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Pathology Quality officer

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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You need medical lab knowledge, experience with ISO15189 standards, ability to monitor QMS, facilitate audits, support data collection, and report on quality system performance.
  • You will support quality management, ensure ISO compliance, monitor performance, facilitate audits, supervise data collection, and report on QMS improvements and performance analysis.

Requirements

  • The Quality Support Officer will have the key knowledge, skills and inherent technical ability in the medical laboratory environment in order to actively and proactively support quality and quality improvement activities within Pathology QMS
  • The post holder will assist and support and the Pan-Pathology Quality manager
  • To apply medical laboratory knowledge and experience in order to contribute to maintaining compliance with the ISO15189 standards, UKAS, MHRA, HTA whilst ensuring the consistent delivery of the QMS across all sections
  • The post holder will support the labs within pathology by monitoring the QMS, coordinating with departmental leads to minimise variation and defects to agreed key performance indicators
  • To facilitate the timely running of department audit schedules and act as first point of contact for audit related activities
  • Supervise and support data collection by the Quality information assistant in Quality team
  • Reporting to the Pan-Pathology Quality Manager and the department’s lab managers/senior staff on the performance of the Quality Management System and any need for improvement
  • Collating and analysing data provided by the Quality information assistant on performance of the Quality System to produce timely and detailed quality reports for the departments Quality staff/ lab managers as well as for sectional quality meetings

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will assist and support the Pan-Pathology Quality manager
  • To apply medical laboratory knowledge and experience in order to contribute to maintaining compliance with the ISO15189 standards, UKAS, MHRA, HTA whilst ensuring the consistent delivery of the QMS across all sections
  • The post holder will support the labs within pathology by monitoring the QMS, coordinating with departmental leads to minimise variation and defects to agreed key performance indicators
  • To facilitate the timely running of department audit schedules and act as first point of contact for audit related activities
  • Supervise and support data collection by the Quality information assistant in Quality team
  • Reporting to the Pan-Pathology Quality Manager and the department’s lab managers/senior staff on the performance of the Quality Management System and any need for improvement
  • Collating and analysing data provided by the Quality information assistant on performance of the Quality System to produce timely and detailed quality reports for the departments Quality staff/ lab managers as well as for sectional quality meetings

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Pathology Quality Support Officer?

The main responsibility of the Pathology Quality Support Officer is to assist the Pan-Pathology Quality Manager in maintaining and developing the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with standards such as UKAS, MHRA, and HTA.

Which standards will the Pathology Quality Support Officer help maintain compliance with?

The Pathology Quality Support Officer will help maintain compliance with ISO 15189 standards, UKAS, MHRA, and HTA.

What type of training will the Pathology Quality Support Officer provide?

The Pathology Quality Support Officer will provide training related to audit processes, the Quality Management System (QMS), the Q-Pulse database, development of user surveys, and other related functions.

Who will the Pathology Quality Support Officer report to?

The Pathology Quality Support Officer will report to the Pan-Pathology Quality Manager as well as departmental lab managers or senior staff.

What specific tasks will the Pathology Quality Support Officer perform regarding audits?

The Pathology Quality Support Officer will facilitate the timely running of departmental audit schedules and act as the first point of contact for audit-related activities.

Who will the Pathology Quality Support Officer collaborate with to minimize variation and defects?

The Pathology Quality Support Officer will collaborate with departmental leads within the pathology labs to minimize variation and defects to agreed key performance indicators.

What role does the Pathology Quality Support Officer play in supporting data collection?

The Pathology Quality Support Officer will supervise and support data collection conducted by the Quality information assistant in the Quality team.

Can you provide more information about the team structure?

The Pathology Quality Support Officer will be part of a Quality team led by the Pan-Pathology Quality Manager, working closely with staff from various departments within Pathology, including Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Cellular Pathology.

How will the Pathology Quality Support Officer contribute to quality reporting?

The Pathology Quality Support Officer will collate and analyze data on the performance of the Quality System to produce detailed quality reports for departmental quality staff and lab managers, along with recommendations for improvements.

Is there an opportunity for informal visits to discuss the role further?

Yes, interested candidates can schedule informal visits to discuss the role with the Pathology Quality Manager, Nikki Harwood, using the provided contact information.

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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Better health and care for all

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1948
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is a healthcare organisation in the UK that provides a wide range of medical and community services. This includes hospital care, community health services, adult social care, and mental health support across Torbay and South Devon. The Trust's mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care, ensuring patients and their families receive seamless, integrated support. Their purpose is to improve the health and well-being of the local community by offering personalised, patient-centred care.