Job overview

The Quality Manager will be responsible for the design, creation and implementation of a quality management system in order to acquire JACIE (Joint Accreditation Committee-ISCT & EBMT) accreditation and thereafter to manage the system ensuring that the Bone Marrow Transplant Service becomes progressively more effective in quality terms, meets Bone Marrow Transplant Service regulatory standards and maintains accreditation requirements. The Quality Manager will work closely with the Clinical Programme Director and Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialists. The Quality Manger will establish the data and information requirement for JACIE standards and accreditation. This will involve the design and development of appropriate new models and processes for data management, the promotion and facilitation of use of the knowledge and information throughout the department.

The Quality Manager will have the skills and ability to promote quality, safety and service improvements within all areas of the service and across the division. Organisation, preparation, planning, data collection, audit and process control are central to effective Stem Cell Transplant services; they are also vital to clinical governance and risk management within the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Write & manage policies and procedures. Policies will impact beyond own area of activity

Maintain and upgrade the quality system documentation structure (Q-pulse) and layout ensuring it is effective and easy to use 

Maintain accurate records of transplant activity for submission to commissioners, BSBMTCT and EBMT registries. Report activity, clinical variances and incidents at the monthly project meetings 

Coordinate and participate in local meetings, decision making and policy implementation 

Participate in weekly MDT meetings and coordinate the monthly shared care SCT MDT with BHOC 

Lead for monthly JACIE SCT meetings 

Be familiar with the area of work for which they are Quality Manager; relevant statutory requirements, clinical governance, risk management and quality audit policies and procedures of the Trust and the system(s) of accreditation required 

Contribute to and develop established in-house educational programmes for health care professionals, addressing all aspects of the JACIE accreditation process, transplant procedure and patient pathway

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.