HSDU Quality Manager
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Eastbourne, BN21 2UD
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
Quality Manager HSDUBand 6 - East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Are you an experienced quality professional with knowledge of healthcare decontamination...
This role focuses on quality assurance, compliance, governance, risk management, service improvement, health and safety, and staff training across HSDU (Hospital Sterile Services) and Estates & Facilities services.
Quality Management Systems
- Manage and continually improve quality management systems.Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain quality documentation, procedures and records.
- Lead continuous improvement and support accreditation activities.
- Provide expert quality management advice and support across
Estates and Facilities.
- Audit and Compliance
- Develop and manage internal audit programmes.
- Conduct audits and coordinate external inspections
- Monitor corrective and preventative actions following audits.
- Prepare services for accreditation and regulatory reviews.
- Produce governance and compliance reports.
- Monitor compliance with policies, regulations and service agreements.
Governance and Risk Management
- Support investigations into incidents, complaints and non-conformities.
- Ensure risk assessments are completed and maintained.
- Monitor quality trends and escalate significant risks.
- Contribute to governance, assurance and risk reporting across Estates and Facilities.
HSDU Quality Assurance
- Ensure decontamination services meet regulatory and quality standards.
- Monitor validation, verification and quality assurance processes.
- Support compliance with Medical Devices Regulations, HTM guidance and decontamination standards.
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 onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Statement on the Use of AI
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Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience in Quality Management, Healthcare, Facilities Management or a related discipline.
- Internal Quality Management Systems Auditor qualification.
- Management qualification or equivalent management experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- NEBOSH National General Certificate.
- Lead Auditor qualification
- Fire Safety Trainer qualification
- Manual Handling Trainer qualification
- Risk Assessment qualification
Experience
Essential
- Working at management level.
- Working with Quality Management Systems and conducting internal audits.
- Quality monitoring in all areas of facilities including the special requirements of medical devices.
- Monitoring of Health & Safety standards.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 13485:2016
- Medical Devices Regulations.
- Decontamination standards and best practice.
- Health and Safety legislation.
- Risk assessment methodologies.
- Audit and quality improvement techniques.
- Trust governance arrangements.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prepare reports and present findings.
- Strong IT skills.
- Ability to influence and engage staff at all levels.
Other
Essential
- Reliable work record
- Enhanced DBS clearance if applicable
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values
- Ability to travel independently between ESHT sites
- Commitment to continuous improvement
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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