University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Senior Quality Assurance Officer

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Job summary

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Quality Assurance Specialist to join the Pharmacy Production team at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Trust. You will be joining a friendly and progressive department and we are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team.This is a fantastic opportunity for the right individual to take the next step and develop their career in technical services quality assurance. The Pharmacy production unit is currently undergoing a re-structure with a focus on quality assurance.

The post holder will be part of a three person team based in the production unit with additional support from our internal quality assurance/control department.

You will join a team that wants to create an environment that has a real focus on quality, implementing new developments and ideas and ensuring that current and future Good Manufacturing Practice and professional standards are achieved.The unit holds 'Specials' and Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) licenses as well as aseptic dispensing of products under Section 10 exemption and Pharmacist supervision.The Pharmacy Production department provides a wide range of aseptic and non-sterile products including monoclonal antibodies, gene therapy, CIVAS, and the manufacture and dispensing of IMPs.

There are a number of exciting developments in the pipeline, providing opportunities to further develop and broaden your skills.

Main duties of the job

To ensure Quality Management activities are carried out so that all products manufactured are fit for use and supplied in a timely manner. The post holder will report directly to the Quality lead, while working within a team of Senior Pharmacy Technicians, each with dedicated responsibilities. This role encompasses distinct areas of responsibility as detailed below. The post holder will also be expected to perform operational activities as well as working on improvement projects, and is expected to manage their own time in respect of their quality assurance role.

QA specific duties: Supervising Quality Assurance activities in the Pharmacy Production unit to ensure they are completed, reported and appropriate action is taken according to unit procedures, with support from the PQS technical officer.

Staff Management:. Supervising Pharmacy technicians, SATOs and ATOs for the quality assurance aspects of their roles.

Other responsibilities: Other duties undertaken as part of the Band 6 role, but are not job role specific

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

27 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-DT-4845-TJ

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience in aseptic preparation services or licenced manufacturing activities
  • A working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
  • Experience in staff supervision and training
  • Experience of stock control
  • Experience of Quality assurance activities

Desirable

  • Knowledge of current developments in Technical services

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Team Leadership skills including motivational skills
  • Organisational skills specifically related to staff, workflow and documentation systems
  • Good verbal and written communication skills - liaison with staff in Production and other pharmacy areas, and clinical areas

Desirable

  • Project management skills
  • Pharmacy Manufacturing skills

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council OR Relevant science degree and eligible to register with named professional bodies
  • Evidence of training in pre and in process checking or product release in pharmacy technical services and/or QA labs

Desirable

  • Evidence of further training & development in aseptic services or willingness to undertake further training e.g. PTQA or STP qualifications
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience in aseptic preparation services or licenced manufacturing activities
  • A working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
  • Experience in staff supervision and training
  • Experience of stock control
  • Experience of Quality assurance activities

Desirable

  • Knowledge of current developments in Technical services

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Team Leadership skills including motivational skills
  • Organisational skills specifically related to staff, workflow and documentation systems
  • Good verbal and written communication skills - liaison with staff in Production and other pharmacy areas, and clinical areas

Desirable

  • Project management skills
  • Pharmacy Manufacturing skills

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council OR Relevant science degree and eligible to register with named professional bodies
  • Evidence of training in pre and in process checking or product release in pharmacy technical services and/or QA labs

Desirable

  • Evidence of further training & development in aseptic services or willingness to undertake further training e.g. PTQA or STP qualifications

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Quality Assurance Lead

Laura Brennan

laura.brennan@uhbw.nhs.uk

01173422685

Details

Date posted

27 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-DT-4845-TJ

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW


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