Total 84 Director/C-Level quality control manager job vacancies in The United States of America

Job Description:

1，Establish the company's risk management system and risk control process design based on the overall development strategic goals of the company, promoting comprehensive prevention and control of internal and external risks;

2，Improve and implement risk management processes and standards as required by the risk management control system;

3，Maintain communication with industry and professional systems to obtain relevant operational and risk information, thereby identifying, mitigating, and tracking the implementation of risk response strategies;

4，Responsible for approving the details of risk control operations, guiding team members in investigating, inspecting, and analyzing project risks to avoid them;

5，Stay updated on market business developments and consolidate or refresh relevant regulatory policies to support business operations.

Job Requirements:

1，At least 10 years of relevant experience in risk control positions;

2，At least 3 years of experience in risk control management positions, with strong risk management concepts and team management skills;

3，Proficient in risk control models and processes, with extensive experience in industry risk identification and prevention;

4，High risk sensitivity, proficient in all aspects of risk control operations;

5，Meticulous thinker, strong principles, integrity, high sense of responsibility and professionalism, able to endure hardships, good team collaboration, and communication skills.

JOB DUTIES:

• Work closely with the Product Owners and Product Managers to understand and stay in-sync to the organisation’s vision of next generation integrated best-of-suite enterprise solutions.
• Define and lead the vision, core strategy and core methodology for the organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) division and lead the continuous improvement of the software delivery process.
• Effectively communicate the QA strategy, processes and needs across organisation, as well as within the QA team.
• Apply knowledge from multiple disciplines to develop innovative improvement solutions and processes in QA.
• Determine QA objectives, such as key checkpoints and reviews in application development processes in an agile software development environment.
• Champion high delivery and service standards in ensuring all products are methodically tested and issue-free at all gate-keeping points.
• Drive automated testing initiatives where feasible in both functional and non-functional aspects.
• Act as a supervisor, mentor and role model to the entire QA division with both local and overseas team members and support them in their trainings and career growth.
• Stay up-to-date with new technology trends, languages and techniques.
• Source, seek, hire and fill skills and experience gaps among QA team members.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree of Computing, Software Engineering, IT or related field.
• Over 10+ years of related work experience in leading a team of Quality Assurance (QA) professionals in enterprise-scale turn-key projects and large-scale customer facing systems, preferably in fast-paced tech, IT or gaming industry.
• Experienced in quality assurance and quality control of scalable, maintainable, extensible, web-based enterprise grade applications with web-based and mobile app-based interfaces.
• Excellent documentation skills in drafting clear and concise test scenarios, test cases, along with in-depth knowledge of product QA strategy and methodology.
• Knowledgeable in automated testing setting up automated testing frameworks, pipelines, processes and familiar with various automated testing tools such as JMeter, Jenkins, Selenium, Appium, BrowserStack, Cucumber.
• Proficient in Java and other programming languages which are commonly used in an automated testing environment.
• Experienced practitioner in agile frameworks such as scrum, lean or extreme programming.
• Willing to roll-up one’s sleeves and provide a hands-on help to the team.
• Strong time management skills, ability to meet tight deadlines and successfully juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to lead, convince and inspire team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge in software engineering, technology trends, technology constraints and software development lifecycle is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of design and architecture patterns for both backend and frontend is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to meet and work with offshore team members.

Executive Director, Quality Operations

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Great learning opportunities in a fast-paced environment with first hand encounter on real problems and high visibility on manufacturing operations.
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Our Quality Assurance group ensures every single material inside our products is manufactured, processed, tested, packaged, stored and distributed aligned with our incredibly high standards of quality and meets all regulatory requirements. Partnering across our internal manufacturing facilities, external contract manufacturers and suppliers we create an interdependent global manufacturing network committed to deliver a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide leadership and management of all quality control, micro / sterile, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance functions to effectively support all our manufacturing plants in Singapore to supply new product transfer activities as a cost effective, high quality, business and cGMP compliant organization.
• Drive divisional strategy on site
• Develop and implement site strategy to achieve the desired business results.

