Championing Quality in Radiotherapy Care - Driving Excellence through Leadership and Innovation
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive individual to take on the pivotal role of Quality System Manager in our Radiotherapy Department. This dynamic role encompasses the entire Radiotherapy Department, including Radiotherapy Physics, Radiographers, Consultants, and Administrative staff. As the custodian of the Quality System, you will ensure its maintenance and ongoing development, guaranteeing compliance with the ISO 9001:2015 standard.
Main duties of the job
1. Quality System Management: Maintain and develop the Radiotherapy Department's Quality System, ensuring adherence to the ISO 9001:2015 standard.
2. Team Collaboration: Regularly update the management team via the Radiotherapy Management Review meetings.
3. Policy and Procedure Oversight: Ensure consistent operation and monitoring of departmental policies and procedures to uphold high standards of patient care.
4. Problem Resolution: Actively manage issues by reporting and resolving problems in a timely manner.
5. Training & Development: Plan, prepare and deliver training programs related to the Quality System and Q-Pulse software.
6. Documentation Management: Oversee the administration of approximately 700 documents within the Q-Pulse system, requiring a dedicated full-time position.
7. Data Analysis & Auditing: Collate and analyse quality data, manage audits and address Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
1. Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff).
2. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.
3. Flexible working opportunities.
4. Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays.
5. Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role.
6. Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment.
7. Access to our in-house physiotherapy service.
8. On-site canteens offering subsidised meals.
9. Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
10. Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
1. Educated to GCSE level or equivalent including Maths and English.
Desirable
1. Qualification in quality management systems or significant demonstrable experience.
2. BSc Radiotherapy.
Experience
Essential
1. Has experience of Quality Management.
2. Evidence of leadership.
Desirable
1. Has knowledge, understanding and the ability to use the QM system.
2. Knowledge of the BSI assessment process.
3. Experience of working with external partners in a healthcare setting.
Knowledge
Essential
1. Working knowledge and understanding of the Data Protection Act.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of cancer patient treatment pathway, and national targets.
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
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