# Pathology Quality and Governance Officer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pathology-quality-and-governance-officer/7226622a-02fd-452f-93a9-d51c29bcd662 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pathology-quality-and-governance-officer/7226622a-02fd-452f-93a9-d51c29bcd662.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** William Harvey Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Governance officer - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: Substantive - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-14T13:30:39.328Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Ashford/East_Kent_Hospitals_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pathology_Quality_Governance/Pathology_Quality_Governance-v8226101 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8226101?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for an enthusiastic team player as our Pathology Quality and Governance Officer. As a Quality Officer (QO) you will contribute positively towards the maintenance and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) within Pathology by providing support to the Quality team. The Quality team comprises of leads in the following disciplines: Cellular Pathology, Mortuary, Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology, Haematology & Blood Transfusion, Haemophilia, Microbiology and Point of Care. The ideal candidate will work both as part of a team and independently, be able to prioritise and adapt easily to different tasks. This will include undertaking a wide variety of duties such as auditing, administrative tasks, training pathology staff on the QMS, supporting internal and external assessments and retrieving data from systems such as Q-Pulse, DATIX and 4-Risk for report compilation. Training and support will be provided by the Pathology Quality team in use of systems and the QMS. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask. In addition to this you will be expected to work with a variety of different staff and operate in sometimes challenging situations in order to maintain a safe, responsive and high-quality operations response to modern demand. ### Main duties of the job - Provide support on the maintenance and implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) and governance processes within EKHUFT to the Pathology Quality team. - Support the Quality team in management of incidents, complaints, user enquiries and quality improvements. - Support management of the pan-pathology quality documentation and audit programme. - Support management of risk management by sourcing updates for the Pathology Risk Register. - Support training in basic quality management processes, audit and CA/PA. - Maintain quality standards and support the department with external assessment preparation, primarily UKAS. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Kent and Medway Pathology Network You will have a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in KMPN. We are developing a network academy, a platform for all network education and training from apprenticeships to advanced clinical and scientific qualifications with a single faculty making best use of our talented educators and trainers. You will not be expected to work at sites outside of EKHUFT. However, there will be opportunities for collaborative working within the network. Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’. If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Kindly note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for BMS roles Band 6 and above. ## Person Specification ### Governance **Essential** - Knowledge and understanding of complex diary management **Desirable** - Knowledge of quality management system software - Knowledge of audit process - Knowledge of IT software including Microsoft office - Knowledge of ISO 15189:2022, BSQR, and/ or HTA post mortem standards - Knowledge of RCPath guidance on retention of records ### Other Requirements **Essential** - To be aware of and demonstrate the Trust’s Vision, Mission, Values and behaviours. - Ability to work flexibly to meet changing needs of the service. **Desirable** - Basic understanding of NHS governance processes ### Skills and Experience **Essential** - Experience of filing systems and general clerical duties - Well-developed analytical skills - Keyboard skills - Minute taking skills - Proficient in use of Microsoft Office programs - Ability to motivate others - Ability to plan ahead, prioritise and manage large amounts of information - Sound judgement, initiative and organisational ability - Ability to understand own work remit and decision making - Good oral and written communication skills - Good customer care skills - Be able to drive and travel to different acute sites across East Kent efficiently **Desirable** - Experience of working within a Quality Management System based on ISO 9001 standards - Experience of working in Pathology - Experience of compiling reports - Experience of external assessments e.g. MHRA, UKAS, HTA, UKHSA and CQC - Experience of auditing - Deal with complex and or sensitive information - Experience in change control processes ### Qualifications and training **Essential** - GCSE’S A-C in English and Maths - A-levels or equivalent - Educated to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent relevant professional experience **Desirable** - Foundation degree ### Personal/professional attributes **Essential** - Effective communication skills with other health care professionals - Ability to organise own time effectively and work to schedules and deadline - Be self-motivated and work hard towards objectives - Ability to work individually and as part of a team and develop effective relationships - Ability to deal with complex and/or sensitive information - Accuracy and attention to detail - Ability to follow set protocols and procedures without deviation - Receptive and adaptive to change - Ability to work in an environment where clinical specimens are handled and disposed of. **Desirable** - Willingness to undertake further training as required by the role ## Documents - [application pack (pdf, 983.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10535301) - [band 4 pathology quality and governance officer jd aug26 (pdf, 520.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10535381) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.