Pathology Governance & Compliance Manager

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our Pathology Directorate as Pathology Governance & Compliance Manager. This senior leadership role is central to shaping, strengthening and assuring governance, quality and regulatory compliance across a large and complex Pathology diagnostic service.   The postholder will support the development and implementation of a coherent, data-driven governance framework that provides assurance on quality, safety and regulatory compliance whilst fostering a culture of openness, learning and continuous improvement.   Working closely with clinical, scientific and operational leaders across multiple specialties, you will ensure that governance systems are robust, consistent and aligned with regulatory standards including UKAS, CQC, MHRA and HTA. You will also translate complex governance data into actionable insight, enabling informed decision making and supporting high quality patient care.   The role reports to the Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing & Integrated Professions and will work across Derriford Hospital and other sites where required.

Main duties of the job

The Pathology Governance & Compliance Manager supports the Directorate triumvirate in the coordination, oversight and continuous improvement of governance, quality and assurance the Pathology Directorate. The post holder will:

• Support the development and implementation of a coherent, data-driven governance framework that provides assurance on quality, safety and regulatory compliance
• Enable the directorate triumvirate to maintain robust oversight of risk, incidents, audit and improvement activity
• Promote a consistent and equitable approach to governance across all pathology services and sites
• Translate complex governance data into actionable insight, supporting continuous improvement and service planning · Foster a culture of openness, lea

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Governance & Assurance Framework 1.    Support the development and implementation and continuous improvement of governance systems and processes across the Pathology Directorate  2.    Ensure governance arrangements align with regulatory and accreditation requirements (e.g. UKAS, CQC, MHRA, HTA)  3.    Support the directorate in maintaining a robust Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring consistency across services

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***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***