FAQs
What is the main responsibility of the Pathology Quality Manager?
The main responsibility is to coordinate the Governance process (Health and Safety, Risk Management, and Quality Management) in collaboration with the Clinical Laboratory Medicine management team.
What qualifications are required for this position?
Candidates must be registered with the HCPC, have extensive post-registration experience as a Biomedical Scientist within a relevant specialty, and hold an MSc or equivalent in Biomedical Science or a related field. A Quality Management qualification is desirable.
What are the key duties of the Pathology Quality Manager?
Key duties include ensuring effective management of the Quality Management system (Q-Pulse), compliance with the laboratory's audit schedule, overseeing incident reports and investigations, managing risk and corrective actions, assisting in establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and maintaining accreditation.
Which departments will the Pathology Quality Manager be involved with?
The role involves working within the Clinical Laboratory Medicine departments, including Biochemistry, Haematology, Transfusion, Microbiology, and Cellular Pathology.
What is the accreditation standard held by the directorate?
The directorate holds UKAS accreditation to ISO15189:2012 in Blood Sciences, Microbiology, and Cellular Pathology.
Will the jobholder be involved in training staff?
Yes, the jobholder will be required to participate in the training of support, scientific, and medical staff in matters of Governance and Quality.
Who can I contact for more information about the role?
For an informal discussion regarding the role, you can contact Dayle Squires, Directorate Manager, at 07584 738369 or via email at dayle.squires@elht.nhs.uk.
Where are the supporting hospitals located?
The supporting hospitals are located in Blackburn and Burnley, along with a large number of Primary care practices across East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen areas.