Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has arisen in Quality Control North West.
We are looking to appoint a highly enthusiastic individual, educated to degree level or above in chemistry or closely related scientific subject to manage the chemistry and R&D teams at QCNW. The successful candidate will have a broad knowledge of pharmaceutical analysis and specifically analytical chemistry techniques. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, to be able to work with customers and all levels of staff. They must be able to able to manage a team, work in a fast paced environment, have good problem solving skills, and be able to show initiative, flexibility and drive.
Quality Control North West is part of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and is an NHS regional specialty department responsible for providing pharmaceutical quality control services to NHS and non-NHS clients. The laboratories at Stockport arewell equipped and advanced in analytical instrumentation and are regulated by the MHRA and accredited to ISO 17025:2017 by UKAS.
Main duties of the job
A large proportion of this role will involve supervising and managing the staff and workload in the chemistry and R&D laboratories.
The role will also incorporate liaising and communicating with customers, managing and reporting of studies and producing and maintaining quality records.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Deputising for the dHQCNW
- Supervising R&D and chemistry staff in the Stockport laboratory
- Liaising with R&D staff in the other NHS laboratories and reporting of collaborative research.
- Ensuring that the results of R&D studies are communicated effectively to clients, publishing suitable R&D results in peer reviewed journals, and investigating electronic and other forms of communicating this material.
- Assisting the dHQCNW in providing data for product and IMP dossiers
- Carrying out and maintaining records of development projects on behalf of non-NHS clients and liaising with these clients.
- Carrying out compatibility, stability and other development studies on pharmaceutical products requested by hospitals and hospital production units.
- Devising and validating methods for the study of raw materials and pharmaceutical products and IMPs under development.
- Ensuring that the work of the chemistry/R & D section complies with Good Laboratory Practice and Health and Safety standards.
- Carrying out other duties to assist dHQCNW as required.
Communications
Advising clients on matters concerning a medicines formulation and stability
- Preparing reports of research projects for clients.
- Direct liaison with pharmaceutical industry clients in the carrying out of project work in the course of non-NHS contracts.
- Presenting research results verbally, and in written form, at conferences and symposia as appropriate.
- Maintaining effective communication with the dHQCNW in ensuring the smooth running of the laboratory.
- Communicating with other staff on issues of shared staff and equipment.
Responsibility for Patient Care
- Deputising for the dHQCNW in ensuring safe, effective, and timely research and development and testing on pharmaceutical products on behalf of QCNW clients.
- Carrying out compatibility, stability and other development studies on pharmaceutical products.
- Devising and validating methods for the study of raw materials, pharmaceutical products and devices under development
- Ensuring that the results of chemistry/R&D studies are communicated effectively to clients, publishing suitable R&D results in peer reviewed journals, and investigating electronic and other forms of communicating this material.
- Assisting the dHQCNW in providing data for product dossiers under PTSQAs procedures for introduction of new products for manufacture
- Giving expert advice to clients on stability/compatibility of drugs and devices under investigation.
Planning and organising
- Responsible for the continuous planning and organisation of own work
- Planning and delegating the work of other scientists.
Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial Resources
- Specifying and arranging the purchase of consumables required for research projects.
- Ensuring that budgetary control of research projects is maintained while they are in progress.
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development and Implementation
- Contributing continuously to the development of expertise in analytical and formulation science, and to technical policy and service development, within QCNW by maintaining awareness of emerging technologies.
Responsibilities for Human Resources and Leadership
- Supervising the project work of scientists, including the allocation, monitoring and checking of their work.
- Training of scientists in new analytical methods
- Training of all QCNW staff in advanced analytical techniques
- Involvement in staff recruitment with the dHQCNW..
- Duties as Deputy to the dHQCNW can involve wider staff responsibilities during periods of absence.
Responsibilities for data and information resources
- The analysis of pharmaceuticals, and management of the data generated, is an integral part of the job
- Treating this analytical data using a variety of statistical techniques to generate shelf life data.
- Compiling and analysing data for inclusion in reports, presentations, or publication in the scientific literature.
- Generating, developing and maintaining computerised and other systems for the rapid translation of analytical data into a form in which management decisions can be made.
Research, Development and Audit
- Carrying out research and development projects, which may be in collaboration with scientists in other institutions, to a high technical and scientific standard.
- Collecting, manipulating and reporting the data recorded in these projects for publication and decision making.
- Collaboration with the dHQCNW in the formulation of research proposals for funding, where applicable.
