Band 6 Research Assistant Quality Manager

Band 6 Research Assistant Quality Manager

Jack O'Neill Laboratory (JONAL) is a highly specialised laboratory using dedicated methodology for the diagnosis of amyloidosis and systemic autoinflammatory diseases and is central to the NHS England funded national highly specialised services based at the National Amyloidosis Centre. JONAL consists of the following sections: specimen reception, molecular genetics, histopathology and proteomics.

We are seeking to appoint a 0.5 FTE Assistant Quality Manager, for a fix term of 1 years, to work as part of a research study in the fibril typing service in the JONAL.

Main duties of the job

The main role of the post holder will be to help with the implementation, monitoring, improving and management of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring laboratory compliance with International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) 15189:2022 for a research study.

The post holder is expected to have expertise and practical experience in quality management and will support colleagues in the fibril typing section, providing quality advice, for the research QM audit programme, maintaining oversight of regulatory and compliance matters. The post holder will also support the development of organisational research-related policies and established procedures, especially for surveillance of Good Clinical Practice audits and inspections.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

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Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

• Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values
• BSc in a biomedical science or equivalent subject
• Evidence of continuing personal development
• Hold or work towards HCPC registration
• IBMS diploma expert practice in quality / equivalent or working towards

Experience

• Experience of working in a quality management system within a pathology environment
• High level understanding of all regulatory requirements relating to quality management systems in medical laboratories
• Experience of undertaking administrative responsibilities
• Experience of following health and safety policies and procedures
• Knowledge and practical experience of one or both of the specialist areas: histopathology or proteomic analysis

Skills and aptitudes

• Excellent IT skills, including the Microsoft Office suite, file management and a willingness to keep skills up to date.
• Ability to work under pressure, managing a variety of tasks.
• Ability to problem solve and to work using own initiative.
• Proactive, extremely well organised and responsible
• Precision and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to present data to NAC staff and outside of our department

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Head of NAC Fibril Typing, Laboratory Manager

£44,806 to £53,134 a yearper annum (pro-rata) including HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number Job locations

Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust