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Do you work within health and safety and are looking for a change? Are you looking for the next step in your career? Do you want to work in a forensic healthcare setting that makes a remarkable, positive, and life-long difference to people's lives? If the answer to the above is a yes, then this is the right role for you! Here at Mountain Healthcare, we are looking for a passionate, determined, and resilient individual to join our amazing team as a Forensic Quality Manager. About the Role This Forensic Quality Manager role is a full time vacancy of 40 hours per week. Main duties: Developing relationships and working closely with United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), Forensic Science Regulator (FSR), Forensic Service Providers and stakeholders such as the Forensic Capability Network (FCN) to ensure smooth and effective external assessments of the forensic disciplines, to identify the potential risks to the loss of accreditation or certification status. Reporting to top management on Quality Management Systems (QMS) status and areas in need of improvement. Be regarded as the first point of contact for all communications relating to quality. Informing the customers, UKAS and the Forensic Regulator, of any significant non-conformances.. The implementation of the QMS that meets accreditation quality standards, specifically the FSR Codes of Practice and ISO15189, leading project plans and working closely with IT services and regional managers to ensure compliance. Plan and manage audit schedules comprising of internal horizontal, vertical and method witness audits and external surveillance audits for accreditation. Supervise, train and mentor trainee internal auditors, and personally undertake audits of key areas. Provide the Head of Governance and Quality with up-to-date information on the progress of Corrective, Preventive and Improvement actions. Negotiate and influence managers to ensure compliance. Fully support all areas by providing specialist advice and guidance on all matters appertaining to accreditation. Ensuring the service that the organisation provides is fit for purpose, remains consistent and meets both external and internal requirements. This includes legal aspects such GDPR, Health and Social Care Act and the FSR statutory requirements, and customer expectations, while maintaining an awareness of current legislation, updates, changes and introductions of new legislation. Please see attached the full Job Description and People Specification. Please Note: We may close this advert early due to high level of applications. Company Benefits Enhanced sickness pay scheme Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service Well-being programme Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance 6 weeks annual leave Pension Scheme Bonus Scheme Life Assurance Employee Assistant Programme Long Service/Team of the Month Awards A range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses Funding for higher education courses after one years' service DE&I Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace. We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.

Job Summary This position is available at The Practice due to the current Practice Manager relocating for personal reasons. To manage and coordinate all aspects of practice functionality, motivating and managing staff, optimising efficiency and financial performance, ensuring the practice achieves its long-term strategic objectives in a safe and effective working environment. Through innovative ways of working, lead the team in promoting ED&I, SHEF, Quality & CI, Confidentiality, Collaborative Working, Service Delivery, Learning and Development and ensure the practice complies with CQC regulations. The primary and secondary responsibilities for this role are detailed overleaf. Primary Responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the practice manager. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. The practice manager is responsible for: a. Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring staff achieve their primary responsibilities b. Functional management of all clinical and administrative staff c. Direct line management of the following staff: [Dispensary Manager, Administration & IT Manager, Reception & HR Manager, Lead Nurse] d. Managing the recruitment process for the practice e. Establishing, reviewing and regularly updating Job Descriptions and Person Specifications f. Managing contracts for services i.e. cleaning, gardening, window cleaning etc g. Leading change and continuous improvement initiatives h. Coordinating the reviewing and updating of all practice policies and procedures i. Coordinating and lead the compilation of practice reports and the practice development plan (PDP) j. Developing, implementing and embedding an efficient business resilience plan (BRP) k. Managing the financial elements of the practice, including budgets, petty cash, etc. in conjunction with the partners and finance administrator l. Ensuring the team reach QOF targets (supported by the nursing and administrative leads) m. Coordinating the practice diary, ensuring meetings are scheduled appropriately n. Liaising at external meetings as required o. Marketing the practice appropriately p. The producing of practice newsletters on a quarterly basis q. Managing the Patient Participation Group r. Managing all complaints effectively s. Ensuring compliance with legislation and deal with disciplinary issues accordingly t. The management of the premises, including health and safety aspects such as risk assessments and mandatory training u. Managing the practice IT system, delegating staff to act as administrators. v. Ensuring compliance with IT security and IG w. Coordinating of all projects within the practice x. Ensuring all staff have the appropriate level of training to enable them to carry out their individual roles and responsibilities effectively y. Maintaining the practice and NHS choices websites Secondary Responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the practice manager may be requested to: a. Deputise for the partners at internal and external meetings b. Act as the primary point of contact for NHS(E), ICB, community services, suppliers and other external stakeholders c. Partake in audit as requested by the audit lead

