Haematology and Specimen Reception Network Quality Officer

Job overview

• The role will cover Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services Haematology departments (BSPS) and Specimen Reception, it will include a blend of home working and cross site attendance. There will be a requirement to work closely with the other Blood Sciences Quality officers to provide cover and ensure a harmonized approach to quality within Blood Sciences with leadership from the Blood Sciences Quality Manager and Deputy General Managers Quality management to include audit, document control, incident and under the guidance with blood sciences BT IT lead. Provide support for departments to achieve appropriate accreditation.

Main duties of the job

• To assist and support the implementation and management of the Quality Management system (QMS) across Haematology and Specimen Reception within BSPS, in conjunction with the Blood Sciences Quality Manager and senior Blood Sciences management, and the BSPS Quality Team To work closely with the Haematology/Blood Sciences Site Lead BMS's, and the Blood Sciences Quality Team to facilitate a harmonised approach to the Blood Sciences QMS across BSPS. To support the development and implementation of quality initiatives within Haematology and Specimen Reception to facilitate the achievement of regulatory and accreditation requirements. To help develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff within the BSPS Trust network, and external customers (where necessary) to ensure the continuing development of a professional and efficient service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Some Key requirements include ability to carry put audits, document control, review of incidents and non-conformities. Support external accreditation visits.