Quality Manager / Training Lead
| Posting date: | 17 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £50,952.00 to £57,349.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £50952.00 - £57349.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 June 2024 |
| Location: | East Grinstead, RH19 3DZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9276-24-0171 |
Summary
Be responsible for the delivery of all internal and external quality improvement and assurance for the department and the delivery of any quality training. Deliver the requirements to support a departmental and Trust wide culture of quality improvement and management. Take an active role in providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a key team member and as part of the overall department. Maintain a high standard of internal and external quality assurance. To perform all core scientific and interpretive work which corresponds to the training and qualifications of an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, in accordance with the Trust and departmental Standard operation procedures. To be responsible for ensuring the smooth daily running of sections within the department and to deal with complex equipment, calibrations and any technical failures that might arise Supervise junior and assistant laboratory staff in the day-to-day running of the lab, covering for other senior Biomedical Scientists and deputising for the lab manager. Provide specialist clinical technical services and contribute towards clinical trials and projects. Be required to act independently within appropriate clinical/ professional guidelines and refer to lab manager when necessary. Be responsible for the performance and maintenance of all laboratory equipment and security of the premises. Line manage all departmental technical and administrative staff, sharing responsibility for recruitment and checking that all staff are appropriately qualified for the duties they perform. Encourage Professional Development and Personal Development Plans in line with Trust and national guidelines. Ensure that procedures are in place for the effective management and recording of staff training, development, welfare, appraisal, disciplinary and absences for all staff. This includes undertaking staff appraisals, setting up objectives and ensuring they are met. To be responsible for and manage all aspects of the Departments quality service. This includes relevant Clinical Governance, risk management, UKNEQAS schemes, service provision improvements and generally ensuring that the department follows good Laboratory practice. Maintain an up to date knowledge of developments in quality improvement theory, maintenance and practice. Manage the annual training schedule for staff, ensuring all development opportunities are effectively planned, well communicated and accessible to relevant staff.