The role has 3 key elements: operational management, service delivery, leadership and transformation.You will provide support to the Outpatients Operations Coordinator and Outpatient Manager, support adherence to Outpatient performance metrics including referralmanagement, booking appointments, reception duties, ERS compliance and service development and support HR processes for the Team Leaders and clerks. For more information, please refer to the Job Description.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the main responsibilities for this vacancy Additional Contact Information Alex Salter PA to the Deputy Chief Digital and Information Officer TEL: 0300 422 4947

To promote and facilitate a continuous supportive anticoagulation service across the Hospital and Community setting. To be a member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) for all aspects of anticoagulation To act as a resource to other health care professionals who are involved in the management of anticoagulation patients. See Job Description for full details

The post holder is responsible for co-coordinating appointments/RTT planning for the Breast Screening Service and supporting with rota co-ordination of clinical teams. (This includes the administration of medirota). You will also be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination of the screening admin team. This post will be key in ensuring the efficient working of the department in maintaining clinics for outpatients. This in turn will ensure the department meets the Government targets in terms of women receiving a timely invitation for routine breast screening, recall for assessment and the onward RTT. In having responsibility for co-coordinating the clinical planning of the department the individual must have excellent communication skills in liaising with clinicians and in dealing with operational issues and day to day complaints that arise. The ideal post holder will be intelligent, hard-working and able to deal with pressure, as well as having an acute attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills. The post holder will also be responsible for accurately recording the annual and study leave requests of the clinical teams on the National Breast Screening System (NBSS) and ensuring cover provided where possible. The post holder will have responsibility for the day-to-day co-ordination of the screening admin team, ensuring efficient working practices are in place in order that all administration for the service is managed within the timescales and governance set by the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme. The post holder will also manage their annual leave entitlements and requests.

