Job summary
Employer heading
Quality and Production Co-ordinator
Band 5
Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Harrogate and District Foundation NHS Trust and supplies services to the hospital and community services with respect to:
Maintenance, Sterile Services, Portering, Catering, Equipment Library, Linen and Sewing room, Security, Car Parking, General Office, Front desk reception and Domestics.
This company formed in March 2018. We are excited about the opportunities being within our own company brings and we know that our success is dependent on the continued hard work, co-operation and innovation of everyone at HIF, and we want to create a working environment that allows everyone to thrive. We take pride in our services and want newcomers to the organisation to do the same.
Job overview
The role entails supporting the SSD Manager in day-to-day operations, managing corrective and preventive actions per ISO13485, and investigating Datix events for compliance. It includes providing technical oversight, ensuring safety standards, and managing quality procedures. Responsibilities encompass delivering high-quality service, contributing to decontamination services, troubleshooting issues, and participating in audits. Additionally, managing staff development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and conducting risk assessments are vital. The role involves budget management, collaborating with teams, maintaining equipment, and providing technical advice. Participation in research, training, and quality assurance programs is expected. Effective communication, adherence to Key Performance Indicators, and guidance to healthcare science workforce are crucial.
Main duties of the job
- Support SSD Manager in day-to-day operational management of the department
- Manage corrective and preventive action process in accordance with ISO13485
- Close down CAPA’s in accordance with ISO13485
- Manage and investigate Datix events regarding compliance within the department
- Provide technical oversight and manage the team
- Maintain high departmental safety standards
- Manage, develop, and review quality procedures, SOPs, and forms
- Ensure delivery of high-quality service
- Contribute to specialised decontamination services
- Apply professional judgment and scientific knowledge
- To ensure the department operates within the financial budget and delivers cost improvement programmes
- To participate in research projects and validate new equipment/processes
For full details please refer to the attached job description
Working for our organisation
Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF) was formed in 2018 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Harrogate and District Foundation NHS Trust. We supply a wide range of services to the hospitals and community sites, including; cleaning, catering, portering, hotel services, estates maintenance, sterile services, equipment library, security, car parking, general office, energy, waste and environmental impact reduction.
One of our 400 + dedicated HIF colleagues, is often the first person a patient or visitor meets when they come to Harrogate District Hospital and can make a really positive difference to them. Our work is also vital to ensure that our colleagues in the medical teams have the facilities and equipment they need to provide excellent care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information about this position please see attached the job description and person specification.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Decontamination Experience
- ISO 13485 Experience
- Level 2/3 Healthcare Science Award or equivalent
- Member of IDSc
Desirable criteria
- Introduction to ISO13485 – certificate
- Previous NHS experience
- Leadership qualification
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Elaine Stanton
- Job title
- SSD/MEL Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01423 557367
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