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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.The RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Quality Manager to join the Scottish Microbiology Reference Laboratory (SMiRL) and the West of Scotland Specialist Virology Centre (WoSSVC), based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The post is based within the SMiRL and WoSSVC laboratories at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, a stateoftheart facility employing highly complex diagnostic and molecular platforms. These include Abbott Alinity i and Alinity M systems, Roche extraction platforms and LightCyclers, Applied Biosystems realtime PCR systems, DiaSorin Liaison and bioMérieux analysers, together with Sanger and nextgeneration sequencing (NGS) technologies. The laboratories hold full UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189 standards. SMiRL and Virology play a key role in delivering diagnostic, specialist and reference testing for a wide range of pathogens, supporting clinical decisionmaking, antimicrobial resistance surveillance, vaccine surveillance, public health policy and outbreak management for the Scottish population. Both services actively participate in training and education, collaborative research and development, and maintain close working relationships with Public Health Scotland (PHS) and other national stakeholders.Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: Glasgow Royal InfirmaryMonday to FridayThere is no requirement for evening or weekend workingKey ResponsibilitiesWorking under the direction of the Quality, Point of Care and Training Manager, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the Quality Management System (QMS) is implemented, maintained and continuously improved across both servicesThe role includes oversight of scheduled and unscheduled audit programmes, investigation and management of nonconformances, and ensuring that corrective and preventative actions are implemented and monitored for effectivenessThe post holder will report on the functioning and effectiveness of the QMS and will perform or supervise internal audits in line with UKAS accreditation requirements, supporting ongoing compliance with ISO 15189Implement, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) across both servicesEnsure consistent application of quality standards and processes throughout the organisationSupport effective quality governance in line with service and organisational objectivesWork collaboratively with senior management to embed quality systems and best practiceProvide leadership and assurance on quality performance across servicesKnowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical ScientistMSc in Biomedical Science, Fellowship of the IBMS (FIBMS) or equivalent qualificationExperience working within a UKASaccredited laboratory environmentDemonstrable experience in quality management, audit and governanceWhat We OfferWe offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidaysMembership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefitsSalary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based coursesEnhanced pay for working public holidaysNHS discounts on a wide range of goods and servicesConfidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapiesInterested?If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.For An Informal Discussion, Please ContactSally Taylor, Quality, Point of Care and Training Manager, Sally.Taylor3@nhs.scotDetails on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the in the first instance.
