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Job Summary You will support the Senior Quality Manager in the clinical governance and risk management of your area. Working alongside laboratory teams to ensure compliance with ISO 15189, you will act as a bridge between the Quality and Operational teams. Reporting to the Senior Quality Manager, you will have a high level of responsibility to ensure the successful delivery of pathology services, in line with our corporate objectives. This is a 12 month fixed-term opportunity to support the Quality team and the Infection Sciences team until January-February 2026. Suitably experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientists will be considered for this role. Key Relationships Head of Quality Senior Quality Manager (Infection Sciences, Biochemistry, Immunology, Support Services) Quality Managers Quality Officers Service Delivery Managers (Infection Sciences) Operational Managers (Infection Sciences) Biomedical Scientists (Infection Sciences) Strategic Clinical Leads Clinical staff Duties and Responsibilities You will hold a variety of accountabilities in the laboratory environment. These include, but are not limited to: Provide close support and expert advice to managers in multiple working environments whilst also overseeing quality across your service line(s). Ensure your area of responsibility complies with all relevant current and future legislation and conforms with the ISO 15189 standard and the recommendations from recognised professional bodies. Be the first point of escalation for any quality failures, requiring you to evaluate, identify and instruct on corrective actions. Coordinate and manage audits, complaints, incidents, employee training, quality improvement and assurance, equipment inventory and maintenance through the Quality Management System (QMS). Lead and liaise with external inspectors/ assessors from regulatory bodies such as UKAS, MHRA and verify the completion of corrective action as required by the reports. Provide leadership and day-to-day direction to Quality Officers; and help, advise, support and mentor laboratory employees to ensure an effective QMS is in operation. Act as QPulse administrator and ensure appropriate training is delivered for your service line. Key Responsibilities Act as primary source of advice, guidance, knowledge and best practice in quality management for your service line(s). Review quality audits and establish necessary action to be implemented including use of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), ensuring all Information Governance (IG) requirements are met. Maintain standards of conduct required by the HCPC to practice. Support Clinical and Operational leads in the strategic development and service improvement of the analytical service and, from a quality perspective, advise on the implementation of new techniques, equipment, assays and processes including all verification and validation work. Monitor, report and action errors, hazards, and incidents logged in the CAPA module of Q-Pulse. Provide support for Senior Quality Manager in serious incident investigations. Lead in the investigation of all other incidents, ensuring corrective actions are reported in Q-Pulse and other relevant software. Support in the development and implementation of Business Continuity and Serious Incidents Plans where necessary for your service line(s). Oversee and develop resources for the provision of training for colleagues in quality procedures and investigations or as part of onboarding activity, such as induction. Communicate findings of service failure or serious incidents and use instances like these as opportunities to teach and develop others through your experience. Oversee quality audit schedule and document review compliance. Providing regular updates to Senior Quality Manager and compile Annual Quality Report, including Operational Performance data and present at Service and Governance, Risk and Quality meetings. Compile and maintain risk register in conjunction with Clinical and Operational leads. Oversee EQA and IQC performance and ensure corrective action has been taken. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and quality requirements of regulatory directives, accreditation bodies, and local management including: Care Quality Commission UKAS Synnovis policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Any other body in area of responsibility. Develop and regularly review relevant quality policies and documents, including SOPs, COSHH and risk assessments in line with the ISO 15189 standard. Ensure all quality policies and documents are fit for purpose and implemented for your service line(s). Collaborate with colleagues and senior managers to ensure consistency in the delivery of Quality Management, including playing a leading role in the development of best practices and new ways of working. Provide day-to-day direction to and organisation of Quality Officer in your area, ensuring that standards are met. Demonstrate professionalism, patience and empathy when explaining highly complex subjects, and in particular when communicating with people who do not share same level of knowledge or understanding. Attend and chair regular departmental meetings, as quality representative and contribute to effective communication within the department providing expert insight. Deputise for the Senior Quality Manager including attendance at meetings, as required. Take part in CPD activities to ensure that your practices and knowledge are always relevant and up to date to your specific area General The post holder may be required to carry out other duties in line with the grading of the post. The job description may be subject to change and, if so, this will take place in consultation with the post holder. At Synnovis, we are currently shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation will involve moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London. For now, the job you are applying for will be based at one of our hospital sites however, from 1 April 2024 our people and services will start to move to our Hub laboratory in Blackfriars, Southwark, SE1, with some work remaining in refurbished essential services laboratories across our hospital network, focusing on the rapid turnover of urgent tests. Please do ask your recruiting manager if you wish to find out more. Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland,and the NHS, including sites, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London. The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services. The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers.

