Quality Manager: ISO 17043 & EQA Lead (15-Month FTC)

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 7 Quality Manager within Birmingham Quality, a member of the UK NEQAS consortium, delivering External Quality Assessment for Clinical Biochemistry laboratories. The role focuses on maintaining ISO standards and supporting national patient safety initiatives.

The post offers a 15-month fixed term contract and a small team with significant national impact, providing opportunities to drive quality projects and

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in a relevant scientific and numerate discipline.
• Evidence of substantial experience in quality management and related activities (audit, competency records, document control).
• Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accreditation to ISO/IEC 17043:2023.
• Maintain an effective Quality Management System.
• Lead Birmingham Quality Management Review.
• Develop policies and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Quality management

Project management

Risk management

Training and education

Policy development

Education

BSc (Hons) or equivalent

CPD and proficiency

Clinical laboratory training

Tools

Q-Pulse

MS Office

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 7 Quality Manager within Birmingham Quality, a member of the UK NEQAS consortium, delivering External Quality Assessment for Clinical Biochemistry laboratories. The role focuses on maintaining ISO standards and supporting national patient safety initiatives.

The post offers a 15-month fixed term contract and a small team with significant national impact, providing opportunities to drive quality projects and