Quality Assurance and Contract Specialist

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance and Contracts Specialist to lead the ultrasound Quality Assurance program, manage medical equipment contracts, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality assurance and a strong understanding of associated regulations. The position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment committed to staff development.

Qualifications

• Experienced in quality assurance within medical technology.
• Strong understanding of UKAS, BMUS, and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and testing of ultrasound systems.
• Manage service contracts for medical equipment.
• Support internal and external audits for compliance.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Compliance

Medical Equipment Management

Data Analysis

Training Delivery

Job description

Join Our Medical Technology Team

Are you a medical technology professional with a passion for diagnostic quality, compliance, and equipment lifecycle management? We are looking for a proactive and detail-focused Quality Assurance and Contracts Specialist to join our expert team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

This new specialist role will lead on the development and delivery of our ultrasound Quality Assurance (QA) programme in line with and BMUS Guidelines, ensuring every ultrasound system in the Trust meets the highest standards for patient safety and diagnostic accuracy. You will also oversee medical equipment service contracts and support our ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality management systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the commissioning, baseline testing, and ongoing QA of ultrasound systems and probes, ensuring compliance with UKAS, BMUS, and IPEM requirements.
• Analyse performance trends to inform condition-based replacement strategies, extending asset life and reducing unnecessary capital spend.
• Manage service and maintenance contracts for medical equipment, ensuring high performance, compliance, and value for money.
• Support internal and external audits, including UKAS accreditation and ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 compliance.
• Provide specialist technical advice to clinical and engineering colleagues and deliver training on ultrasound QA and basic care procedures.
• Maintain accurate records within the Trust’s medical equipment management system (e.g., e-Quip).

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: John Boulter Job title: Head of Medical Technology Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01480 416149