A talented and motivated Quality Manager is sought to lead on the quality management and service improvement of the Cellular Therapy Programme, including trials and licensed cellular therapy products (CAR-T and gene-therapy products). The post-holder will be responsible ensuring that we meet applicable JACIE standards for immune effector cells (IEC) and applicable HTA standards.

This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work alongside a team of quality managers to maintain the quality management system on behalf of the Stem Cell Transplant Programme. The post holder will be required to lead/co-lead on regulatory inspections and JACIE inspections, trial or licensed product onboarding.The post holder must have excellent IT skills, be well organized and methodical with good communication skills. On the job training for our quality management software (Q-Pulse) will be provided.

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:

o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery o Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital o Eastman Dental Hospital o Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine o University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre o The Hospital for Tropical Diseases o University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.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 description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in womens 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.

UCLH has a world class cancer service and is one of the largest stem cell transplant and CAR-T centres in Europe. We are very excited to be further expanding our service into Oncology, particularly with tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) and non-malignant indications.The post holder will work in direct support of the Lead Cancer Quality Manager and other members of the quality team including the Quality Manager for WCTU, the Quality Manager for HSCT and the Assistant Quality Manager for Cellular Therapies.

The role will also include working with the wider cancer management team to ensure that service objectives are achieved in a timely fashion, in line with Trust priorities and prevailing best practice or accreditation, licensing or regulatory requirements.

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 for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*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 second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent
• Relevant post-graduate training in quality management or equivalent experience in quality management.
• Knowledge of the NHS or other healthcare system(s)
• Knowledge of clinical aspects of cellular therapies and stem cell transplantation
• Familiar and competent with research methodology and clinical audit
• Experience and knowledge of the components of clinical governance processes, incdent response and management as well as risk management and change control.

Desirable

• Q-Pulse administration

Experience

Essential

• Previous involvement in the management of clinical trials according to GMP and GCP.
• A good working knowledge and understanding of the HTA Tissues and cells directives.
• A good working knowledge of JACIE requirements.
• Experience of leading on internal audits and external audits/accreditation
• Experience of supporting education, development and training.
• Experience in compiling and implementing policies and procedures that promote quality and service improvement.

Desirable

• Previous involvement in the management of clinical trials according to GMP and GCP.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to prioritise and manage own workload
• Able to work collaboratively and effectively with others at all levels
• Good problem solving skills and time management
• Able to collate and analyse complex information and produce reports and presentations for a wide variety of audiences
• Proficient in the use of IT, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and Email.

Communication

Essential

• Good communication skills (verbal, non-verbal and written)
• Able to negotiate and persuade staff and colleagues at different levels.

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
• Able to organise multi-disciplinary workshops and training events

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UCLH

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG

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