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Quality Assurance Manager
NHS
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
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The QA Manager is an autonomous specialist working within the multidisciplinary team. They will lead on all quality initiatives with the CCTU, developing, implementing and maintaining quality systems and processes, and ensuring that all clinical research within CCRU is delivered in accordance with GCP.
They will line‑manage a number of staff, including a Quality Assurance Assistant who will support quality projects and directives. The QA Manager will also provide leadership and support to the team as a whole.
Excellent communication and a proven ability to implement change, or new systems, are essential for the role. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience of managing/leading teams within the NHS setting. They will have significant experience in quality assurance and clinical trials and an in‑depth knowledge of GCP and research governance.
Main duties of the job The QA Manager will work autonomously to ensure systems and processes are in place to ensure Clinical Trials are delivered within local, national and international standards.
To coordinate and lead on any sponsor audits / regulatory inspections.
To design and deliver SOP training to all members of the team as required.
To support Research Managers as required.
To lead on QA projects as directed by CCTU Senior Management as required.
About us University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.
We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Cancer Services
sits within the Surgery and Cancer Board. It incorporates comprehensive outpatient, day care, and ambulatory care and inpatient services for the specialities of inpatient and outpatient oncology and Haematology.
The
Cancer Clinical Trials Unit
office is based in 250 Euston Rd and comprises three main areas: Haematology, Oncology and Paediatric Oncology and it supports activity in the local Clinical Research Facility and the North Thames Local Comprehensive Research Network and Experimental Cancer Centre. Each group comprises teams of research nurses, clinical trial practitioners and data managers and provides support to local Investigators wishing to conduct clinical trials and other high quality clinical research projects within UCLH. Each team supports a process for agreeing a portfolio of research and ensures that trials are conducted to the highest standards and in accordance with UK legislation and the R&D Governance Framework. The aim of the Unit is to effectively use resources so as to ensure that patients have access to entry into clinical trials, as appropriate, and maintain the highest quality of care for patients.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England — In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff. To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications
First degree or equivalent in clinical or life science related subject.
Master's Degree or equivalent experience
Certified training in Good Clinical Practice.
Excellent knowledge of the Research Governance Framework for Health and Community Care, Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations, Adults with Incapacity Act, Data Protection Act, Governance Arrangements for Research Ethics Committees and Human Tissue Act.
Knowledge of local, national and international developments in clinical research policy.
Formal training/ certification in Quality Management and/or monitoring clinical trials.
Experience
Significant experience of undertaking, coordinating or managing clinical research
Experience of developing and implementing QA procedures in a clinical research environment.
Experience of undergoing an inspection and audit by an external authority.
Relevant experience at a Band 7 or equivalent
Previous NHS experience or equivalent work experience
Previous experience of formal and informal teaching of staff
Strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working
Experience of managing QA systems for clinical trials in Phases I, II and III
Experience of providing training in GCP/GLP
Managerial experience
Skills and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Able to interpret complex information in order to facilitate change
Good negotiating skills and the ability to influence others at all levels to initiate change
Confident in delivering sensitive information with tact and diplomacy
Confident in making autonomous professional decisions relating to QA
Good IT skills and confident using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Good organisational and time management skills
Able to pay attention to detail
Willing to provide support to other areas in setting up a Quality Management and audit system
Communication
Demonstrates commitment to multidisciplinary working
Able to work across organisational and professional boundaries
Able to negotiate effectively with different disciplines
Understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to the service
Personal and People Development
Demonstrates a clear vision of the role and service.
Able to resolve complex problems
Effective communicator, in writing, verbally & electronically
Specific Requirements
Proven ability to work under own initiative
Diplomatic and calm under pressure
Proven ability to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines
Team Player
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£56,276 to £63,176 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS
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Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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