The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is looking for a skilled and experienced candidate to take on the exciting and varied role of Assessment Manager within our Healthcare team, focusing on Medical Laboratories.
This is an opportunity to improve the quality of service and support the expansion of quality standards within healthcare science and further improve the confidence of both clinicians and patients.
Assessment Managers coordinate and manage Laboratory assessments with a designated caseload of organisations. The Assessment Manager is also responsible for:
* Selecting assessment teams
* Establishing the assessment approach
* Leading the assessment and coordinating the team
* Collating and reporting each assessment
* Progressing each assessment project from start to finish.
The successful applicant will:
* Have experience in a life science or chemistry application (or certification experience) – including involvement of implementing or maintaining quality management systems.
* Have a sound knowledge of ISO 15189 or ISO/IEC 17025 or ISO 13485 or ISO/IEC 17065.
* Exhibit excellent interpersonal and organisational skills – Effective, balanced verbal and written communication skills are essential. Exceptional organisation skills are required to ensure all tasks are recognised and prioritised to meet business and customer needs.
* Ideally have some experience of internal auditing.
* Have an awareness of accreditation and its application in healthcare/life sciences.
The position involves extensive travel, mainly within the UK, with frequent overnight stays.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Fostering a Culture of Belonging
UKAS is proud to be the United Kingdom’s sole Accreditation Body. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences. UKAS is committed to promoting a culture of belonging and values the differences and uniqueness that everyone brings to the organisation.
We welcome candidates across all types of backgrounds, circumstances, and identities to support our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) commitments.
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