Job summary
The Surgical Materials Testing Laboratory (SMTL) are recruiting a QA and Environmental Technician to work from the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend laboratory and IP5 Newport laboratory, as part of the Quality Assurance department.
Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the post holder will undertake a UKAS accredited ISO 17025 environmental monitoring service (particulates, active air sampling and microbiological testing) and also a Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) monitoring service (gas & dust testing) to controlled rooms such as Operating Theatres & Sterile Services IAP rooms within NHS facilities across Wales on a regular basis, and potentially to other NHS and commercial clients outside Wales if required.
The post holder will also be expected to assist the Quality Assurance Manager by participating in internal auditing of the Quality Management System, liaise with other departments on quality issues and expected to maintain and review QMS documentation.
The successful applicant should have knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a Quality Department in an ISO 17025 testing laboratory or GMP environment.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Assist with providing a UKAS accredited environmental monitoring service, complying with ISO 17025, to NHS and commercial clients throughout Wales and further afield, to enable the client to comply with relevant Pharmaceutical, British, European or International standards. This can include microbiological and air particle monitoring of Pharmacy aseptic suites, Operating Theatres and Sterile Services packing rooms all over Wales on a regular basis, and further afield.
Assist the Quality Manager and provide support for the Quality Management System for SMTL in line with BS EN ISO 17025 or other relevant QMS standards.
To assist the Quality Manager with QMS documentation, Test Method and Standard Operating Procedure reviews.
Assist the Quality Manager by participating in internal auditing of the Quality Management System within the Surgical Materials Testing Laboratory and liaise on non-compliances issues with other departments.
Responsible for stock control of all necessary environmental monitoring consumables & equipment, ensuring all equipment is calibrated and monitored appropriately.
To accurately maintain written and computerised records of all testing in accordance with the laboratory's accreditation and quality assurance systems, including updating of appropriate databases.
To prepare technical reports detailing the results of laboratory testing and environmental monitoring.
About us
We have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do. We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. Innovation is built into everything that we do. We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values. We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate 'This is Our NWSSP' our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks. We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of HND or a Degree in science, or provable equivalent experience;
- Knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a Quality department in an ISO 17025 laboratory or GMP environment.
Desirable
- Have theoretical knowledge of medical device testing to ISO 17025 and of the principles and theory underlying medical-device environmental monitoring (such as clean room testing)
- Knowledge of current national and international standards relevant to clean room monitoring and testing of medical devices
- Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, analytical techniques and microbiology
- Knowledge of microbiological principles and aseptic techniques.
Experience
Essential
- Have practical experience from working in an ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory or similar.
Desirable
- Have practical experience from undertaking environmental monitoring.
- Experience of participation with gaining UKAS accreditation or equivalent accreditation.
- Experience in working with microbiological aseptic technique
- Experience in quality assurance, auditing experience. UKAS ISO 17025 or good manufacturing practise (GMP).
- Experience of UNIX/Linux computer system.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good Information technology skills
- Good mathematical and basic statistical skills.
- Competent in the use and operation of test equipment.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Ability to transport test equipment to and from client departments.
Desirable
- Ability to schedule and undertake all aspects of an environmental monitoring service.
- Auditing skills
- Competent in the use and operation of environmental monitoring and gas testing equipment;
Values & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-confident and emotionally resilient
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team, liaising with other departments
- Ability to undertake lone work remotely
- Ability to adapt and acquire new skills
- Reliable and able to deliver on project commitments
Other
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of HND or a Degree in science, or provable equivalent experience;
- Knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a Quality department in an ISO 17025 laboratory or GMP environment.
Desirable
- Have theoretical knowledge of medical device testing to ISO 17025 and of the principles and theory underlying medical-device environmental monitoring (such as clean room testing)
- Knowledge of current national and international standards relevant to clean room monitoring and testing of medical devices
- Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, analytical techniques and microbiology
- Knowledge of microbiological principles and aseptic techniques.
Experience
Essential
- Have practical experience from working in an ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory or similar.
Desirable
- Have practical experience from undertaking environmental monitoring.
- Experience of participation with gaining UKAS accreditation or equivalent accreditation.
- Experience in working with microbiological aseptic technique
- Experience in quality assurance, auditing experience. UKAS ISO 17025 or good manufacturing practise (GMP).
- Experience of UNIX/Linux computer system.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good Information technology skills
- Good mathematical and basic statistical skills.
- Competent in the use and operation of test equipment.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Ability to transport test equipment to and from client departments.
Desirable
- Ability to schedule and undertake all aspects of an environmental monitoring service.
- Auditing skills
- Competent in the use and operation of environmental monitoring and gas testing equipment;
Values & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-confident and emotionally resilient
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team, liaising with other departments
- Ability to undertake lone work remotely
- Ability to adapt and acquire new skills
- Reliable and able to deliver on project commitments
Other
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address
Princess of Wales Hospital / Imperial Park
Coity Road / Celtic Way
Bridgend / Newport
CF31 1RQ
Employer's website
https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
