Job Overview
The Network Quality Manager will provide expert leadership for the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Histopathology Quality Management System across the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) network.
Job Overview
The Network Quality Manager will provide expert leadership for the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Histopathology Quality Management System across the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) network.
Working across hub and satellite laboratories, the post holder will ensure compliance with ISO 15189:2022, Human Tissue Authority requirements, UKAS accreditation standards, Trust policies and relevant legislation, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality diagnostic services.
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for managing the Histopathology Quality Team and driving a culture of quality, governance and continuous improvement across the network. The post holder will lead all aspects of quality management, providing specialist advice on quality, risk and clinical governance to senior managers, consultant medical staff and multidisciplinary teams. They will interpret complex regulatory and professional requirements, translating them into systems, policies and procedures that support compliance and service excellence.
Coordinating external inspections and accreditation visits, including UKAS and HTA assessments, ensuring inspection readiness and timely completion of corrective and preventative actions. They will support the harmonisation of quality processes, documentation, training and governance arrangements across Surrey and Berkshire labs, helping to deliver a consistent and standardised network operating model
Main duties of the job
We are incredibly proud of our Digital Histopathology programme, which has transformed the way we work by creating a digitally enabled service that supports modern pathology practice.
This investment has strengthened consultant networking and reporting capabilities, improved turnaround times, and enhanced collaboration across the service.
In addition, NHS England funding has supported the introduction of automation and modern histopathology equipment, providing ready-to-use technology that supports robust verification and validation processes. These developments are fundamental to maintaining the highest standards of quality, governance, and workforce development.
Working for our organisation
Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Working closely with operational, clinical and technical leaders, the post holder will oversee audits, incident management, quality improvement initiatives, risk management activities and staff competency frameworks.
They will analyse quality performance data, prepare reports for governance committees and contribute to the strategic development of Histopathology services.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence quality standards across a progressive pathology network, ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting innovation, workforce development and continuous service improvement.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- FIBMS
- Relevant MSc (preferably Biomedical Science) Or equivalent
- Registration with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
Desirable criteria
- Chartered Scientist status (CSci)
- NVQ Assessor
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 5 years post registration experience as a BMS
- Experience of training in technical and scientific areas of practice
Desirable criteria
- Experienced IBMS Portfolio Assessor
- Experience in research projects at postgraduate level
- Experience of appraisal/IPR process and development of PDPs
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
- Broad knowledge of pathology specialisms, including terminology in use, diseases, etc
- Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, COSHH, HPC requirements, A4C KSF process, laboratory accreditation standards and quality issues
Desirable criteria
- Proven ability to design, deliver and assess effective programmes of learning for students and post-graduate learners
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.
We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
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