We are looking for a Healthcare Scientist (HCPC registration or equivalent) Quality Assistant to join our team. You will be working with us to provide a service to cancer patients to ensure that they receive their results in a timely manner.
You will be working across all areas of the molecular pathology section and work with other medical, scientific, technical and clerical colleagues across the department and Trust to ensure the administration of the quality strategy.
Will include Saturday working, later working hours until 6pm to provide later cover
The successful candidate will be involved in a range of tasks to s upport delivery of the technical service and maintain the quality management system for the section, in line with the rest of the department.
You will assist in the delivery of the technical service as well as manage and update quality assurance documentation. Alongside this, you will participate in the audit, research and development activities of the department. You will b e a source of advice for colleagues on quality issues.
You will need to be able to demonstrate a good knowledge and a keen interest in, laboratory quality assurance . You will be working within a team and have an ability to prioritise workload and work well under pressure.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a staff of around 8000 and is dedicated to providing the Best Care for Everyone.
The Histology Department is based within the Pathology Department at Cheltenham General Hospital and is one of the biggest within the South West.
We have a team of medical staff, scientists and support staff working in a busy environment and are focused on providing a high quality efficient service.

The successful candidate will, amongst other duties, be required to:

• Assist in the technical delivery of the service, working alongside a team of Clinical Scientist, Biomedical Scientist, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Pathologist and Clerical staff.
• Manage and update quality assurance documentation
• Support and maintain the quality management system for the section, in line with the rest of the department. Be able to offer advice and training to staff in all aspects of QMS as required
• Assist in maintaining systems to facilitate the continual improvement of the department
• Participate in the audit, research and development activities of the department.
• Generate and analyse quality metrics
• Participate in specimen processing and the production of histology sections for microscopic examination when require.
• Ensure the efficient and safe use of consumables and equipment within the working area
• Be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and cleanliness of the equipment with which she/he is working
• Work in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) developed for use in the department. Participate in their development and review.
• Participate in record keeping processes, including maintenance records, electronic and paper based.
• Lead investigations into non-conformities, errors or incidents and perform corrective actions.
• Be a source of advice for colleagues on quality issues. Defer to / discuss with the Molecular Pathology Leadership / Quality Lead as required.

• Assist in the technical delivery of the service, working alongside a team of Clinical Scientist, Biomedical Scientist, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Pathologist and Clerical staff.
• Manage and update quality assurance documentation
• Support and maintain the quality management system for the section, in line with the rest of the department. Be able to offer advice and training to staff in all aspects of QMS as required
• Assist in maintaining systems to facilitate the continual improvement of the department
• Participate in the audit, research and development activities of the department.
• Generate and analyse quality metrics
• Participate in specimen processing and the production of histology sections for microscopic examination when require.
• Ensure the efficient and safe use of consumables and equipment within the working area
• Be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and cleanliness of the equipment with which she/he is working
• Work in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) developed for use in the department. Participate in their development and review.
• Participate in record keeping processes, including maintenance records, electronic and paper based.
• Lead investigations into non-conformities, errors or incidents and perform corrective actions.
• Be a source of advice for colleagues on quality issues. Defer to / discuss with the Molecular Pathology Leadership / Quality Lead as required