Deputy Quality Lead

at  Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Quality Team as the Deputy Quality Lead in our busy Genomics Laboratory.
The East Genomics Laboratory Hub is looking to recruit a Band 6 Deputy Quality Lead, to support the Quality Team and the laboratory to maintain the quality management system and accreditation to ISO 15189.
You will work closely with the Quality Team, laboratory staff, and colleagues at all levels, so strong communication and a high level of organisational skills are required. A keen eye for detail, willingness to learn and the ability to prioritise and multi-task are required to ensure effective and efficiently delivery of the quality management system and the associated duties of the Deputy Quality Lead role. Previous experience of working with a quality management system and management of risk is highly desirable.
The Genomics Laboratory is part of the East NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub. This is one of seven Genomic Hubs established to provide the new National Genomic Medicine Service for NHS England, led by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and working with Nottingham University Hospital and University Hospital Leicester.
Hours are currently within laboratory opening hours of 8am to 6pm, with the ability to work flexibly from home and onsite.
1. Proactive engagement with and management of quality and risk activities associated with the quality management system and the Quality Team.
2. Conducting audits, risk assessments and active involvement in continued quality improvement.
3. Communicate with a wide variety of staff.
4. Computer manipulation and production of data for reports and meetings.
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment, or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker, and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 28th July 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 12th August 2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces

Please refer the Job description for details