Job summary
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated professional to join ourPharmacy Quality Control Laboratory team based at St Mary's Pharmaceutical unit (SMPU).
SMPU Quality Control (QC) Laboratory is an MHRA inspected laboratory offering a comprehensive range of quality control services to NHS providers and the post holder will undertake Pharmaceutical Quality control analysis employing laboratory procedures in routine areas of the Department in order to ensure the quality, purity and efficacy of therapeutic and diagnostic Pharmaceuticals, critical for the release to patient groups in accordance with GMP and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) regulatory compliance.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the post holder is to undertake complex Pharmaceutical QC laboratory analysis to all service users. Duties will be allocated by the Senior QC Analyst, and will include performing laboratory procedures in routine areas of the Department in order to ensure the quality, purity and efficacy of therapeutic and diagnostic Pharmaceuticals.
The postholder will work in the routine sections (Chemistry and Microbiology) of the Pharmaceutical QC Laboratory as directed.
To be an integral member of the analytical team to undertake routine and support development analytical work.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
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
1. Perform and lead initial laboratory investigations and procedures in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures to ensure the quality of manufactured products, which is critical for release for patient use in accordance with the MHRA requirements.
2. Responsible for the safe use and day to day maintenance of laboratory analysers and equipment.
3. Validate results of laboratory investigations via QC LIMS computer system. Utilise complex and non-intuitive computer programmes such as HPLC analysis software.
4. Participate in training programmes when required such as new members of staff and supervise trainees such as pharmacy student technicians and pre-registration pharmacists.
5. To be aware of, and conform to, laboratory and departmental policies and other regulations relating to Health and Safety. Daily handling of hazardous and volatile materials such concentrated pharmaceutical materials, controlled drugs, highly toxic chemically, cytotoxic drugs and concentrated acids, solvents and caustic materials ensuring their safe disposal.
6. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with Health Profession Council guidelines.
7. Participate in appropriate quality control and quality assurance programmes ensuring the maintenance and calibration of equipment
8. Development of techniques which may lead to an improvement in the service.
9. Maintain a high standard of technical competence covering a range of laboratory methods such as performing scientific calculations as and when necessary for routine assays.
10. Participate in Performance Appraisal, and attainment of personal and Group objectives.
11. To rotate through the routine sections of the laboratory, as directed.
12. If eligible to be a member of the professional bodies such as the Royal Society of Biology or Chemistry, to work towards attaining professional registration status.
13. Attends meetings and seminars for continuing professional and scientific development.
14. To maintain registration with the Health Professions Council or equivalent.
15. To perform any other duties commensurate with the post by mutual consent.
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
1. Perform and lead initial laboratory investigations and procedures in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures to ensure the quality of manufactured products, which is critical for release for patient use in accordance with the MHRA requirements.
2. Responsible for the safe use and day to day maintenance of laboratory analysers and equipment.
3. Validate results of laboratory investigations via QC LIMS computer system. Utilise complex and non-intuitive computer programmes such as HPLC analysis software.
4. Participate in training programmes when required such as new members of staff and supervise trainees such as pharmacy student technicians and pre-registration pharmacists.
5. To be aware of, and conform to, laboratory and departmental policies and other regulations relating to Health and Safety. Daily handling of hazardous and volatile materials such concentrated pharmaceutical materials, controlled drugs, highly toxic chemically, cytotoxic drugs and concentrated acids, solvents and caustic materials ensuring their safe disposal.
6. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with Health Profession Council guidelines.
7. Participate in appropriate quality control and quality assurance programmes ensuring the maintenance and calibration of equipment
8. Development of techniques which may lead to an improvement in the service.
9. Maintain a high standard of technical competence covering a range of laboratory methods such as performing scientific calculations as and when necessary for routine assays.
10. Participate in Performance Appraisal, and attainment of personal and Group objectives.
11. To rotate through the routine sections of the laboratory, as directed.
12. If eligible to be a member of the professional bodies such as the Royal Society of Biology or Chemistry, to work towards attaining professional registration status.
13. Attends meetings and seminars for continuing professional and scientific development.
14. To maintain registration with the Health Professions Council or equivalent.
15. To perform any other duties commensurate with the post by mutual consent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc Science or equivalent
Desirable
- B.Sc. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences
Experience / Skills
Essential
- Experience of laboratory work or significant experience gained in a regulated industry
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a Pharmaceutical analytical laboratory
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc Science or equivalent
Desirable
- B.Sc. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences
Experience / Skills
Essential
- Experience of laboratory work or significant experience gained in a regulated industry
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a Pharmaceutical analytical laboratory
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).
