Job Title: Laboratory Quality Co-ordinator
The laboratory quality co-ordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of a compliant, efficient and functional quality management system for all laboratory departments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Continual improvement and maintenance of a compliant quality management system for all laboratory departments;
* Ensure the laboratory remains up to date with knowledge and understanding of new quality developments;
* Participate in scheduled audits as required;
* Manage and maintain the document control system;
Ensure that policies and procedures are distributed and acknowledged;
Assist in training staff on quality management systems;
Assess compliance of critical equipment used in the laboratory;
Maintain and update the assets register;
Collect, analyze and present quality data and statistics;
Support completion of annual quality management review;
Bring any information or findings that could adversely affect the quality of the service to the attention of hospital management.
* Provide excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a high capacity for responsibility and individual initiative.
* Have experience of working in the area of quality, preferably in medical laboratories and accreditation environments.
* Hold a degree in biomedical science or relevant field.
* Minimum 2 years satisfactory post qualification experience.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential:
Possess a degree in Biomedical Science or relevant field
Minimum of 2 years satisfactory post-qualification experience
Familiarity with ISO 15189 and quality audit policies and procedures of accreditation in use.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a high capacity for responsibility and individual initiative.
Desirable: Experience of INAB Accreditation, experience in training/presenting, knowledge and understanding of current legislation and its impact on provision of quality laboratory services.
Skills & Abilities:
Co-ordinate with laboratory management and other hospital departments to ensure delivery of a quality laboratory service
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a high capacity for responsibility and individual initiative
Ability to demonstrate adaptability to rapid changing environment.
Be familiar with laboratory information systems and IT packages supporting office and laboratory services.
Good organizational and time management skills.
About This Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced quality professional to join our team as a Laboratory Quality Co-ordinator. You will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of a quality laboratory service across various departments. We are looking for someone who has a strong background in quality management and can lead by example.
What We Offer:
A competitive salary package and benefits
Opportunities for career development and growth
Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Flexible working arrangements
How To Apply:
If you are a motivated and experienced quality professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.
We Are An Equal Opportunities Employer:
We welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of their race, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, religion or any other protected characteristic.