- Carrying out and participating in Risk Assessments in accordance with QCNW Health and Safety policies.
Physical Skills and Effort
-
- Some light lifting and moving duties are included.
- VDU work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Deputising for the dHQCNW
- Supervising R&D and chemistry staff in the Stockport laboratory
- Liaising with R&D staff in the other NHS laboratories and reporting of collaborative research.
- Ensuring that the results of R&D studies are communicated effectively to clients, publishing suitable R&D results in peer reviewed journals, and investigating electronic and other forms of communicating this material.
- Assisting the dHQCNW in providing data for product and IMP dossiers
- Carrying out and maintaining records of development projects on behalf of non-NHS clients and liaising with these clients.
- Carrying out compatibility, stability and other development studies on pharmaceutical products requested by hospitals and hospital production units.
- Devising and validating methods for the study of raw materials and pharmaceutical products and IMPs under development.
- Ensuring that the work of the chemistry/R & D section complies with Good Laboratory Practice and Health and Safety standards.
- Carrying out other duties to assist dHQCNW as required.
Communications
Advising clients on matters concerning a medicines formulation and stability
- Preparing reports of research projects for clients.
- Direct liaison with pharmaceutical industry clients in the carrying out of project work in the course of non-NHS contracts.
- Presenting research results verbally, and in written form, at conferences and symposia as appropriate.
- Maintaining effective communication with the dHQCNW in ensuring the smooth running of the laboratory.
- Communicating with other staff on issues of shared staff and equipment.
Responsibility for Patient Care
- Deputising for the dHQCNW in ensuring safe, effective, and timely research and development and testing on pharmaceutical products on behalf of QCNW clients.
- Carrying out compatibility, stability and other development studies on pharmaceutical products.
- Devising and validating methods for the study of raw materials, pharmaceutical products and devices under development
- Ensuring that the results of chemistry/R&D studies are communicated effectively to clients, publishing suitable R&D results in peer reviewed journals, and investigating electronic and other forms of communicating this material.
- Assisting the dHQCNW in providing data for product dossiers under PTSQAs procedures for introduction of new products for manufacture
- Giving expert advice to clients on stability/compatibility of drugs and devices under investigation.
Planning and organising
- Responsible for the continuous planning and organisation of own work
- Planning and delegating the work of other scientists.
Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial Resources
- Specifying and arranging the purchase of consumables required for research projects.
- Ensuring that budgetary control of research projects is maintained while they are in progress.
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development and Implementation
- Contributing continuously to the development of expertise in analytical and formulation science, and to technical policy and service development, within QCNW by maintaining awareness of emerging technologies.
Responsibilities for Human Resources and Leadership
- Supervising the project work of scientists, including the allocation, monitoring and checking of their work.
- Training of scientists in new analytical methods
- Training of all QCNW staff in advanced analytical techniques
- Involvement in staff recruitment with the dHQCNW..
- Duties as Deputy to the dHQCNW can involve wider staff responsibilities during periods of absence.
Responsibilities for data and information resources
- The analysis of pharmaceuticals, and management of the data generated, is an integral part of the job
- Treating this analytical data using a variety of statistical techniques to generate shelf life data.
- Compiling and analysing data for inclusion in reports, presentations, or publication in the scientific literature.
- Generating, developing and maintaining computerised and other systems for the rapid translation of analytical data into a form in which management decisions can be made.
Research, Development and Audit
- Carrying out research and development projects, which may be in collaboration with scientists in other institutions, to a high technical and scientific standard.
- Collecting, manipulating and reporting the data recorded in these projects for publication and decision making.
- Collaboration with the dHQCNW in the formulation of research proposals for funding, where applicable.
- Carrying out and participating in Risk Assessments in accordance with QCNW Health and Safety policies.
Physical Skills and Effort
-
- Some light lifting and moving duties are included.
- VDU work.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Hons degree in chem, pharm sci or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgrad qualification in analytical chem or QA
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad range of analytical techniques
Knowledge
Essential
- Familiar with QA standards and guidance
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of GLP, H&S, COSHH
Knowledge
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive analytical experience
Skills
Essential
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication
Skills
Essential
- Strong problem solving abilities
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Hons degree in chem, pharm sci or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgrad qualification in analytical chem or QA
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad range of analytical techniques
Knowledge
Essential
- Familiar with QA standards and guidance
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of GLP, H&S, COSHH
Knowledge
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive analytical experience
Skills
Essential
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication
Skills
Essential
- Strong problem solving abilities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