Business Development Manager Job Description JOB TITLE: Business Development Manager REPORTS TO: GP Partnership HOURS: 37.5 hours Role Purpose To ensure that Bowling Highfield Medical Practice meets its agreed business aims and objectives To provide effective leadership, exceptional financial acumen, business strategy and management skills To develop a profitable, efficient, and effective business To drive change programmes for the benefit of the whole practice To provide a working environment which is motivational, enjoyable and sustains the high morale of all team members To facilitate effective communication between the different line managers Scope of the Role The Business Development Manager along with the 5 GP partners comprise the Leadership team. It is the role of the Business Development Manager to provide robust and competent business leadership with the support of the organisations management structure. The Business Development Manager, supported by the GP partners, is accountable and responsible for the whole non-clinical side of the business. Key Activities The Business Development Manager role has two dimensions: To ensure, through effective management, that the day-to-day running of the business is carried out effectively and efficiently and with a positive team spirit. To look beyond todays challenges and assimilate forthcoming changes, the impact they may have on Bowling Highfield Medical Practice and the opportunities that they may create. The Business Development Manager will facilitate the other members of the leadership team in decision making processes. Main Areas of Responsibility Mission - To ensure Bowling Highfield Medical Practice adheres to its mission statement: A progressive Medical Practice committed to growth through a team approach providing excellent patient care Strategic Management and Planning - As a member of the leadership team, create and manage a rolling five-year business plan. Financial Management - Oversee and manage the practice finances to maximise income and control costs with the objective of increasing the partnerships profitability. Provide financial forecasts and projections. Work closely with our finance manager to ensure the day-to-day management of the practice accounts, the submission of all statutory accounting processes, cash flow and recommendations of capital spend. Liaise with financial advisers such as bankers, accountants etc. Ensure the practice receives an appropriate and equitable allocation of financial resources. Business Development - Manage and deliver all potential income generating schemes using clear, well researched business plans. Negotiate contracts and service level agreements. Write all associated documents, present plans externally to stakeholders and others and manage the on-going operational process. Assist and coordinate any potential future opportunities for practice expansion or mergers. Premise expansion and development including lease negotiation. Communication Strategy - Provide articulate communication and briefings to all team members to ensure the vision and objectives set out in the 5-year business plan are clear and understood and that all staff are working towards the same goal. Conduct regular 1-2-1 meetings with direct reports and ensure this process is cascaded. Ensure all external communications are in line with the ethos and culture of the business. Organisation of Partnership - Arrange, chair, and organise all leadership team meetings to ensure effective team working. Take appropriate action to keep the team on track. Legislative responsibilities - ensure all legal matters including (contracts, service level agreements, IOS registration and Care Quality Commission registration) are managed in a timely manner. NHS and other submissions /returns - Ensure all submissions and returns are submitted on time, including NHS complaints return, Practice Declaration, NHS workforce and IG toolkit. Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and all target driven activity Liaise with our operational manager to deliver and manage the QOF programme ensuring the highest levels of performance and service standards are achieved wherever possible. Track achievements and take corrective action as appropriate. Primary Care Network - Work with the PCN members to deliver the primary care network contract directed enhanced service. IT - Maximise the effective use of technology by adopting a strategic approach to its use. Keep abreast of IT developments within the sector and direct the leadership team as appropriate. Oversee clinical database activity (capture, collation, interrogation), the Bowling Highfield Medical Practice website and IT development for patients use. Work with centrally and locally commissioned services to provide IT security including back up maintenance and disaster recovery. Ensure the Practice is fully compliant with the requirements of GDPR. Patient Services - With the support of the line managers, adopt a business and strategic approach to the management and development of patient services. Maintain records of registration, patient turnover and capitation. Oversee an effective patient appointment system and work with the leadership team to make the process as effective as possible. Provide a professional and patient focused approach to complaints and personally handle any complaints that have been escalated in a sensitive and diplomatic manner by defusing them quickly. Administration - Manage all the Practices policies and procedures. Procurement - Ensure all equipment, drugs, supplies, and services are procured in the most cost-effective manner. Health and Safety - Ensure the Practice maintains high health and safety standards to ensure the wellbeing of team members, visitors, and patients and to adhere to legal requirements. Confidentiality - To ensure the whole team understand and adhere to the principle of confidentiality and that the Practice has the necessary policies and procedures in place to meet our legal obligations. Role Development - Consider the role in a wider context and be open to any potential income generating opportunity to provide management, expertise, guidance, or support to other practices in the area or beyond.

1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1.1 Always maintain professional behaviour and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values. 1.2 Demonstrate clinical expertise in practice. 1.3 Undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility. 1.4 Actively participate in the development of relevant evidence based clinical guidelines/policies relating to speciality. 1.5 Provide professional, clinical, and managerial leadership to nursing and associated staff, and ensure the provision of a high quality, responsive nursing service. 1.6 Collaborate on all aspects of quality management related to the nursing and clinical area. 1.7 Assist in the evaluation of the service and patient care, including monitoring of patient experience. 1.8 Lead the implementation of improvements in the service within own areas of responsibility in line with local and national agenda and patient feedback. 1.9 To have a thorough understanding of safeguarding procedures and knowledgeable with respect to safeguarding triggers and risks. 1.10 To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own clinical and professional activities. 1.11 To recognise the limits of own clinical knowledge and skills and to seek medical support whenever needed to provide safe, effective, and timely patient care. 1.12 To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care 1.13 To contribute to the investigation of complaints and untoward incidents and ensure recommendations and related education/training programmes/action plans are implemented. 1.14 To ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation. 1.15 Collect data and provide essential information in a timely and accurate manner when requested for e.g., audits or monitoring CQC standards 1.16 Maintain awareness of relevant research, evaluations and audit, and act on this information in collaboration with colleagues to continually develop the service including leading on and supporting quality improvement projects 1.17 Measure patient acuity and/or dependency to inform evidence-based decision making on staffing and workforce. 1.18 Monitor and record planned vs actual staffing levels and escalate issues when necessary. 1.19 Supervise junior and unqualified staff, in all aspects of care and within the sphere of competency 1.20 Ensure that staff have the knowledge, skills, and resources to carry out care delegated to them. 1.21 Alongside the matron be responsible for carrying out risk assessments according to the Clinical Governance/Clinical Risk Strategies 1.22 Be responsible for ensuring effective mechanisms are in place so that all clinical and non-clinical incidents, including serious incidents are properly reported, investigated and changes made to avoid recurrence. 1.23 Work with the bed managers and operational managers, ensuring safe and optimal use of resources. 1.24 Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and Scope for Expanded Practices for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors.

