Pathology Quality Manager

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Pathology Quality Manager to lead the Pathology Quality Team and drive continuous improvement in the QMS. You will advise on regulatory compliance and patient safety, ensuring alignment with ISO 15189 and UKAS standards across pathology services.

The role reports to the Pathology Governance & Compliance Manager and collaborates with laboratory leadership, biomedical scientists and consultants to deliver high-quality care and

Qualifications

• Experience in quality management and regulatory compliance within pathology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pathology Quality Team to maintain and enhance the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Provide specialist advice on quality and compliance matters to pathology services.
• Support ISO 15189 and UKAS accreditation compliance and governance requirements.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated professional to join our Pathology Directorate as a Pathology Quality Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on service quality, regulatory compliance and patient safety within one of the South West's largest pathology services. You will join a supportive and collaborative team committed to innovation, continuous improvement and delivering the highest standards of care.

This is a key leadership role within the Pathology Quality Team, supporting the effective operation, development and continuous improvement of the Pathology Quality Management System (QMS). Reporting to the Pathology Governance & Compliance Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with ISO 15189, UKAS accreditation standards and wider regulatory and governance requirements across Pathology services.

To support the effective operation, development and continuous improvement of the Pathology Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 15189 and other relevant regulatory, accreditation and governance requirements.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

The post holder will report to the Pathology Governance & Compliance Manager and work closely with the Directorate Manager, Deputy Directorate Manager, Laboratory Operational Managers, Lead Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Leads, providing specialist advice and support on quality and compliance matters.

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kate Prior Job title: Pathology Governance & Compliance Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01752430097

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact the Pathology Governance & Compliance Manager, Kate Prior, or Pathology Directorate PA, Chantelle Lea at [e-mail].