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Other responsibilities include:

• Manage all on site Quality functions e.g. quality control, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, provide quality oversight for all GMP activities on site in line with our Quality Management Systems and in compliance to applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Drive divisional and site strategies on site, build robust quality systems and quality culture.
• Maintains laboratory areas and manages release of all raw materials, components and manufactured products (bulk drugs, interplant intermediates, dosage forms, and materials for clinical trials) and assures production complies with approved processes, regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Ensures investigations are performed to resolve production abnormalities and customer complaints.
• Lead, guide, develop and sustain a highly flexible and motivated business unit team to deliver quality support which are timely, cost effective, cGMP and business compliant.
• Set direction, strategies, champion innovation, and continuous improvement within the department to take the Quality function to successively higher performance platforms.
• Lead in the systems development of business, quality, safety, process and personnel recruitment, development, and succession in Quality department
• Network with internal and external parties to develop robust infrastructure of Quality support systems e.g. corporate directives\initiatives, application of our Quality Management Systems, harmonizing and synergizing best practices etc
• Facilitate the communications with regulatory agencies to support required compliance and business needs.
• Partner with site leadership team to develop business and organizational direction, design and execution of management strategies.
• Participate in EHS, Business Compliance, cGMP and all other compliance-related matters, where applicable. This can include specific duties involving in maintaining qualified status of equipment by timely application of and reporting exceptions to the GMP systems supporting the qualified state.
• Supervise and oversee Third Party Contractors, where applicable.
• Any other tasks as and when assigned by Managing Director and Immediate Manager.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related Science, Chemical Engineering or technical field
• 10+ years relevant experience in a quality assurance and other function (e.g. operations, technical, etc) in pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, supplying to highly regulated markets such as FDA and EMA
• Experience of active pharmaceuticals, tablets, sterile and biotech operations and inhalation products preferred.

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

Who we are

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

Please see accompanying job description and job specification for the details of this role. Please note that this job is currently going through the job matching process.

Position Type :

Full time

Type Of Hire :

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired :

Bachelor of Computer Science

Travel Percentage :

5 - 10%

Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.

About the team

This role is a part of our Quality Team. 

What you will be doing

• Independent process audit & compliance verification
• Leading issue mitigation for operational breaks, identify root cause, make recommendations for future prevention
• Provide governance to ensure remediation and improvements.
• Facilitate project teams in closure of verification gaps
• Ensure readiness of internal and external clients for any Audits & Compliance review with metrics
• Generate and report QCA related metrics and share the status review with senior Leaders in management
• Oversees key projects, processes and performance reports, data and analysis
• Ensure that the best use of resources to meet goals is established and maintained
• Other related duties assigned as needed

What you bring:

• Expertise in Transactional Quality (Front/Back office), Analytical Skills and Stakeholder Management
• Should have exposure of Quality Tools / Quality insights
• Quality transformation projects using speech analytics
• Exposure to various call recording and monitoring software- NICE, Verint, etc..
• Thorough knowledge and experience conducting risk analyses, quality assessments, audits and/or studies and implementing successful process improvement programs
• Should be good at problem solving and debugging with good analytical skills
• Ability to succeed in an agile work environment where cross-functional teams work closely together to ensure requirements are met or exceeded
• Excellent stakeholder management, conflict management skills and ability to influence as a thought leader in QA space

Added bonus if you have:

• Knowledge of FIS’ products and services
• Knowledge of the business goals, objectives and business operations for the appropriate FIS organization
• Knowledge of financial services industry
• Knowledge of basic financial analysis principles and ratios

 What we offer you 

• An exciting opportunity be a part of World’s Leading FinTech Product MNC
• To be a part of vibrant team and to build up a career on core banking/payments domain
• Competitive salary and attractive benefits including GHMI/ Hospitalization coverage for employee and direct dependents
• A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities
• A broad range of professional education and personal development possibilities – FIS is your final career step!
• A broad range of professional education and personal development opportunities
• Time to support charities and give back in your community
• Valuable internal opportunities to showcase your talent on Fine Arts/Sports/Fitness etc

Privacy Statement

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Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Owns the strategic planning and execution of the Transformative Marketing and Digital Marketing initiatives for the region. Drive revenue growth aligned with geography/vertical/product priorities defined in Commercial Growth Bridges, utilizing integrated marketing tactics driven by customer behavior in the purchase journey, lead generation and lead qualification actions continually optimized for impact and effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Build, develop, and lead regional team of Marketing professionals responsible for development and execution of lead generation, lead qualification, search marketing, social media, tradeshows, PR and other marketing communication activities.
• Owns the revenue target for Digital and Transformative Marketing in the region including the metrics for lead gen, lead conversion and opportunity conversion + the E-commerce revenue target for the region
• Leads and manages the Strategic planning process for the platform in the region including creating or refining strategic plans for sub-regions.
• Continually strives to develop a Center of Excellence in marketing communications, with strong focus on direct marketing, lead generation, lead qualification and opportunity management.
• Oversees the development of tradeshow strategies and schedules, and related promotional activities.
• Utilizes strong knowledge base to guide appropriate communication strategies, working closely with various global marketing teams like market research, vertical marketing and product management teams
• Define, manage and continuously improve Marketing team results/metrics including regular reporting of results versus plan, Visual and Daily Management of marketing performance & tracking campaign results for best practice sharing or improvement as necessary
• Define cadence for marketing team for meetings with the in-country Sales team to ensure opportunity management of marketing generated leads is effective
• Own responsibility for

