Quality Manager - Peterborough inPeterborough inPeterborough PUBLISHED
FRI 1 NOV 2024
Leadership Opportunities, As the Quality System Manager, you'll have the chance to lead and influence quality practices within a critical healthcare setting.
Impact on Patient Care, Your role directly contributes to the quality of radiotherapy services, enhancing patient safety and care outcomes.
Professional Development, The position offers opportunities for ongoing training and development, allowing you to expand your skills in quality management and related areas.
Collaborative Environment, Work within a multidisciplinary team that includes radiotherapy physics experts, radiographers, and consultants, fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture.
ISO Compliance, Engage with international standards, maintaining compliance with ISO 9001:2015, which enhances your expertise in quality management systems.
Data-Driven Decisions, Analyze quality data and manage audits, empowering you to make informed decisions that can significantly improve departmental practices.
The North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Quality Manager for their Radiotherapy Department in Peterborough. This role involves overseeing the department's Quality System to ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards, maintaining high patient care standards through the consistent operation of policies and procedures. The Quality Manager will collaborate with the management team, resolve issues promptly, and manage a substantial amount of documentation within the Q-Pulse system. Additionally, this position includes planning and delivering training programs, analyzing quality data, and managing audits.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and innovation in driving excellence within radiotherapy care while actively engaging with various staff members, including physicists, radiographers, and administrative personnel. This position is crucial for fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the department.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and innovation in driving excellence within radiotherapy care while actively engaging with various staff members, including physicists, radiographers, and administrative personnel. This position is crucial for fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the department.
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 9001:2standard.
- Quality System Management: Maintain and develop the Radiotherapy Department's Quality System, ensuring adherence to the ISO 9001:2standard.
- Team Collaboration: Regularly update the management team via the Radiotherapy Management Review meetings.
- Policy and Procedure Oversight: Ensure consistent operation and monitoring of departmental policies and procedures to uphold high standards of patient care.
- Problem Resolution: Actively manage issues by reporting and resolving problems in a timely manner.
- Training & Development: Plan, prepare and deliver training programs related to the Quality System and Q-Pulse software.
- Documentation Management: Oversee the administration of approximately 700 documents within the Q-Pulse system, requiring a dedicated full-time position.
- Data Analysis & Auditing: Collate and analyse quality data, manage audits and address Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
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To work as a Quality Manager in the UK, you typically need a combination of technical skills, management abilities, and personal attributes. Here’s a breakdown of the essential skills:
Technical Skills
1. Quality Management Systems (QMS): Knowledge of ISO standards (like ISO 9001), Six Sigma, or Total Quality Management (TQM) frameworks.
2. Data Analysis: Proficiency in statistical and analytical tools to assess quality metrics and performance.
3. Quality Inspection and Auditing: Experience with quality control processes, including the ability to conduct audits and inspections.
4. Problem-Solving Techniques: Familiarity with methodologies such as root cause analysis, FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
5. Regulatory Compliance: Understanding of relevant regulations and guidelines applicable to your industry (e.g., health and safety standards, environmental regulations).
Management Skills
6. Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate teams, fostering a culture of quality throughout the organization.
7. Project Management: Expertise in managing projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring quality-related initiatives.
8. Change Management: Skills in guiding organizations through transitions or shifts in quality procedures.
Interpersonal Skills
9. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey quality standards and policies effectively.
10. Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and management.
11. Training and Development: Skills in teaching and mentoring staff on quality practices and standards.
Personal Attributes
12. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in assessing quality metrics and identifying potential issues.
13. Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess complex information and make informed decisions based on data.
14. Initiative: Proactive in identifying potential quality improvements and implementing solutions.
Educational Background
- A degree in engineering, quality management, business administration, or a related field is often preferred.
- Professional certifications related to quality management (such as Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)) can enhance your qualifications.
Industry-Specific Knowledge
- Depending on the industry (manufacturing, healthcare, construction, etc.), specific knowledge about operational processes, materials, and standards relevant to that field may also be required.
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