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
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.
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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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.
