Job overview
We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to work within the Salisbury Fertility Centre (SFC) team, to develop, implement, provide and manage the Quality Management System (QMS) for the service.
This is a 12 month fixed term role covering maternity leave for 22.5 hours.
The successful candidate will monitor and coordinate the management of safety, risk and governance in accordance with Trust policy and the quality standards led down by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA).
The Quality Manager will work autonomously within departmental policies and procedures and in line with the Trust’s values and behaviours.
Main duties of the job
The Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring the centre’s QMS is in accordance with the requirements of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act, the HFEA Code of Practice and licence conditions.
The role will work with clinical leads on the development and implementation of clinical policies and guidance in line with both local and national requirements (HFEA national licencing authority) within the HFEA 9th Code of Practice (CoP) and any subsequent amendments to the CoP, indirectly determining clinical patient care.
They will be responsible for the design and maintenance of ongoing audit protocol in the department and the delivery and presentation of internal and external audit reports for the service.
Working for our organisation
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we’re driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person specification
Job description
Essential criteria
1. The post holder must have a recognised BSc Degree as a minimum qualification as well as expertise in Quality Management, ideally gained through working in a UK Licensed Fertility Centre or NHS Trust.
2. Demonstrable skills of problem solving
3. Experience of data analysis and ability to produce clear and concise statistical reports
4. Detailed knowledge of standard IT packages.
5. Ability to prepare and deliver training and data to a variety of audiences.
6. Excellent IT skills. Computing / spreadsheet application. Competence in the use of IT programmes e.g. Microsoft Office, electronic patient records, Q-Pulse, i-passport, PRISM, Internet etc.
7. Good management, planning and organisational skills
8. Excellent communication skills, teaching and presentation skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
9. Good leadership qualities. Able to motivate and direct others
10. A working knowledge of relevant CQC legislation
11. Experience of project management
12. Knowledge of NHS systems
13. Experience of using published evidence to underpin service delivery
14. Experience in Clinical Governance issues including ethical and regulatory considerations
15. Good analytical and judgement skills applied to interpretation of results, problem solving and policy development
16. Knowledge of relevant legislation
Desirable criteria
17. Masters level or equivalent experience
18. Professional registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or another professional body
19. Underpinning theoretical and academic scientific knowledge to Master’s level
20. Qualification in NHS Risk management or relevant training and experience
21. Further qualification in the field of quality management.
22. Experience of Quality systems and their management (ideally gained through working in a UK Licensed Fertility Centre or NHS Trust).
23. Experience of managing staff and change management.
24. Comprehensive understanding of principles and application of quality management with awareness of current guidelines, regulatory and accreditation requirements that apply to HFEA-licensed centres.
25. Detailed knowledge of theoretical and practical laboratory procedures within the department
26. Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) to demonstrate specialist knowledge
These include but aren't limited to:-
27. Holiday starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years for Agenda for Change staff
28. Holiday entitlement for Medical and Dental staff starts at 27 days for Junior/Senior Clinical Fellows, Specialty Doctors and rises to 32 days after 5 years. Consultant entitlement starts at 32 days and rises to 34 days after 7 years
29. An additional day's leave to celebrate your birthday (after 12 months & non contractual) pro rata
30. Access to a career average revalued earnings pension scheme
31. Life assurance if a member of the pension scheme
32. An extensive Health and Wellbeing offer to help you deal with life's challenges
33. Exclusive deals and discounts websites saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out and utility bills for home
34. Cycle to work scheme
35. Uniform provided (where required)
36. On site Day Nursery and Holiday Play scheme
37. On site health and fitness club
38. On site car parking (fee's and restrictions apply)
39. Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and training, to help you achieve the job and career you want.