1. Increasing # of leads generated through Web & Campaigns in the region
2. Conversion of leads to Opportunities
3. Conversion of Opportunities into Bookings
4. Other Non-Essential Functions Other duties as assigned
5. E-commerce

REQUIREMENTS

• MBA in marketing is preferable or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Worked for a business process-oriented multinational corporation
• Strong people management skills with experience developing direct reports
• 12 + years of experience in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets is desired
• Strong preference for business-to-consumer and direct marketing experience
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with Word, Excel, Access, Project, PowerPoint, and Acrobat
• Market segmentation, research and strategic skills
• Digital marketing understanding (at minimum PPC, SEO savvy even if not a technical expert)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a large budget

TRAVEL (REQUIRED ESTIMATED % OF TIME): 25-30% (India, Australia, Thailand and Malaysia would be the key locations)

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Executive Director - Quality and Patient Safety (528713) Department of Health Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth Applications must be submitted by Sunday 28 April, 2024 11:55 PM Position details Applications close: Sunday 28 April, 2024 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 9 Salary: $165,446 to $182,913 per annum Employment type: Full Time Region: North Location: LGH Charles Street, Launceston Job description: The Executive Director of Quality and Patient Safety (EDQPS) is responsible for the effective leadership and management of the Hospital’s North Safety, Quality, Risk and Service Program and for providing leadership and direction in the ongoing strategic development and evaluation of quality and patient safety systems and processes within a clinical governance framework. Provide effective and inclusive implementation of the National Safety & Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards accreditation scheme, the National Aged Care Quality Standards,…

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Responsible for supporting the Directorate Manager for Cellular Pathology in strategically develop the Histopathology, Cytopathology and Mortuary services Act as the Laboratory Manager for the Department, taking responsibility for the management of the department, its resources and technical services including the scientific and clerical staff, finance, equipment and space. The responsibility covers the following main areas of specialisation: Paediatric and Adult Histopathology, Adult and Paediatric Mortuaries, across all MFT sites; Oxford Road Campus, Trafford, Wythenshawe, and North Manchester General Hospitals. Be responsible for the department achieving its financial expectations in terms of achieving savings targets, income generation and ongoing budget review, whilst engaging in appropriate Divisional meetings. Review the staffing structure of the Histopathology Departments to ensure that each area has adequate staffing levels with an appropriate skill mix. Be actively involved in ongoing procurement projects assessing all essential equipment making sure it is fit for purpose, fully operational and has the capacity for expansion which aligns with the strategic vision for the department. Assess space and laboratory configuration to allow for expansion where/ when necessary. Develop business plans and respond to future tenders making sure that Histopathology is in the best position to compete for work across Greater Manchester, the North West and beyond and as appropriate. With senior colleagues, be responsible for the overall operation and development of the laboratory service areas providing a quality led, efficient and safe service and providing specialist advice on technical issues. With the Clinical Director and Directorate Manager lead the Histopathology Senior Management Team allocating staff and resources to maximum benefit. Be an active member of the Cellular Pathology Senior Leadership Team, proposing and driving the strategic direction of the directorate. Be the professional Biomedical Scientist lead for all laboratory staff within the management remit of the post, responsible for professional aspects of the service and encouraging the highest professional standards through personal and staff development. To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you!

I am presently representing a company in their search for a Quality Assurance Leader to bolster their ambitious business expansion endeavors. The selected candidate will be entrusted with spearheading a team of QA professionals to bolster the company's achievements and successes.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Team Leadership:

• Strategizing, leading, and overseeing the operations of the QA group.
• Fostering a collaborative relationship between QA team members and other functional departments achieve business success
• Oversee the productivity of the QA team and develop tailored progression plans for QA executives.

2. Driving change and transformation:

• Directing the regional quality operations team, ensuring its pivotal role in meeting business goals through a risk-oriented and efficient manner.
• Identifying ongoing enhancement prospects throughout the QMS and setting clear objectives for the regional QA team.

3. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration to fulfill quality needs for assigned regions.
• Partnering with diverse functional leaders to effectively drive business outcomes.

