SARC Quality Manager

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The post-holder will play a critical role in establishing, implementing, and maintaining the organisation's ISO15189-compliant Quality Management System (QMS). The post-holder will ensure that SARC services comply with ISO15189, the Forensic Science Regulator's (FSR) Codes of Practice and Conduct, and associated appendices, enabling the organisation to achieve and maintain UKAS accreditation. As part of these regulations all SARC staff will be required to provide a DNA sample which will be held on a SARC Elimination Database and/or the Central Elimination Database.
The post-holder will report to senior SARC management and act as the primary lead and first point of contact for all matters related to quality, accreditation, FSR, CQC and all Regulatory compliance. Although the role will not require deep technical expertise in all SARC-related professions, the post-holder will collaborate effectively with clinical, policing, forensic, and external partners to maintain a robust and effective QMS, the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge., + Report to senior management on QMS performance and improvement needs.
+ Collate, analyse and present data on capacity, demand, performance, effectiveness and cost.
+ Manage audit reports and ensure corrective actions are effective.
Communication
+ Act as the first point of contact for all quality-related communication.
+ Develop relationships with UKAS, FCN, FSR/Home Office, policing, NHS, charities and other stakeholders.
+ Represent the organisation at regional and national quality forums.
+ Notify customers, UKAS and FSR of non-conformances where required.
Quality & Forensics
+ Establish, implement and maintain the ISO15189 Quality Management System.
+ Ensure SARC services comply with ISO15189 and FSR Codes of Practice and Conduct.
+ Achieve and maintain UKAS accreditation.
+ Act as the quality lead and make decisions regarding the QMS.
+ Provide specialist advice on quality systems and accreditation.
+ Manage non-conformances and implement corrective actions in collaboration with the SARC staff as required
+ Seek and implement service delivery improvements.
+ Lead on the management of Proficiency Testing schedules.
+ Coordinate QMS-related activities across the organisation to ensure compliance.
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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· Strong understanding of quality management systems.
· Ability to lead accreditation processes and ensure compliance with ISO15189 and FSR Codes.
· Competence in internal auditing, continuous improvement, reporting, and risk management.
· Capability to influence stakeholders and drive quality improvements across complex, multi-agency environments.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting