Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for implementing and managing the Quality management system (QMS) in the Haematology/Transfusion department. Working in a supervisory capacity, they will provide direction to assist in the management of the workload, focusing on errors or non‑conformances and ensuring staff are fully trained and competent in recording and managing non‑conformances. They will lead audit training within the department, supporting new and existing team members to become competent in completing audits and raising and assigning findings. They will utilise data from audit findings and trend analysis of adverse events and incidents to direct improvement work within the department, and maintain good working relationships amongst all staff, promoting effective teamwork and the professional image of the Department of Pathology within the Trust.
Responsibilities
* Ensuring that the Haematology/Transfusion department embraces a Quality culture in line with ISO15189:2022 (or equivalent accreditation) standards.
* Maintain and foster the highest possible standards of technical work in the department ensuring compliance with ISO 15189:2022 (UKAS), HSE and MHRA standards.
* In support of the Pathology quality manager to develop, facilitate and co‑ordinate the audit of laboratory processes.
* Be responsible for the training of new and existing team members in all aspects of the Quality management system within Haematology/Transfusion including audit, document management and the recording of training records.
* Identify and implement improvements and development of the service, evaluating new equipment and introducing new techniques where applicable.
* Monitor and review reported incidents, clinical and non‑clinical, and provide feedback on trends to Haematology/Transfusion Management and Pathology management where appropriate, ensuring RCAs are complete.
* Produce and present reports to the management team on the QM system within Haematology/Transfusion.
* Maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.
* Adhere to relevant Codes of Practice of the HCPC and the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Qualifications
Essential
* MSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.
* Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.
* Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council.
Desirable
* Management Qualification within the NHS.
Experience
Essential
* Suitable post‑registration experience.
* Knowledge of continuous improvement processes.
* Proven ability to manage and perform audits.
* Working knowledge of laboratory computer systems and standard IT packages.
* High level knowledge of pathology instrumentation.
* Knowledge of health & safety requirements including COSHH regulations and assessment.
* Experience of managing quality systems including document control, audit and ISO 15189:2022 (UKAS) accreditation.
Desirable
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
Skills
Essential
* Ability to work under pressure and give direction to others as appropriate to ensure effective management of the departmental daily workload.
* Ability to organise own workload and that of departmental staff.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Good time management skills.
Desirable
* Experience of presentations.
Other Essential
* Prior experience in the implementation of new technologies.
* Ability to manage a team as part of that team.
* Evidence of good personal development and a commitment to general staff education and training.
Details
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part‑time
* Reference number: 409‑7539322
* Job location: Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot, L35 5DR
* Date posted: 28 October 2025
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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Employer
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot, L35 5DR
Website: https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About us
* Acute Care – Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
* Primary Care – Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
* Community Services – Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
* Specialist Regional Services – We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
* Achievements – Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018; Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal); National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Safeguarding
You will be expected to undertake the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
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