4. Operational Success

• Oversee new product introduction and supplier qualification/management, ensuring continued quality compliance of partners.
• Maintainence of Quality Management Systems and ensuring up-to-date compliance in accordance to relevant guidelines, regulatation and company policies.
• Ensure batch release/change controls/deviations/CAPA management/recall activities are being managed timely and effectively.

To apply, submit your most updated resume showcasing relevant qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 12-15 years' experience in the life science industry (such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and health supplements) within the quality function, demonstrating robust technical expertise in GxP.
• Proven experience in leading teams and driving quality improvement initiatives.
• Possession of strong business acumen, adept problem-solving skills, effective communication abilities, and adept stakeholder management capabilities are essential attributes for this role.

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We're always looking out for the best talents in the life science industry. If you are currently seeking exciting opportunities within the pharmaceuticals, medical devices, in-vitro diagnostics (IVD), or consumer health industry, do reach out for a confidential chat.

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A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.


It’s all here to discover at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). As the UK’s largest Trust, we offer unparalleled career opportunities, a great work/life balance in one of the country’s most exciting cities – and the chance to do something absolutely unique with your knowledge.

We have an exciting opportunity for a lead Health Care Scientist to develop and deliver the strategy to drive forwards innovation for MFT Histopathology service.

Under the auspices of Cellular Pathology, MFT has Adult and Paediatric Histopathology departments sited at the Oxford Road Campus and Wythenshawe Hospital sites. The Directorate also provides a comprehensive Diagnostic Cytology service as well as a Cervical Cytology testing service supporting HPV testing for the whole North West also on-site at the Oxford Road Campus.

Are you the leader we are looking for to oversee the work of our Histopathology service and who will ensure that we continue to offer high-quality services to the Trust? In conjunction with the Clinical Director and Directorate Manager for Cellular Pathology, you will be responsible for the overall operation and development of the Histopathology laboratory service. You have the responsibility for managing a team to successfully deliver all aspects of laboratory operations, from motivating staff to maintaining the department’s finances; this is a multi-layered role that requires an ambitious leader.

As Histopathology evolves, we wish to embrace technological developments and utilise SMART automation to support delivery of our service and are currently implementing Digital Pathology across all sites.

We are looking for a visionary leader with excellent communication skills and a management qualification, or evidence of developed management skills. HCPC registered, you will have significant Histopathology experience, with a good awareness of current issues in the pathology service, health and safety legislation and UKAS standards. You will be a leader with strategic capability, who can drive forward modernisation in the context of financial efficiency. You must have tactical ability and the necessary skills to fully understand the financial position facing the NHS and be willing to change the face of Pathology by being innovative and creative.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.


• Responsible for supporting the Directorate Manager for Cellular Pathology in strategically develop the Histopathology, Cytopathology and Mortuary services
• Act as the Laboratory Manager for the Department, taking responsibility for the management of the department, its resources and technical services including the scientific and clerical staff, finance, equipment and space.
• The responsibility covers the following main areas of specialisation: Paediatric and Adult Histopathology, Adult and Paediatric Mortuaries, across all MFT sites; Oxford Road Campus, Trafford, Wythenshawe, and North Manchester General Hospital’s.
• Be responsible for the department achieving its’ financial expectations in terms of achieving savings targets, income generation and ongoing budget review, whilst engaging in appropriate Divisional meetings.
• Review the staffing structure of the Histopathology Departments to ensure that each area has adequate staffing levels with an appropriate skill mix.
• Be actively involved in ongoing procurement projects assessing all essential equipment making sure it is fit for purpose, fully operational and has the capacity for expansion which aligns with the strategic vision for the department.
• Assess space and laboratory configuration to allow for expansion where/ when necessary.
• Develop business plans and respond to future tenders making sure that Histopathology is in the best position to compete for work across Greater Manchester, the North West and beyond and as appropriate.
• With senior colleagues, be responsible for the overall operation and development of the laboratory service areas providing a quality led, efficient and safe service and providing specialist advice on technical issues.
• With the Clinical Director and Directorate Manager lead the Histopathology Senior Management Team allocating staff and resources to maximum benefit.
• Be an active member of the Cellular Pathology Senior Leadership Team, proposing and driving the strategic direction of the directorate.
• Be the professional Biomedical Scientist lead for all laboratory staff within the management remit of the post, responsible for professional aspects of the service and encouraging the highest professional standards through personal and staff development.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the ‘NHS England’ website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!






This advert closes on Sunday 16 Jun 2024

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A Vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.


