Address
SalaryWe’re Anthony Nolan and we save the lives of people with blood cancer and blood disorders who need a stem cell transplant or novel cell therapy.
We’re unique. Thanks to the incredible donors on our register, our pioneering research and our passionate fundraisers, we give the chance of life to three people a day.
But we won’t stop there. We are working tirelessly to unite people and science in order to unlock the cures, treatments and transplants that will transform the future for more patients. And together, we can reach the remarkable day where every patient who needs us can not only survive, but thrive.
If you're inspired by this vision, and feel you have the skills and experience we need to help achieve it, we'd love for you to join our lifesaving team.
We are looking for a Quality Managerto join our Quality and Regulation team to support the Cell Collection Centre.
Title: Quality Manager - Cell Collection Centre
Salary: £48,000 - £55,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time
Hours: 35 per week (standard Anthony Nolan working hours)
Location:Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham
The Cell Collection Centre:
Our pioneering approach to transform the future for our patients, relies on a strong foundation of operational excellence. To continue to deliver the best for patients, we are establishing our very own Anthony Nolan (AN) Cell Collection Centre, specifically for the collection of cell products for transplant and non-transplant use such as research and development.
As part of our Operations and Patient Services Division, the creation of our AN Cell Collection Centre will enable us to have full control of the end-to-end cell provision process. Working alongside Donor and Transplantation Services, Laboratory Services, Patient Services and Cell and Gene Therapy Service we aim to create a centre of excellence for Cell Collection, ensuring that both donor experience and product delivery are of the highest standard.
This role:
As the Quality Manager you will be a vital part of the establishment of our new AN Cell Collection Centre. Working with the Director of Quality and Regulation and members of the wider team, you will build the quality management system to comply with the regulatory licences, the Human Tissue Authority and the Care Quality Commission and start the preparation for the Centre's Joint Accreditation Committee International Society of Cellular Therapy – Europe (JACIE)). You will also deliver an education programme to support the quality and regulatory knowledge sharing for the staff. Conducting audits in a supportive manner and sharing advice for continuous improvement will be a key part of the job.
Essential attributes:
- Degree in a biological subject.
- Strong evidence of working in quality management within a healthcare environment, ideally either in a Cell Collection Centre or a Haematology/Stem Cell Transplant hospital ward.
- Strong auditing experience, ideally evidence of certified training.
- Thorough understanding of the Human Tissue Act, and the JACIE standards. Evidence of leading, supporting and developing people on quality management initiatives.
What’s in it for you?
- A competitive salary
- 27 days annual leave, pension scheme, childcare vouchers, access to counselling via a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
- A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
- Life Assurance of four times annual salary
- Travel season ticket loan, Cycle to work Scheme
- And more! (full list of benefits available on our website)
Please check out the job description here, as well as our FAQs & Additional Info page to read about our benefits, values and recruitment policy.
Release your remarkable, join our team and give someone a chance of life.
Anthony Nolan is committed to equal opportunities & a living wage accredited employer
All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
