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Job overview
The post offers a valuable opportunity for a motivated individual to step into a key leadership role within the Haematology & Blood Transfusion Quality team, supporting the continued implementation of ISO 15189:2022 standard and maintaining compliance with UKAS and other regulatory frameworks.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Haematology & BT Quality & Governance Manager, Quality Officers, and Laboratory Managers across the division.
Haematology & Blood Transfusion sit within Blood Sciences which is a busy, multi-site service with a strong culture of continual quality improvement, professional collaboration, and regulatory excellence. Our quality management system is underpinned by ISO 15189:2022 and delivered through collaborative input from the quality team and operational teams of Blood Sciences.
We are committed to robust audit cycles, timely non-conformity management, and data-driven monitoring of key quality indicators. This role plays a vital part in ensuring patient safety and service enhancement across the network.
Main duties of the job
- To be a key member of the Pathology Quality Team.
- To maintain the Haematology & Blood Transfusion Quality management system as directed by the Quality and Governance managers
- To deputise for the Quality and Governance manager as required
- To train and assist the laboratory teams to perform / document audits against defined national quality performance measures;
- To assist in the development and completion of quality improvement action plans.
- To investigate and assist the investigation of incidents, non-conformities and complaints to enable the department to respond appropriately
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in relevant discipline
- Demonstrable relevant experience post HCPC registration
Desirable
- Qualifications in Quality Management
- Management training
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of participation/use of Quality Management systems
- Knowledge of Pathology accreditation and governance requirements
- Experience of dealing with conflict and difficult situations
- Accurate data entry
Desirable
- Previous experience in a large busy pathology laboratory
- Experience managing change
- Experience of accreditation procedures and standards (e.g. UKAS, EFI, GLP)
Skills/abilities
Essential
- Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work.
- Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
- Prepared to work with biological materials.
- Quick to learn and comprehend.
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of NHS issues.
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This advert is for Haematology & Blood Transfusion Quality Lead with North West London Pathology in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 Inclusive pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Aug 2026.
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