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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

GMP Facility Officer

The closing date is 17 August 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Band 4 GMP Facility Officer to support the daily operations of our MHRA-licensed GMP unit. The postholder will play a vital role in ensuring the cleanroom environment (Grades B, C, and unclassified areas) is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, compliance, and operational readiness for advanced therapy medicinal product (ATMP) manufacturing.

Key responsibilities will include performing routine cleaning of classified areas, conducting physical and microbiological environmental monitoring (EM), incubating EM plates and broths, ordering and receipting of production reagents and consumables, and maintaining accurate stock records. The role also involves documenting all cleaning, equipment servicing, and maintenance activities in line with the Unit's quality management system (QMS).

The GMP Facility Officer will work closely with Production and Quality Control Scientists to ensure that cleanroom operations are compliant with GMP standards and support the timely and safe delivery of manufacturing activities.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities Cleanroom and Environmental Monitoring

  • Perform routine cleaning of cleanrooms (Grades B, C, D, and unclassified) following GMP and SOPs.

  • Carry out environmental monitoring (viable/non-viable particle counts), incubate media, and record results.

  • Support contamination control efforts and qualification of EM and cleaning strategies.

Stock and Logistics

  • Manage timely ordering, stock checks, and inventory of consumables, cleaning agents, and PPE.

  • Maintain gowning supplies and arrange sample shipments to external labs.

Documentation and Compliance

  • Accurately record all cleaning, EM, equipment maintenance, and servicing activities.

  • Ensure operations comply with SOPs, timelines, and quality standards.

  • Report deviations and complete related documentation.

Training and Team Support

  • Support Production and QC teams to ensure seamless GMP operations.

  • Train personnel on cleanroom practices (e.g., handwashing, spray & wipe).

  • Promote teamwork and provide cover during staff absences.

  • Attend departmental meetings and contribute to unit success.

Professional Development

  • Engage in annual appraisals and maintain a Personal Development Plan (PDP).

  • Participate in ongoing GMP, cleanroom, and quality systems training.

Other Duties

  • Follow Trust and departmental policies, including health and safety.

  • Perform other tasks as assigned to meet service needs.

About us

The Advanced therapies Manufacturing Platform is co-located with the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Guy's Hospital on the 15th floor of the tower. The GMP Unit is purpose built for the manufacture of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products such as somatic cell therapies, gene therapies and tissue engineered products for early-phase clinical trials. It is used for both commercial and non-commercial clients as well as departments within GSTT and KCL to manufacture products related to trials undertaken in the CRF and at trial sites across the UK.

Details

Date posted

04 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,094 to £36,195 a year p.a. inc. HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-RD338

Job locations

15th Floor Tower Wing , Guys Hospital

London

SE19RT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Person Specification

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

Essential

  • Stock Management and rotation
  • Cleaning of clean room and EM monitoring
  • Work within a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to work as part of a team and also unsupervised

Desirable

  • Use of warehouse management system
  • Experience in a similar cell and gene therapy manufacturing unit
  • Knowledge of GMP guidelines and standards

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of clean room standards and working environment

Desirable

  • Experience of working in GMP environment
Person Specification

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

Essential

  • Stock Management and rotation
  • Cleaning of clean room and EM monitoring
  • Work within a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to work as part of a team and also unsupervised

Desirable

  • Use of warehouse management system
  • Experience in a similar cell and gene therapy manufacturing unit
  • Knowledge of GMP guidelines and standards

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of clean room standards and working environment

Desirable

  • Experience of working in GMP environment

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

15th Floor Tower Wing , Guys Hospital

London

SE19RT


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

15th Floor Tower Wing , Guys Hospital

London

SE19RT


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head Of Advanced Therapy Production

Dr Sandeep Kumar

Sandeep.kumar@gstt.nhs.uk

02071881700

Details

Date posted

04 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,094 to £36,195 a year p.a. inc. HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-RD338

Job locations

15th Floor Tower Wing , Guys Hospital

London

SE19RT


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