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification: Contribute to the development and strategy, including review of Clinical Research SOPs, policies and processes. To be the main point of contact for the clinical R&D Office for set up and management of an assigned portfolio of clinical trials in particular cancer vaccines. Assist in preparation for GCP audits and regulatory Inspections. To establish and maintain good channels of communication within the clinical research team, with other departments within the Trust and with other relevant organisations including non- commercial bodies and funders The Senior Trial Manager will, together with the Operations Manager will manage cancer vaccines portfolio working with clinicians and support services. Preparation of and continual update of essential trial documentation in collaboration with other members of the team, other departments at the Royal Marsden. Support with preparation of documentation along with other members of the research team where Royal Marsden Hospital is the lead site. To be the main point of contact with the Sponsor in ensuring appropriate assessment of site feasibility for trial participation, planning site initiation visits for cancer vaccine trials. To have oversight of cancer vaccines and cellular therapy clinical trial activity across multiple tumour groups.

The service manager has a key position within the Divisions management structure and is responsible for providing day-to-day operational management and support across a complex integrated service. They must have the ability to demonstrate strong clinical leadership and deliver service improvements for patients and staff. The successful post holder will need to have experience of working within a multi-professional team and of working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders including demonstrating an understanding of the acute-community interface. They will ensure the delivery of a high-quality service and demonstrate a high standard of communication and organisational skills. Furthermore, they will need to have a strong commitment to improving services and the ability to influence positive change. Further details can be found in the job description and person specification.

Defining and implementing internal and external recruitment initiatives and processes, managing the significant change needed in the organisation to land and embed change. You will act as an advocate for an open, fair and transparent approach to recruitment, resourcing and accommodation allocations ensuring that the Trust always meets best practice standards. Responsible for supporting the development and implementation of key EDI initiatives relating to recruitment and for monitoring their effectiveness across the organisation. Developing services and deliver innovative initiatives to standardise and drive inclusive recruitment practices across all Directorates. Leading by example, to create a culture of inclusion, compliance, efficiency, value demonstration, and continuous improvement approach within team Ensuring recruitment delivery is compliant with Trust values, policies, legislation and NHS Employers Standards across OUH, whilst driving innovative and future focused approaches to strategic talent acquisition. Working in conjunction with Divisional colleagues look to ensure that OUH are attracting candidates from the communities that we serve Having an excellent understanding of current and future talent requirements internally, providing high quality external market insight through a combination of networking, research and knowledge sharing, to create impactful data driven change The post holder will ensure that doctors, managers and medical leaders have access to high quality medical HR services and that customer experience, innovation and improvement is a core component of their work. Work in partnership with senior medical leaders to drive the medical workforce agenda across the Trust, acting as the medical lead on workforce related projects. Generate regular, detailed reports for senior management, offering insightful analysis, highlighting achievements, addressing challenges, and presenting recommendations for ongoing improvement. The post holder will use highly developed specialist knowledge and experience of complex medical staffing terms and conditions and national policy/best practice to lead workforce strategies.

Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.

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.

You can find more details about this role in the attached job description.This advert information relating to role/s currently vacant. However, please be aware that this recruitment may also be used to fill other positions that become vacant after the time of advert, for which Assignment Briefs or team information are not available. This will be limited to roles where the competencies to be assessed and requirements for the role are appropriately similar.