Medical Lab Quality & Assessment Lead

United Kingdom Accreditation Service Limited; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accreditation body in the UK is seeking an Assessment Manager for its Healthcare team, focusing on Medical Laboratories. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 15189, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and relevant experience in quality management. Responsibilities include selecting assessment teams, leading assessments, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The position involves extensive travel within the UK. This role is vital for maintaining high standards within the public interest.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of ISO/IEC 15189 and its implementation.
• Experience in Genomics, Immunology or Biochemistry is advantageous.
• Hands-on experience and knowledge of modern quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Selecting assessment teams.
• Establishing the assessment approach.
• Leading the assessment and coordinating the team.
• Collating and reporting each assessment.
• Progressing each assessment project from start to finish.

Skills

Knowledge of ISO/IEC 15189

Customer-focused

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

A leading accreditation body in the UK is seeking an Assessment Manager for its Healthcare team, focusing on Medical Laboratories. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 15189, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and relevant experience in quality management. Responsibilities include selecting assessment teams, leading assessments, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The position involves extensive travel within the UK. This role is vital for maintaining high standards within the public interest.