264140 (SM) Quality Manager

NHS Scotland; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a quality-focused professional to develop and support the QMS for the Health Service Decontamination Unit (HSDU). The role emphasizes ISO 13485:2016-aligned processes and ongoing compliance across decontamination activities.

You will work to enhance quality governance, drive improvements, and build knowledge and education within Decontamination departments, ensuring systems meet regulatory and organisational standards.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and maintaining a Quality Management System (QMS).
• Knowledge of ISO 13485:2016 and related quality standards.
• Experience within decontamination or healthcare support functions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support the QMS for HSDU and related areas.
• Maintain, improve and ensure compliance of quality processes.
• Build knowledge, skills and education within Decontamination departments.

Skills

Quality management

QMS development

ISO 13485

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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To develop and support the Quality Management System (QMS) of HSDU and potentially wider areas where required.

Quality Management (aligned to ISO 13485:2016) processes are a key requirement of this post therefore the role will support the quality system development, maintenance, improvement and ultimately compliance.

To support and improve compliance, knowledge, skills and education within Decontamination departments.