Total 3 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Pontyclun, CF72 9WB

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Main Responsibilities Planning and Design Responsible for planning & prioritising own workload. Improvement and Monitoring The post holder will be expected to trouble-shoot and diagnose faults on the complex equipment The post holder, will be responsible for ensuring that all equipment and processes are maintained in a validated state, reporting deficiencies to their manager. The post holder will be responsible for the calibration, validation of critical test kits and equipment The post holder may be requested to prepare Operating Procedures The post holder will be expected to follow all policies/procedures and SOPs identified as a requirement of their job role. This will involve reading and understanding relevant polices and being trained to SOPs. The post holder will be expected to support and participate in the production of peer reviewed publications, including posters, abstracts and presentations. Communications The post holder will be required to demonstrate effective communication and team working skills with colleagues in their own team/department, staff in other departments of the WBS and external customers. Examples of this will include the taking and passing on of accurate messages to person(s) who need to know, providing information when requested, participating fully within the team. The post holder will be required to communicate both verbally and in written format with internal colleagues and external customer hospitals as directed by the Head of Quality Assurance Laboratory to ensure the service requirements are met. Clinical and Scientific The post holder will be required to perform specialist technical and scientific procedures in the four sections of the Quality Assurance Laboratory. The post holder will be required to possess a BSc Hons in Biomedical Sciences or other honours degree approved by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The post holder must be a registered BMS with the HCPC. If registration qualification has been achieved through the IBMS Registration Portfolio the post holder will be required to complete or have attained the IBMS specialist portfolio in Transfusion Science and GMP as a pre-requisite for a specialist BMS post. This typically requires at least 2 years post graduate study to diploma level. The post holder will be required to participate in the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) The post holder is required to have a thorough working knowledge of the requirements of external regulatory requirements to which the WBS must comply. These will include MHRA/BSQR, UKAS. The post holder will be required to have a thorough understanding of the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and its role in WBS quality systems. The post holder will be required to demonstrate an awareness of all relevant guidelines to which the WBS must adhere. These will include UK Guidelines for Transfusion Services (Red Book), Council of Europe Guidelines, and relevant BSH Guidelines. The post holder will be responsible for the preparation of samples and testing on specialised automated equipment. Interpret diagnostic test results and refer any out of control or abnormal results to the senior staff within Quality Assurance Laboratory for subsequent referral onto the medical staff of FBC results that may indicate the need for a clinical referral. Ensures that all specialist equipment is maintained in a calibrated state by the use of appropriate control and reference samples, thus ensuring that any patient results or quality monitoring samples can be reliably reported. Finance and Budget Responsible for the safe use of expensive and highly complex equipment, Responsible for maintaining stocks of disposable and recyclable items and ordering from stores to agreed financial limits. Maintenance of adequate stock levels of both in-house prepared and commercial reagents. Assist with evaluation and validation of equipment and processes being introduced at the Welsh Blood Service (WBS). Assist Section Leaders in the maintenance of chemical and reagent stock and ensure safe disposal of samples and waste. Assist in the management of COSHH. Management, Leadership and/or Training The post holder will be required to prioritise their own work and the work of their colleagues once they have been deemed competent to do so. Examples of this will include the prioritisation of routine work against research activities, or the prioritisation of calibration activities that are scheduled against validation activities following the failure of GMP critical equipment. The post holder will be expected on occasions to work and report autonomously within defined laboratory procedures e.g. CD34+ and on-call Digital and Information Assist the HOD or section leader in the collection of quality control data for Statistical Process Control/Monitoring and enter test results onto the appropriate computer software packages to maintain and improve the Quality Systems. Identify any problems and initiate appropriate agreed corrective action. The postholder will be required to create statistical reports Perform regular data back-up Qualifications and Knowledge Experience Essential BSc Hons in Biomedical Sciences (accredited by IBMS) for HCPC registration Registered with HCPC IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Transfusion Science (or equivalent qualification where appropriate or evidence of working towards completion) Participating in a CPD scheme Knowledge of Regulatory requirements i.e. MHRA, CPA and ISO Knowledge of UK Guidelines for Transfusion Services (Red Book) and relevant BSQR, BSH & Council of Europe Guidelines Essential Previous employment as a registered BMS whilst completing Specialist Portfolio Previous experience of quality control, sampling analysing and reporting data metrics Desirable Previous experience of QA Previous experience of root cause analysis and investigation techniques Previous Experience of change management Skills and Attributes Other Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written format Ability to work effectively as part of a team Generic Laboratory skills e.g. pipetting, microscopy etc. Planning & Organising skills Good interpersonal skills Practical approach to problem solving Presentation skills Data graphics and Analytics Desirable (but not essential): Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards An interest in the field of Blood transfusion & GMP, Enthusiasm for the career applied for

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

As a Quality Administrator at Care Fertility, you will be responsible for providing administrative support that makes sure our quality management system is effective in helping us continuously improve. This role is key in ensuring that everyone attending a Care Fertility clinic has the best possible chance of having the family of their dreams in the safest possible environment. You will be a confident administrator and communicator able to work with a diverse group of talented healthcare professionals. As a member of the Care Fertility Family, you will carry out your role in a way that supports and delivers our shared values. You are caring, patient focused and committed to do your best. Role accountabilities and duties: Specific Duties/ Responsibilities Keep Care Fertilitys Datix system updated ensuring all relevant incidents, complaints and audits are logged and progress and actions for improvement are documented and completed. Analyse data from DATIX to identify trends and assist with the drafting of reports. Meet with and gather information from patients and staff of all levels of seniority to ensure those affected by or involved in an incident or complaint have an opportunity to contribute to improvements. Support the delivery of Care Fertilitys audit programme; complaints management, and; preparation of information for submission to regulators and commissioners. Organise and document local clinical governance meetings. Advice and information provision Become familiar with the regulatory frameworks relevant to Care Fertility Systems and digital processes Become familiar with finding information on Care Fertilitys patient database and follow all relevant supporting system pathways to ensure accurate record keeping and efficient and safe processes. Use Microsoft Outlook to communicate effectively with colleagues and be confident in the use of Excel. Teamwork and collaboration Work collaboratively and build trusted relationships. Communicate in an engaging way to build relationships and drive change. Actively participate in team meetings being confident to suggest ideas for improvement. Treat everyone fairly and equally and encourage and embrace diversity within the team. Governance and safety Ensure that all processes are followed in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures. Maintain accurate and timely records. Ensure compliance with the HFEA Code of Practice and other regulatory frameworks. Follow infection prevention and control policies. Comply with Health and Safety policies and reporting requirements. Confidentiality and data Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times in accordance with the HFEA Code of Practice and Care Fertilitys standard operating procedures. Handle patient data responsibly adhering to Care Fertilitys data protection and information governance policies. Adhere to the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 and Data Protection Act 2018. Maintain knowledge and develop professionally Actively participate in the Personal Development Review process and competency assessment processes. Challenge yourself to develop further. Take ownership of your learning and skill development and engage with the induction, training and mandatory learning opportunities available. Job revision The key accountabilities, responsibilities and duties of the role are inclusive but not limited to the detail included in this job description. Role requirements continually evolve. It is the practice of this Care Fertility Group Limited to periodically examine an employee's job descriptions and to update it to ensure that that it represents the role that is being performed. The process of role review is jointly conducted by each manager in consultation with the employee. We will strive to reach agreement to implement reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible management reserves the right to mandate changes to the job description commensurate with the employees level in the organisation following consultation.