Director of Nursing, AHPs and Quality – Babies, Children and Young People

This is an exciting new post and offers the opportunity for an individual with demonstrable leadership and a vision for children's services. Someone who is passionate about the health, development, and opportunities for all children, who wants to work in partnership to improve health inequalities and outcomes for the children and families living in East Kent.

The role will provide professional and strategic leadership for babies, children and young people wherever they are cared for across the Trust. They will be responsible for initiating and influencing the creation of new models of care and ensuring national standards are met in the delivery of high-quality services that support the care of children and young people.

They will offer dynamic and responsive leadership with a flexible and adaptable approach to support the local and system demands.

They will provide clinical leadership to Nurses and Allied Health Professionals and line management as required within children’s services, motivating, and developing individuals to ensure they are able to deliver all aspects of their role.

The overall purpose of this role is to advocate for babies, children & young people, driving improvements to impact patient experience, improving health inequality while delivering high-quality cost-effective care.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.


This advert closes on Sunday 19 May 2024

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Director, Building Services Manager
This role will see you become a leader, thereby enhancing your capabilities and the reputation of WSPs Building Services team. You will collaborate with talented and diverse professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.
Our Property and Buildings team is a world-leading management and technical consultancy operating across all sectors. We are passionate about tackling the complex and sophisticated challenges of the built environment and delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to create accessible, resilient and liveable communities.
What youll do

People management - Lead a dynamic team of engineering and drafting professionals at our Canberra office.
Develop long lasting client relationships and identify opportunities for business development. Contribute to the development and growth of the business
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Service/operational management Provides operational management support for all services within directorate, working closely with the clinical service manager, clinical director and clinical leads, departmental heads and divisional management team. Implements effective and appropriate performance management systems and processes to ensure delivery of performance targets. Ensures that inpatient and outpatient services within the directorate are used to best effect, achieving utilisation targets and driving improvements. Provides support to patients, relatives and carers in the delivery of services ensuring best practices are always adhered to. Supports the clinical and operational teams with day-to-day operational matters to ensure patient experience remains positive. Ensures the implementation of effective and appropriate performance management systems and processes to ensure delivery of both local and national standards. Leads services on the performance management agenda by developing and implementing strategies and process changes to ensure recurrent achievement of activity in line with plan. This includes liaison with clinicians to influence working practices to achieve clinically driven improvements. Interprets and analyses highly complex data in relation to performance management using Trust software to develop performance management reports. Develops own work plan in line with divisional and Trust objectives. Strategic planning, service development and improvement Responsible for the interpretation, development and implementation of broad policies and NHS guidance at both directorate and divisional level, when required. Plays a key role in service planning and development for the directorate. Develops and implements long term strategic plans for new ways of working and the continued development and improvement of services. Ensures that developments and improvements are across entire patient pathway and are in line with directorate, divisional and Trust objectives. Ensures patients and relatives have a central role in the development and monitoring of service development projects for which the post holder is responsible. Uses and interprets research and audit findings to aid the development of new guidelines and protocols which support service improvements. Ensures that regular reports, and project updates are completed using agreed data sources and submitted to the Service Manager for approval as required. Financial management and Business planning Takes responsibility and accountability for the efficient management of delegated budget and resources within the directorate. Prepares and co-ordinates the development and production of proposals and business cases to support operational improvement, transformational change processes, and efficiency initiatives. Performs complex option appraisals in order to inform the decision-making process, to include redesign of services. Ensures compliance with Trusts standing orders and standing financial instructions. Ensures organisational procedures are deployed across directorate for control of activities against budget, ensuring that services are delivered within available resources. Ensures that services within the directorate work to achieve organisational effectiveness and deliver services within available resources. Under the direction of the Service Manager develops schemes and action plans to implement cash-releasing efficiency saving opportunities Uses and analyses financial information to ensure there are robust systems for monitoring of budgetary performance under the direction of the Service Manager. Identifies and makes recommendations for capital investment programmes. Contributes to budget setting for services within the directorate. Assists clinical service manager in the negotiation of annual service level agreements / contracts as required, ensuring they meet the needs of the directorate. Identifies opportunities for service redesign in line with QIPP strategies. PLEASE REFER TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR A FULL LIST OF DUTIES

The post holder will be an effective communicator with the ability to work independently when required, often to tight deadlines. They will also have strong analytical skills with computer literacy, particularly of Microsoft Applications. Applications from candidates who do not possess full membership of a recognised accounting qualification but are working towards one would be welcomed and reviewed under Annex 21.