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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To maintain an administrative process for patient safety incidents and investigations and being able to manage a high number of investigation and their details efficiently, effectively and in good time to support deadlines. Toschedule meeting with professionals from within the ICSU and other organisations. Totake notes in meetings and process the notes to standard templates. To update patient details and other information on Datix from other systems, i.e. RiO/CareFlow Lead onspecific projects as required in discussion with the Risk Manager, i.e. improvement of Risk registers or collating data for a specific report. To monitor the completion of Duty of candour letter and support the writing and posting of letters Communicating Learning responses after investigation conclusion To provide and receive routine information verbally or in written format. This may include emails and telephone calls. Ensuring that all messages are concisely relayed and actioned if require To maintain a high degree ofconfidentiality in all aspects of service delivery and patient information in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and compliance with the Data Protection Act. To maintain a high degree ofconfidentiality in the context of highly sensitive and emotional information. To deliver acompassionate and caring telephone manner when speaking with professionals. To knowwhen to ask for help in managing issues raised by professionals, and understanding what types of queries are reasonably dealt with through admin processes. To communicate effectively. To enter data and using general keyboard/word processing skills. To organise own day to day work tasks or activities in an efficient, effective and timely manner. To follow agreed protocols and policies seeking advice where appropriate. To demonstrate a positive attitude to the work of the Department. To learn about the definedquality standards for all aspects of the service includingthe monitoring of email accounts periodically to ensure timely receipt /respond to queries

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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.

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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.

The primary purpose of this role is to support the development and maintenance of quality procedures, ensuring compliance with the International Quality Standards ISO 15189 and ILAC-G19, together with the FSR Codes of Practice and Conduct and guidance documents. To support the development and maintenance of the Forensic Services Quality Management System (QMS). Deputise for the Quality and Operations Manager in periods of absence, within their specialist area. Support with the development of new SOPs and review and amend procedures and documents as required in relation to the FSR codes of practice for SARCS. Assist with the production of validation and verification procedures and supporting documents. Assist with the control and distribution of documents and quality procedures within the QMS. To attend the Havens UKAS/FSR Implementation Group meetings and other meetings as required. Work with the Havens Audit Lead, support implementation of a system for auditing systems relating to the SOPs relevant to the FSR codes of practice for SARCs. Provide practical support and advice in respect to the management of non-conformities (adverse incidents) and the service risk register, relating to accreditation. Participate in investigations whererequired to do so, and the review and monitoring of action plans.

Coordinate and manage IG operations in support of research, keeping the Head of IG, the Director for Research, and the Chief Operating Officer for INSIGHT apprised of outcomes and escalating issues as appropriate. Provide expert and specialist IG advice and expertise on health research and related data access initiatives, developing high-quality, user-friendly and accurate guidance in a range of formats. Provide expertise and advice on research management and proposals (grant applications), including research ethics and data sharing/licensing and/or service agreements involving personal data, liaising with the Head of IG and Moorfields General Counsel where appropriate. Manage information asset accession and information security reviews relating to research proposals, including Information risk assessments, data protection impact assessments for new and existing research systems/processes/projects involving processing of data, ensuring that proposals are compliant and in the required format for approval. Ensure research related policies, procedures and guidelines are compliant with data protection legislation and are implemented effectively and efficiently across the research function. Assess and report on the discharge of procedures and processes to identify gaps in current practice, and where required make recommendations. Work with the managers and principle investigators to ensure the maintenance of their entries to the information asset register. Develop and provide tailored IG training and guidance for research colleagues. Investigate and report on IG complaints and incidents in line with Trust policy as required, particularly where they are linked to research. Coordinate, develop and review appropriate information-sharing protocols that provide clarity of purpose and enable streamlining of information disclosure routes. Ensure the Trust is compliant with legislative requirement for data sharing or licensing. Support research leadership with the production of IG related data and reports, including for Moorfields Research Management Committee, Research Governance Committee, and for HDRUK purposes. Provide input to the Trusts IG and corporate risk registers and reporting requirements. Manage the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) activity, including the collation and provision of evidence, and coordination of returns. Assist with DPA requests relating to research (including requests that overlap between the DPA and the FoIA) and respond to DPA complaints where necessary. To assist the Head of IG with IG Departmental work planning. This includes planning and coordinating specialist project advice and technical support, planning and coordinating specialist advice and guidance. There is an expectation that the postholder may be responsible for contractors/consultants hired to undertake a discrete piece of service work, and/or agency temporary staff. Monitor and support internal and management audit of research processes to identify IG gaps or weaknesses in current practices or systems. Ensure all recommendations are implemented to deliver an improvement in the research function delivery. Provide leadership for, and the IG element of research governance groups, ensuring terms of references are up to date and aligned with other governance structures at the Trust Manage, support and develop the Information Compliance Officer. Attend external Information Governance and Research Forums to develop strong and productive relationships with Information Governance leads in other NHS organisations and with wider stakeholders and to help influence the national policy agenda on Information Governance.

