Job summary
If you are interested in Pharmacy Technical Services and would like to gain experience in quality assurance activities, this is the role for you!
A new and exciting 12-month fixed-term post has been created to support the Quality Assurance and Control Services provided by the Pharmacy Department at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. The postholder will assist the Quality Assurance Manager in providing technical support and guidance on pharmaceutical science and Good Manufacturing Practice to technical teams working in local aseptic and radiopharmacy production units and to the wider clinical teams within the Trust.
This provides an excellent and rare opportunity for a motivated individual to strengthen their portfolio and gain invaluable experience and learn the skills required for a quality assurance role within technical services.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable individual, with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn. The postholder must have excellent problem solving and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas. Good knowledge of GxP standards and experience in pharmaceutical services is essential for the role.
This is a full-time post, working Monday to Friday. Flexible working patterns will be considered based on the needs of the service and the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
Working within the Quality Control team, the successful candidate will assist in a range of specialist quality assurance activities including management of the Pharmaceutical Quality System, error investigations, change implementation, validations and training.
In addition, the postholder will work within the Quality Control Laboratory undertaking a variety of chemical and microbiological analysis on a range of pharmaceutical products as well environmental monitoring of cleanroom facilities and clean air devices.
The candidate will be expected to both assist with and lead on individual and group projects and therefore must have excellent self-discipline and team leadership skills.
This role represents an excellent, but rare, opportunity for a suitable individual to develop their skills and gain experience within pharmaceutical sciences and quality assurance helping develop and drive the future of technical services within the NHS.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are a large Acute Teaching Hospital of approximately 1300 beds. Our pharmacy department has an innovative approach to pharmaceutical care with a ward-based technician service and pharmacist led clinics. We have strong links with the Medical School at Warwick University and the department of Medicines Management at Keele University.
You will be based at University Hospital Coventry, a PFI hospital opened in 2006 which is situated just off the junction of the M6 and M69.
Laboratory Testing:
1.Support the QA Manager in maintaining appropriate Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards within the Quality Control Laboratory.
2.Carry out a range of chemical, physical and microbiological testing to assist in the analysis of starting materials and final products to evaluate compliance with specifications, and to perform such tasks as may be necessary, including: assay testing and sterility testing.
3.Assist with the preparation of reagents required for the range of QC tests.
4.Assist with visual and chemical identification of microbiological isolates.
5.Carry out testing, as required, to assist in the stability evaluation of a range of aseptically prepared products.
6 Assist in the maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments and equipment
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are a large Acute Teaching Hospital of approximately 1300 beds. Our pharmacy department has an innovative approach to pharmaceutical care with a ward-based technician service and pharmacist led clinics. We have strong links with the Medical School at Warwick University and the department of Medicines Management at Keele University.
You will be based at University Hospital Coventry, a PFI hospital opened in 2006 which is situated just off the junction of the M6 and M69.
Laboratory Testing:
1.Support the QA Manager in maintaining appropriate Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards within the Quality Control Laboratory.
2.Carry out a range of chemical, physical and microbiological testing to assist in the analysis of starting materials and final products to evaluate compliance with specifications, and to perform such tasks as may be necessary, including: assay testing and sterility testing.
3.Assist with the preparation of reagents required for the range of QC tests.
4.Assist with visual and chemical identification of microbiological isolates.
5.Carry out testing, as required, to assist in the stability evaluation of a range of aseptically prepared products.
6 Assist in the maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments and equipment
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.
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Experience
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Knowledge
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Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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Knowledge
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Skills
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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).
