Job summaryWe are seeking to appoint a conscientious experienced Biomedical Scientist who has considerable operational experience of managing a Quality Management system and working closely with staff at all levels to help embed a quality ethos.The Quality Manager is an integral part of the overall Pathology Laboratory management team. They will be responsible for the implementation, development and co-ordination of the quality management system for all pathology disciplines on both the Birmingham Children's Hospital and Birmingham Women's Hospital sites.Through the processes they control and develop, the Quality Manager will be expected to provide the reassurances required ensuring that clinical governance and risk management within Pathology is controlled and compliant.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual with excellent attention to detail. They will have excellent communication & interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to work with staff at all levels both internal and external to the organisation. You will be able to work as part of a team and understand how vital maintaining good staff/ customer relationships and providing high levels of service are in a pathology laboratory environment.You will have substantial experience of operating a Quality Management System including undertaking audits and document control processes. Having had a significant role in the lead up to, and during, an accreditation inspection against international standards will be an advantage.About usBirmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.The hours are full time, notionally between 08:30 and 17:00 Monday to Friday, and the position is permanent.As part of the interview process you will be expected to perform a presentation. The title and time to prepare will be given on the day.When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialEducated to Master's level or equivalent knowledge and competency. FIBMS or MSc in appropriate scientific degreeBSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalentState registration as Biomedical Scientist with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)DesirableNEBOSH or IOSH QualificationKnowledge & Nature of ExperienceEssentialExtensive knowledge of Quality Management Tools, Risk Management, Lean TechniquesKnowledge and practical experience of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practicesKnowledge of Q-Pulse or similar quality management softwareAble to demonstrate extensive knowledge surrounding Root Cause AnalysisKnowledge of current professional and NHS issuesExperience of developing and maintaining effective Quality Management SystemsExperience of monitoring compliance with national risk management / quality standardsExperience of writing and implementing policies and proceduresExperience of working within clinical laboratoriesDesirableExperience of coaching or facilitating the learning and development of othersExperience of service development and implementing changeExperience of project managementAnalytical and Judgement SkillsEssentialWell-developed report writing, analytical & presentation skillsProfessional/Managerial/Specialist KnowledgeEssentialHave excellent communication & interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to work with staff at all levels both internal and external to the organisationAbility to communicate scientific/technical information with all levels of the organisationNegotiation, persuasion and problem-solving skillsThe ability to relate effectively and communicate complex and sensitive information clearlyAble to demonstrate leadership and management skillsAbility to prioritise own work, liaising with other staff and teams and delivering to deadlinesAbility to lead meetings and facilitate discussions with teams across the health communityAble to take direction and work as part of a teamFlexibility and ability to respond quickly to changing prioritiesCommitment to training and Continuing Professional DevelopmentAdvanced IT Skills; Familiar with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel and PowerPointDesirableFamiliar with Project management tools and processesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameBirmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation TrustAddressBirmingham Children's HospitalMindelsohn WayBirminghamB15 2TGEmployer's websitehttps://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)