Quality Manager-Pathology

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this position is Monday Friday, (09:00-17:00).

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Biomedical Scientist to join the Pathology Department within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde as the Quality Manager.

The Pathology Department is based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and provides a comprehensive analytical and Consultant led clinical Histopathology, Cytology and Post Mortem service to clinicians working within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and other Health Boards.

The post holder will :

Ensure, under the direction of the Compliance and Transformation Manager, that a suitable quality management system is in place and maintained.

Report to the laboratory management team on the functioning and effectiveness of the quality management system.

Co-ordinate awareness of the needs and requirements of users and to enable standards set by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to be met.

Take a lead role in the continuous development of the Quality Management System.

Educate, train, instruct and supervise staff in the provision of a quality service and promote a culture of continuous quality improvement. The post holder will be required to demonstrate:

Registration with the Health Care Professions Council.

Must have relevant post registration experience in a laboratory environment.

Possession of a relevant Master of Science degree or equivalent qualification.

A Quality Management qualification such as the IBMS Diploma in Quality Management or demonstrable equivalent management training is desirable.

Knowledge of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences Registration Portfolio leading to HCPC registration.

Evidence of continuing professional development including management and service development.

Provide quality leadership in the department with good planning, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrate high level of competence in problem solving and prioritising workloads.

Good communication skills.

Trained in software packages to manipulate information and present data.

Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of the Health Care Professions Council and their application in the workplace.

Must have in depth knowledge of NHS GG&C Policies and Protocols including Clinical Governance and Risk Management.

Maintain and develop management skills including personnel and resource management.

Effective use of time and people management skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Effective keyboard skills.

Advanced knowledge of various I.T. software packages including data analysis and textual documents.

Applicants must have previous experience of working in an ISO 15189 accredited NHS diagnostic laboratory environment and experience or a keen interest in Quality. This is a full time position and the work pattern is 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday.

Informal contact: Nicola Small, Compliance and Transformation Manager, , Nicola.small2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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