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Job summary

Main area
Pathology - Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
37.5 hours per week (Full-Time 37.5 hours per week)
Job ref
164-6451759
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
QMC Campus
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£25,147 - £27,596 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

BCSP - Quality and Operational Coordinator

Band 4

Job overview

This role is a key member of the Bowel Cancer Screening department and specifically the Quality and Operational sections, assisting in the delivery  of a quality-driven, cost-effective, patient focussed service consistent with the objectives of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and Nottingham University Hospitals Trust.

The role involves:

  • Assisting the Quality team with providing comprehensive co-ordination and organisation of quality related duties such as in house audit activities, in conjunction with UKAS ISO15189:2022 and Screening Quality Assurance Service (SQAS) standards.
  • Supporting the Assistant Operational Manager by carrying out operational duties whilst effectively checking and testing departmental processes.

The post is based at the Queens Medical Centre campus.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

As a Quality & Operational Coordinator, the post holder will be a member of the departmental team and assist in the delivery of a quality driven, cost effective, patient focused service consistent with the Nottingham 
University Hospitals Trust’s objectives. 

The post holders’ main role is to support the Quality and Operational teams to ensure the highest standards are maintained through all processes of the department. 

Working for our organisation

here are so many reasons to choose NUH as the place to start or take the next step on your NHS career.

This year the NHS is marking 70 years, so we asked our colleagues to give us 70 reasons why they enjoy being part of Team NUH. We asked for 70  and we got even more.

They told us they are proud of our commitment to patient safety and the fact that we’re a leader in clinical excellence and outcomes; they enjoy being part of a busy, dynamic Trust. They are excited to make important contributions to the next generation through teaching, research and innovation; working with world leading clinical experts using state-of-the-art facilities and being at the forefront of utilising technology to improve patient care.

There are so many reasons to join Team NUH. Which one will you choose?

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

 

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to Higher Diploma level or equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience.
  • GCSE English and Maths C or above
  • Evidence of continuous learning and development in related area
  • • Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Desirable criteria
  • A-level Qualification in Maths or equivalent
  • A-level Qualification in English or equivalent
  • Knowledge of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Computer System
  • Knowledge and experience of Q-Pulse

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of undertaking audits
  • Experience of working with document control procedures and SOP production/maintenance
  • Experience of quality control systems and implementation of associated policies
  • Experience of change management and ability to demonstrate implementing changes to own work area.
  • Experience of dealing with non-conformities (as applied to quality control processes)
  • Experience of working with confidential, sensitive and contentious information
Desirable criteria
  • Experience working in Cancer Screening programmes
  • Experience of performing root cause analyses and trend analyses data
  • Previous involvement in UKAS and or QA inspections

Communication and relationship

Essential criteria
  • Able to communicate confidently and effectively with clarity and precision with all levels of staff
  • Able to present a professional image when communicating via the telephone, in writing and in person.
  • Able to construct clear, grammatically correct reports.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Able to work well in a team and as an individual

Analytical and Judgement skill

Essential criteria
  • Works with attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Investigational/problem solving skills
  • Ability to make judgements to resolve issues within remit of rolw

Planning & organisation skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to plan and manage own work schedule
  • Self-starter with excellent time management skills
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative
  • Plans to ensure deadlines are met

Physical skills

Essential criteria
  • Keyboard skills and computer literacy

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderadded for NUHArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.NHS Rainbow badge

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Fiona Mcleod
Job title
Operational & Quality Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0115 8492317
Additional information

Deborah Clogg, Quality Assurance Officer
[email protected]

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