Quality Manager
JACIE Quality Manager
London Bridge Hospital
Salary - Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Manager with a special focus on JACIE accreditation to join our governance team at London Bridge Hospital. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment across the site and division to maintain and support JACIE and HTA compliance for our Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation/Cellular Therapy Programme.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring JACIE compliance and support to maintain HTA compliance plus other regulatory requirements as necessary, for the Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Programmes. This includes:Managing and maintaining the Quality management system
Investigation of applicable incidents and deviations from protocols
Overseeing the local audits pertaining to the programme
Reviewing documentation and liaising with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure standards are consistently met, and where possible exceeded.
Lead JACIE oversight meetings to ensure persistent compliance with standards in between inspections.
Ensure external stakeholders, including labs, meet requirements and escalate concerns for review in a timely manner.
Produce regular quality reports to monitor effectiveness of the service line.
Project manage service improvement programmes to further develop the service line.
Support clinical colleagues to meet requirements and identify training needs.
Ensure business continuity plans for the service line are up to date and available for clinical teams.
Must be available outside of standard 9-5 working patterns to support and attend regular Multidisciplinary Team meetings.
Skills and Experience
Experience working in the field of haematology and/or transplantation with in-depth knowledge of transplant and cellular therapy treatments.
Experience of JACIE standards and assessments and ability to manage an accreditation cycle.
Experience of working under a HTA license and supporting an inspection.
Demonstrable internal and external stake holder engagement skills, with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Proven experience of delivering training to clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
In depth understanding of the QPulse quality management system and ability to develop and maintain procedures and protocols.
Ability to horizon scan externally to ensure future developments are discussed to consider adoption.
Ability to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing and to motivate and influence others.
Proven history of working to consistently high standards.
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a JACIE Quality Manager, you’ll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.