Pathology Quality Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 23/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated professional to join the Pathology Directorate as a Pathology Quality Manager. The role involves supporting the effective operation, development, and continuous improvement of the Pathology Quality Management System (QMS). You will ensure compliance with ISO 15189, UKAS accreditation standards, and wider regulatory requirements. This position is key to maintaining service quality, regulatory compliance, and patient safety within one of the South West's largest pathology services.
Essential criteria
- oMasters level qualification, relevant professional qualification or proven knowledge and demonstrable experience equivalent to Masters level. Or
- oPost graduate qualification in Quality management
Desirable criteria
- Recognised management qualification or evidence of relevant management development.
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist.
- Relevant additional qualifications in quality management, audit, governance or accreditation.
- Knowledge & Experience
- oExtensive demonstrable experience of working in a regulated healthcare or laboratory environment working with UKAS, MHRA, HTA or equivalent regulatory/accreditation requirements.
- oSignificant demonstrable experience of quality management systems, quality audit and continuous improvement.
- oComprehensive understanding of relevant UK legislation and professional guidance applicable to Pathology, including ISO 15189 and relevant data protection and information governance requirements.
- oSpecialist proven knowledge and experience of methodologies and processes employed in medical laboratories.
- oDemonstrable experience of FMEA and other structured risk models
- oDemonstrable experience of supporting or managing external assessments of medical laboratory services.
- Aptitudes & Abilities
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex or sensitive information effectively and diplomatically to staff and stakeholders at all levels.
- oAbility to communicate effectively with external organisations, professional bodies, suppliers and other NHS organisations.
- oAbility to organise and chair meetings and communicate decisions and actions effectively.
- oMasters level qualification, relevant professional qualification or proven knowledge and demonstrable experience equivalent to Masters level. Or
- oPost graduate qualification in Quality management
- Recognised management qualification or evidence of relevant management development.
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist.
- Relevant additional qualifications in quality management, audit, governance or accreditation.
- Knowledge & Experience
- oExtensive demonstrable experience of working in a regulated healthcare or laboratory environment working with UKAS, MHRA, HTA or equivalent regulatory/accreditation requirements.
- oSignificant demonstrable experience of quality management systems, quality audit and continuous improvement.
- oComprehensive understanding of relevant UK legislation and professional guidance applicable to Pathology, including ISO 15189 and relevant data protection and information governance requirements.
- oSpecialist proven knowledge and experience of methodologies and processes employed in medical laboratories.
- oDemonstrable experience of FMEA and other structured risk models
- oDemonstrable experience of supporting or managing external assessments of medical laboratory services.
- Aptitudes & Abilities
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex or sensitive information effectively and diplomatically to staff and stakeholders at all levels.
- oAbility to communicate effectively with external organisations, professional bodies, suppliers and other NHS organisations.
- oAbility to organise and chair meetings and communicate decisions and actions effectively.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Pathology Quality Manager
The closing date is 23 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated professional to join our Pathology Directorate as a Pathology Quality Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on service quality, regulatory compliance and patient safety within one of the South West's largest pathology services. You will join a supportive and collaborative team committed to innovation, continuous improvement and delivering the highest standards of care.
This is a key leadership role within the Pathology Quality Team, supporting the effective operation, development and continuous improvement of the Pathology Quality Management System (QMS). Reporting to the Pathology Governance & Compliance Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with ISO 15189, UKAS accreditation standards and wider regulatory and governance requirements across Pathology services.
To support the effective operation, development and continuous improvement of the Pathology Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 15189 and other relevant regulatory, accreditation and governance requirements.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon wh
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