Support the Quality Manager in discharging their wider responsibilities. Reviewandinterpretcomplexanalysistomakerecommendationsforchange,newpolicy/procedure. Regularly use online data systems and complex data sets tosupportthe deliveryof service. Toplan,coordinate,deliverandhaveoversightofmulti-professionalqualityreviewstolearningenvironmentsacrossLondon. Be responsible for the management of a number of portfoliospecific business process and systems ensuring that theseremain fit for purpose at all times making suggestions foradaptations,andrecommendationswhereneeded. Maintain oversight and monitor all requirements and associated actionsinplaceforaportfoliooforganisations. To work with colleagues in the review of risk-based informationand metrics/data associated with education providers, toimplementarisk-basedapproachtoreviews. To analyse captured dataprior to any review and write asummaryreport. To write comprehensive and detailed post review reports, quickly and accurately, drawing conclusions and making recommendations on requirements and actions to be taken. Opportunities to become involved in developing business processes s within the team. Fixed Term Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

As aQuality Governance Facilitator,you'll be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group. You will feel valued as anQuality Governance Facilitatorwithin HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including- Private medical insurance with fast access to the most used specialists including for musculoskeletal problems and for mental health support at locations across the country Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location in Runcorn Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical well being from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to e Learning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose- changing lives through transforming health and care. The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards- with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality CommissionThe Ideal CandidateThe successful candidate will have-Essential Criteria Patient Safety Knowledge-Strong understanding of the NHS patient safety agenda and healthcare compliance requirements. Governance Expertise-Familiarity with governance processes and best practices. Communication Skills-Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to engage with colleagues and stakeholders effectively. Self-Motivated-Ability to work independently and prioritise competing demands. Attention to Detail-Proven capacity to produce high-quality work with meticulous accuracy. Presentation Skills-Ability to create detailed reports and presentations based on complex information. Audit Experience-Experience applying audit findings and evidence-based practices in healthcare settings. Desirable Criteria Regulatory Knowledge-Understanding of legislation and directives for independent healthcare providers. Professional Development-Relevant qualifications or willingness to pursue further education in quality or governance. Implementation Experience-Involvement in introducing new processes or systems. Please see the attached job description for a full person specification.

Support clinical teams with external reviews, Quality Assurance visits and ensure processes and support in place for on-going monitoring and quality improvement methodology applies to action plans. Actively participate in the delivery of the corporate agenda on the quality and safety agenda alongside the quadrumvirate working closely with the obstetric lead for quality and safety to ensure that processes within Womens and Childrens services align. Lead on the identification and implementation of the risk and governance strategy across the division. Ensure the triangulation of information from different data sources to support a robust approach to service development, continuous learning, and improvement. Undertake, and support others to undertake, detailed incident investigations using a robust and clear process, in line with the patient Safety Strategy (National) which focuses on Human Factors Ergonomics (HFE), system and process service improvements. Assume the role as overall lead for the umbrella of governance requirements within maternity, linking with gynaecology and neonatal services to ensure a whole picture approach to governance. To ensure quality and safety is embedded within the clinical areas including the dissemination of risk, audit, learning from excellence complaints and trends are shared. Provide expert, visible leadership and expert advice on clinical effectiveness, patient safety and quality and co-ordinate all aspects of clinical governance. Promote a Just, learning, and restorative culture. Participate in the Maternity Lead On-Call Rota.

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JOB SUMMARY The Trust has embraced Quality Improvement (QI) as the overarching principle for the organisation and set its longer-term vision to provide the highest quality, best value healthcare for patients. The primary purpose of the QI Programme is to oversee the transformation of the culture of the Trust to one of continuous improvement. This will be delivered through participation of staff in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a large number of small and large-scale projects via a multi-year organisation-wide programme. The programme is a unique one for the organisation in terms of breadth, depth and timescale. The QI Project Officer will: Provide high quality administrative and project management support to the Quality Improvement Team to ensure smooth day to day delivery of key programmes of work Manage documentation and organisational knowledge systems on behalf of the Quality Improvement Team and where appropriate Lead on the organisation of delivery of specific projects with support from Improvement Advisors and the Head of QI Improve internal operational efficiency In addition, the post holder will occasionally be called upon to fulfil a range of other tasks to support the overall objectives of Quality Improvement within the Trust. Key Relationships: Director of Improvement QI Clinical Lead Head of Quality Improvement Departmental/Ward Managers/Team Leaders Matrons Business Intelligent Team Divisional Performance Team Patient Safety Specialists Patient and Public Involvement Team Quality Improvement professionals (internal and external to organisation) Please see the full job description for further details

In this role, the post holder will also: Lead the Trusts Information Governance team to ensure that the Trusts Information Governance Agenda is evolving to support the changes in care pathways and commissioning structures within the NHS. Ensure that the Trusts systems and information collection processes are aligned to the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (CAF), ISO 27001/2 and compliant with the Data Protection Act 2018 as well as other regulatory frameworks in the aspects of confidentiality and data protection. Lead on the provision of expert advice to the Trust on Data Protection and Information Assurance. Co-ordinate the agenda setting and draft papers for the Trusts Information Governance and Security Steering Group (IGSSG). Attend local, regional and national information governance meetings on behalf of the Trusts and report back any relevant developments and issues to the wider team. Lead on ensuring that the Trust complies with all DSPT/CAF standards and ensure resulting action plans are robustly articulated, monitored, appropriately escalating and prioritising areas of risk.