Quality Manager Laboratory Medicine (Fixed term 12 months)

Job summary The Quality Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for quality management across Laboratory Medicine services, ensuring the effective implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS). The post holder will lead quality, governance, audit, risk management and accreditation activities across Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Clinical Biochemistry, Essential Services, Specimen Reception and Mortuary services. Working closely with clinical, scientific and operational leaders, the post holder will ensure compliance with ISO 15189:2022, HTA, MHRA and other relevant regulatory standards, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and patient-focused services. The role will lead quality improvement programmes, coordinate internal and external audits and inspections, manage quality investigations, and oversee corrective and preventive action plans to maintain accreditation and continuously improve service performance. The successful candidate will provide expert advice on quality and compliance matters, lead and develop the Quality Team, and promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and patient safety across Laboratory Medicine. They will analyse quality and performance data, manage quality risks, develop policies and governance frameworks, and contribute to the strategic development and transformation of pathology services across the organisation. Main duties of the job Lead and maintain the Quality Management System across Laboratory Medicine services. Ensure compliance with ISO 15189, HTA, MHRA and other relevant regulatory standards.Lead accreditation, audit, inspection and quality assurance activities. Investigate quality incidents, risks and non-conformities, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented.Drive continuous quality improvement and patient safety initiatives across the service. Develop, review and implement quality policies, procedures and governance processes.Analyse quality and performance data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement. Provide expert advice and support to clinical, scientific and operational teams on quality and compliance matters. Manage and develop the Quality Team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. Act as the key liaison with regulatory and accreditation bodies and contribute to the strategic development of Laboratory Medicine services. About us Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston. With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge. Details Date posted 11 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £57,528 to £64,750 a year pa Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 387-DT8078-CCC Job locations Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston General Hospital Bristol BS2 8HW United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and