Leeds Teaching Hospitals

QA/QC Support Worker - Higher Level (XR03)

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Job summary

The Pharmacy QA/QC department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT) are excited to offer this opportunity for a QA/QC Support Worker Higher Level to join our dynamic, collaborative, supportive team. This is a great chance to demonstrate and develop your skills within our service.

The post holder will perform a wide range of QA/QC activities with particular focus on Microbiology, physical environmental monitoring, temperature validation work and chemical testing.

The QA/QC service supports our licensed Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit, unlicensed Aseptic Services and unlicensed Radiopharmacy to produce specialist medicines as part of LTHT Pharmacy Preparative Services - one of the busiest such services in the UK.

We promote continuous improvement, learning and development within our team and aim to provide on-going high-quality education and training for all staff.

This is a great time to join us as we are part of a national programme to transform aseptic services in England, with West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT) identified as one of five pathfinder sites. Our team is expanding to support the build of a new Pharmacy Aseptic Hub to manufacture medicines for the WYAAT collaborative, with hospitals in the region working together for the best possible patient care.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 26th March.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for training and day to day supervision of the Microbiology Laboratory and QA/QC Support workers.

To collect, receive and assist in the processing of microbiological monitoring samples for testing.

To undertake routine and more complex technical investigations, following standard operating procedures, some of which may be under supervision.

To undertake and assist with physical environmental monitoring, validation work and chemical testing.

To communicate effectively with colleagues and other healthcare staff.

About us

LTHT is one of the largest and busiest acute hospital trusts in the UK. The Leeds Way provides a strong foundation for the way we all work together, acting with compassion, empathy, and kindness towards our patients and each other.

The Pharmacy Department at LTHT is highly respected, forward thinking and recognised within the organisation for collaborative working. Our vision is, making it easy for people to get the most from their medicines and we are continually innovating to improve our services for patients and staff.

The QA/QC team has been instrumental in supporting the LTHT Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit in developing an industry leading service, producing ready to administer injectable medicines. The QA/QC team benefits from a supportive and innovative environment.

The department aims to support flexible working arrangements and we have car parking on site.

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Details

Date posted

28 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9298-MMP-262

Job locations

Leeds Teaching Hospital

125 Moor Road

Hunslet

Leeds

LS10 2JQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a QA/QC Support Worker Higher Level you will work as a member of the departmental team. As part of the team, you will be expected to perform a range of routine and more complex investigations some of which may be under the supervision of more experienced scientific and technical staff. You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute towards the provision of an accurate and timely service for patients. You will be expected to apply professional judgements and specialist skills to technically complex and sometimes difficult situations, and how to work, often under pressure, either independently or as part of the team. Within the team you may be required to organise the tasks of support workers. You will be required to communicate information, often related to patient management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other organisations.

The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rostered basis.

The post holder will be required to travel to other sites for briefing meetings, training sessions and to support service provision.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a QA/QC Support Worker Higher Level you will work as a member of the departmental team. As part of the team, you will be expected to perform a range of routine and more complex investigations some of which may be under the supervision of more experienced scientific and technical staff. You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute towards the provision of an accurate and timely service for patients. You will be expected to apply professional judgements and specialist skills to technically complex and sometimes difficult situations, and how to work, often under pressure, either independently or as part of the team. Within the team you may be required to organise the tasks of support workers. You will be required to communicate information, often related to patient management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other organisations.

The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rostered basis.

The post holder will be required to travel to other sites for briefing meetings, training sessions and to support service provision.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a laboratory.
  • Knowledge of conventional IT software e.g. Microsoft Office.

Desirable

  • Competence in a range of complex laboratory procedures.

Qualifications

Essential

  • A level /NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • A level/NVQ Level 3 preferably in science subjects

Skills & behaviours

Essential

  • Able to work independently and in a team.

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Working accurately with attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills with colleagues, patients and other healthcare staff.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a laboratory.
  • Knowledge of conventional IT software e.g. Microsoft Office.

Desirable

  • Competence in a range of complex laboratory procedures.

Qualifications

Essential

  • A level /NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • A level/NVQ Level 3 preferably in science subjects

Skills & behaviours

Essential

  • Able to work independently and in a team.

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Working accurately with attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills with colleagues, patients and other healthcare staff.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds Teaching Hospital

125 Moor Road

Hunslet

Leeds

LS10 2JQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds Teaching Hospital

125 Moor Road

Hunslet

Leeds

LS10 2JQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

QA/QC Pharmaceutical Scientist

Sarah Atkinson

sarah.atkinson20@nhs.net

01133927043

Details

Date posted

28 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9298-MMP-262

Job locations

Leeds Teaching Hospital

125 Moor Road

Hunslet

Leeds

LS10 2JQ


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