Total 6 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in eastbourne bn20 8eh

Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

The Assistant Quality and Training Manager for HSDU is a crucial role in supporting the Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit. This position ensures that all training and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) comply with the MHRA guidelines and helps us to ensure we are meeting the requirements of our SGS certification which enables us to evidence we are meeting statutory requirements for reprocessing for our own and other Trusts.

Key responsibilities include:

Training Management: Overseeing the training programmes for HSDU staff to ensure they are knowledgeable and competent in their roles.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Ensuring all procedures are up-to-date, accurately followed, and in line with MHRA guidelines.

Quality Assurance: Facilitating the achievement and maintenance of SGS quality accreditation, a mark of high standards in healthcare services.

Compliance and Standards: Monitoring compliance with regulatory standards to avoid breaches that could jeopardise the unit’s accreditation and operational integrity.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.


In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.


There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Please see attached job description, for any further questions or queries, please contact the appointed manager.


This advert closes on Thursday 3 Oct 2024

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At East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust we are looking for an experienced clinician who has experience working at a senior level, providing strategic vision and leadership in the specialist field of clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement.

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about driving improvement in patient safety and the quality of care across the Trust.

Reporting to the Chief Nurse you will take a strategic lead and be responsible for owning and driving the strategic clinical governance, quality assurance and quality improvement agenda.

The Associate Director of Clinical Governance and Quality will be accountable for the delivery of quality assurance and improvement and will have a specific remit in providing expertise and leadership in clinical governance, quality assurance and improvement. As a patient safety specialist, the Associate Director will provide patient safety expertise/leadership with the organisation and support the continued development of the patient safety culture.

The post-holder will liaise with the Chief of Staff, the Chief Nurse and the Chief Medical Officer to ensure that the clinical governance, health and safety, patient safety and other clinical corporate functions are engaged so as to promote joined-up resolutions and improved awareness of the clinical governance issues we face collectively.

The Associate Director for Clinical Governance and Quality will provide strategic input and senior representation and leadership on multi-agency meetings/ICB meetings as required. You will be responsible for producing and presenting high quality, accurate reports to boards, committee's and other meetings as requiring, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.







A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.


In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.


There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Please refer to the job description attached.



If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.


This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Jul 2024

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Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Are you looking for role that is both challenging and rewarding? Do you have an eye for detail and like making informed decisions?

We have an exciting opportunity to be a part of the store management team. As a Stock Control Supervisor you will identify causes that affect on shelf availability and by working with your peers put measures in place to ensure our valued customers can purchase the products that they need when they need them. You will also have a large role to play in maximising the profitability of the store by understanding and then taking action on issues that cause stock loss.

Managing the store\\'s product promotions is another key part to the role and you will be responsible for pricing accuracy so having a structured way of working is key to helping the store achieve legal compliance.

If you feel that you have what it takes and wish to take that next step on your career path then please apply.

Ensure that the team comply with legal standards and company procedures at all times.

You will be responsible for stocking the product range that our customers require and make sure they are available on shelf with the correct prices. You will be the Champion of product availability.

Taking action on causes that lead to stock loss and working with the store team come up with solutions that will improve profitability.

To be successful in this role your skills and experience will include:

Passionate about providing exceptional customer service

Accurate and analytical, ensuring accurate records are maintained

Flexible, adaptable and enjoys working with, as well as managing a team

An excellent communicator and have some experience in supervising or managing a team.

Practical experience in the retail trade

Experience of Sales Based Ordering would be advantageous

To contribute to high standards of quality care and provide professional nursing IPC leadership and clinical advice and management in relation to the key dimensions of health care quality. Patient safety The effectiveness of all health care interventions Patient experience The environment in which care is delivered To actively contribute to the improvement of service and quality of care provision to meet the needs of our patients and their families. To act as role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing, and supporting staff, students and learners and participate in the education, development, and mentorship of other staff relating to IPC. To champion IPC practice within SDHC, linking into relevant and appropriate local and national networks as required. Delivery of Effective Healthcare within the organisation Provides specialist infection prevention and control advice to all staff Provide specialist nursing input in the identification, prevention, monitoring and control of infection, to all staff at all levels Identify, investigate, and monitor hazardous practice, ineffective procedures, or environmental hazards. Communicates actions required across the organisation following discussion and agreement with relevant function Director in SDHC Clinical Governance and Reduction of Risk Participate in the development and implementation of audit and monitoring tools relevant to infection control across services and premises With the support of the Clinical Governance Committee, critically appraise and evaluate infection control practice through a structured audit programme. With the support of the Senior Leadership Team, feedback data to clinical staff and work with clinical teams to address issues raised Clinical Delivery (at least 50% of contracted hours) Directly help to deliver on SDHCs contractual requirements to deliver the COVID19 Vaccination Programme and use any spare capacity to support delivery of other SDHC clinical services including Extended Access Service. Contribute to other service audits and Care Quality initiatives as required Works collaboratively with the Director of Quality Compliance and Engagement and the Clinical Director to support the delivery of the highest possible standard of clinical provision throughout the organisation. The post holder will provide a customer focused service and will be proactive in identifying and implementing improvements Assist with control and maintenance of medical equipment as required Leadership Work closely and constructively with your Line Manager and other service leads to ensure care, safety, effectiveness and responsiveness. Contribute to the development of Policies and Procedures where required Help to ensure that teams work to the requirements of SDHC policies and procedures Aligning to our values you will be accountable and responsible for own actions, working within professional and personal boundaries and competencies. Contribute to the continual improvement of SDHC services, sharing best practice and speaking up when things go wrong. People/Relationship Management Develop sustainable and effective working relationships across SDHC and relevant external stakeholders. Support stakeholder engagement activities as required Help provide a positive and pleasant working environment where people are motivated to deliver and to develop and learn. Help to support and encourage a diverse and inclusive company culture and workplace having regard to equality and diversity. Patient & Public Involvement Support service leads and teams to ensure patient-centred services are of a consistently high CQC compliant standard Particular attention will be paid to how we ensure the care we provide is safe, effective, caring, and responsive. You will help evidence how SDHC meets these aims. Apply a consistent approach to improvement based on patient and stakeholder feedback Provide support to patient and stakeholder engagement activities as required Contribute to and prepare effective communications to inform patients, teams, and other stakeholders of any relevant developments Risk Management In collaboration with the Director of Quality Compliance and Engagement, oversee maintenance of risk registers to ensure appropriate actions are being taken in a timely manner Undertake new risk assessments as required. Provide support to activities which are part of health and safety (including premises related) work programmes as required Promote and maintain systems, practices and evidence in line with the requirements of external bodies such as CQC and support the Director of Quality Compliance and Engagement and others as appropriate to ensure the organisation is CQC compliant and ready If you like being busy and enjoy working with infection prevention and control in a supportive environment with friendly teams, this role is for you. Key working relationships Clinical Director Director of Quality Compliance and Engagement Senior Leadership Team SDHC service leads SDHC clinical staff NHSE ICB CQC Other public sector organisations Third sector organisations Collaborative working / other duties This job description is not exhaustive. SDHC reserves the right to require you to undertake any other duties and to support colleagues across all areas of the company at the request of the line manager and it is a condition of your employment that you are prepared to do this. We expect all staff to work collaboratively generally and specifically when required to ensure critical functions are met in the wider interests of the company. This may include project work, being a temporary point of contact and/or undertaking or providing support for critical tasks for absence cover. You will be supported during any such periods to ensure your workload is appropriately adjusted and/or additional support (including relevant training) is provided in the short term.