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Job overview
The Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit (SDU) at UCH was opened in October 2006 and has certification to ISO 13485 and is MDD accredited. The unit is based in University College Hospital and provides a centralised decontamination service to UCLH Foundation Trust. Allied with this is the centralised Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) for flexible endoscopes and Neonatal decontamination.
We are looking to recruit to the post of Quality and Training Manager an individual who will manage and develop the documentation (both paper and electronic) which supports the departments' Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring continued compliance to the relevant standards and be responsible for ensuring the training needs of the Trusts' decontamination personnel are met.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have experience of setting up, developing, and managing work around quality management processes. Some knowledge of HTM 01:01 and HTM 01:06 would be desirable.
Having a proven ability to work as part of a team to support a service, be able to demonstrate a willingness to adopt a flexible work approach and a commitment to personal development is essential.
Further training will be provided as well as on-going development opportunity.
If you are interested in applying for this post, please use the links below to access the full job description, person specification and application form.
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of ISO/HTM or equivalent standards relevant to a decontamination facility.
Desirable criteria
* Full or part member of IDSC.
* Internal auditor certificate.
* Knowledge of decontamination processes.
* Knowledge of working with a QMS.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working with IT software packages such as Excel and Word at an advanced level and developing databases.
* Experience of working with a QMS.
* Experience of conducting audits in accordance with 13485.
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working with the NHS.
* Experience of working within a decontamination facility.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Work to departmental QMS at all times.
* Participate in departmental audits and other quality initiatives.
* Ensure all work processed is recorded using the IT tracking systems in accordance with the relevant work instruction.
Communication
Essential criteria
* Demonstrate awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
* Commitment to professional development.
Physical effort (Lifting and handling requirements)
Essential criteria
* Experience of and the ability to stand for long periods of time.
* Experience and ability to carry out repetitive manual handling of loads exceeding 15kg.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
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