HSDU Deputy & Quality Manager

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Western Collegiate Club Hockey Association .Working full time: 37.5 hours per week. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our Sterile Services Department as a HSDU Deputy and Quality Manager. This is a key role responsible for developing and maintaining robust quality assurance and production control systems to ensure the safe and efficient manufacture of sterile surgical instrument sets and sterile procedure packs.Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor quality assurance and production control systems within the department.Liaise with service users to ensure service agreements and quality targets are consistently met.Support the department manager in the day-to-day management of systems and staff.Oversee internal operations in the manager''s absence, ensuring continuity of service and adherence to established routines.Ensure all quality checks are completed on schedule, results are accurately recorded, and corrective actions are taken in line with departmental quality systems.Promote a culture of continuous improvement by engaging with customers, listening to feedback, and responding proactively to service needs.Main duties

include undertaking quality-related training to the required standards, maintaining ISO 13485 accreditation, and developing the system to continually improve standards and remain compliant with latest versions. Other duties include ensuring management commitment to the process, maintaining audit reports, liaising with the Notified Body for external audits, preparing information for Management Meetings, updating quality procedures, maintaining the organisational chart, recording and addressing issues with sets, holding regular production meetings with supervisors, providing QA and production control services, conducting departmental audits, random sampling, active participation in production of sterile supplies when necessary, maintaining quality records, staff training, and actioning discrepancies promptly.Qualifications

EssentialDegree or equivalent level of knowledgeTechnical Vocational Qualification (TVQ) level 1 and 2 or NVQ 3Knowledge and experienceKnowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel)Knowledge of Quality Management SystemLeadership and people management skills; considerable production experienceTraining of staffAppraiser courseDesirableSupervisory management coursePrevious management experience (e.g., charge hand, supervisor, team leader) minimum 3 yearsDisclosure and Sponsorship

This post may be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service ( DBS ) check. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. See UK Visas and Immigration guidance for details. Applicants are advised to apply early as vacancies may close before the advertised date.Additional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be submitted where applicable. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service (£16 per year).Employer details

Employer: Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation TrustLocation: Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester CH2 ..... full job details .....