NHS

Band 6 Research Assistant Quality Manager


Pay44,806.00 - 53,134.00 / year
LocationLondon/England
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9391-25-1184?language=en&page=706&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Jack O'Neill Laboratory (JONAL) is a highly specialised laboratory using dedicated methodology for the diagnosis of amyloidosis and systemic autoinflammatory diseases and is central to the NHS England funded national highly specialised services based at the National Amyloidosis Centre. JONAL consists of the following sections: specimen reception, molecular genetics, histopathology and proteomics.

      We are seeking to appoint a 0.5 FTE Assistant Quality Manager, for a fix term of 1 years, to work as part of a research study in the fibril typing service in the JONAL.

      Main duties of the job

      The main role of the post holder will be to help with the implementation, monitoring, improving and management of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring laboratory compliance with International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) 15189:2022 for a research study.

      The post holder is expected to have expertise and practical experience in quality management and will support colleagues in the fibril typing section, providing quality advice, for the research QM audit programme, maintaining oversight of regulatory and compliance matters. The post holder will also support the development of organisational research-related policies and established procedures, especially for surveillance of Good Clinical Practice audits and inspections.

      About us

      The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

      Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

      For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

      Details

      Date posted

      19 June 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 6

      Salary

      £44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum (pro-rata) including HCAS

      Contract

      Fixed term

      Duration

      12 months

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      391-RFL-7251626

      Job locations

      Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

      Pond Street

      London

      NW3 2QG


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

      Person Specification

      Written

      Essential

      • Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values
      • BSc in a biomedical science or equivalent subject
      • Evidence of continuing personal development

      Desirable

      • Hold or work towards HCPC registration
      • IBMS diploma expert practice in quality / equivalent or working towards

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working in a quality management system within a pathology environment
      • High level understanding of all regulatory requirements relating to quality management systems in medical laboratories
      • Experience of undertaking administrative responsibilities
      • Experience of following health and safety policies and procedures

      Desirable

      • Knowledge and practical experience of one or both of the specialist areas: histopathology or proteomic analysis

      Skills and aptitudes

      Essential

      • Excellent IT skills, including the Microsoft Office suite, file management and a willingness to keep skills up to date.
      • Ability to work under pressure, managing a variety of tasks.
      • Ability to problem solve and to work using own initiative.
      • Proactive, extremely well organised and responsible
      • Precision and excellent attention to detail
      • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
      • Ability to present data to NAC staff and outside of our department
      Person Specification

      Written

      Essential

      • Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values
      • BSc in a biomedical science or equivalent subject
      • Evidence of continuing personal development

      Desirable

      • Hold or work towards HCPC registration
      • IBMS diploma expert practice in quality / equivalent or working towards

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working in a quality management system within a pathology environment
      • High level understanding of all regulatory requirements relating to quality management systems in medical laboratories
      • Experience of undertaking administrative responsibilities
      • Experience of following health and safety policies and procedures

      Desirable

      • Knowledge and practical experience of one or both of the specialist areas: histopathology or proteomic analysis

      Skills and aptitudes

      Essential

      • Excellent IT skills, including the Microsoft Office suite, file management and a willingness to keep skills up to date.
      • Ability to work under pressure, managing a variety of tasks.
      • Ability to problem solve and to work using own initiative.
      • Proactive, extremely well organised and responsible
      • Precision and excellent attention to detail
      • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
      • Ability to present data to NAC staff and outside of our department

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This 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 Sponsorship

      Applications 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).

      Additional information

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This 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 Sponsorship

      Applications 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).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

      Pond Street

      London

      NW3 2QG


      Employer's website

      https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

      Pond Street

      London

      NW3 2QG


      Employer's website

      https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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