We are looking to recruit an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to be responsible for the upkeep of the documents for a define.....
We are looking to recruit an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to be responsible for the upkeep of the documents for a defined service within the Cancer Directorate via Q-Pulse and the successful maintenance of various quality standards.
We are currently inviting applications from enthusiastic and motivated individuals, to join our current QA Team working under the direction of the Head of Quality and alongside the Cancer Directorate Governance Manager who’s focus is on Governance aspects including Incidents and Risks.
Applicants will preferably have experience of auditing to ISO 9001 requirements within a healthcare setting, experience of quality managing CHKS and/or JACIE accreditation and experience of Q-Pulse. You must have excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, be adaptable, flexible, and innovative. You must have the ability to work on your own as well as within a team and be highly motivated to deliver excellence.
Under the direction of the Head of Quality Management you will:
Be accountable lead for quality management across the defined service (s).
Be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of quality management for a defined service, providing expert advice, guidance and support.
Manage, co-ordinate all necessary preparation for external audit and regulatory inspections such as JACIE, CHKS, OECI, HTA, and CQC for the defined service(s) – liaising with other services as appropriate.
Manage an effective document control process focusing on the timely review of active documents and expedition of draft documents through the approval process to publication.
Promote quality improvement within the defined service(s).
Manage and perform audits for the defined service delivered by the audit schedule.
Manage and maintain an effective corrective actions process.
Manage the training and competency records for the defined service(s).
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 10th January 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 18th January 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Jan 2024
