About this role
Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for assisting the QA Team Lead and the Pharmacy QA Lead in the day-to-day delivery of quality control service to BHT, external NHS Trusts and private companies.
The post holder will be mainly responsible for ensuring that QC & QA tasks are performed according to relevant regulatory legislation and required standards. This role involves supervising and training of the QA Junior Technicians, providing initial training to Aseptic personnel, carry out non-conformance reporting, assisting with all matters related to Quality Management System, data trending analysis and reporting.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
Use the Trust and Pharmacy Quality Assurance computer systems to carry out tasks in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring a safe and efficient service can be provided whilst delivering the highest quality service through personal actions and continuous improvement.
Assist in the delivery of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as allocated by Senior Quality Assurance Leads.
Follow all legal and departmental practices including Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Distribution Practice (GDP), The Orange Guide, The Yellow Guide, COSHH, Moving and Handling Regulations and all Trust Policies and Procedures.
Assist the senior technicians in the devising and completion of workplace audits to ensure best practice, efficiency, and appropriateness of service.
Be expected to contribute to the development of Pharmacy Quality Assurance services and promote the highest standards of professional practice.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families. What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training Essential
NVQ Level 3, BTec in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
Desirable
Experience of working in a Pharmaceutical Laboratory for 2 years
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a microbiology laboratory/ environmental monitoring Experience of time management skills and prioritising work
Desirable
Experience working in fast-paced environment Previous experience in writing Standard Operating Procedure
Skills, abilities and knowledge Essential
Able to work to set procedures Able to work in pharmaceutical clean room environment Able to work as part of a team Able to handle materials which are hazardous (microorganisms/cytotoxic) Able to use computer programmes such as MS Word Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint
Desirable
Able to prioritise and organise daily tasks using own initiative Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Quality Management System Some supervisory experience Able to communicate routine information effectively using clear written and spoke Ability to work to deadlines and achieve agreed objectives Ability to sit or stand at a workstation such as a bench, safety cabinet or isolators for periods of the working time
Special circumstances Essential
Full valid driving license and access to car Able to travel to customer sites within the Trust and customer sites outside the Trust Able to meet the physical and educational demands of the role Flexible and adaptable to change - able to work a range of hours when needed
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 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital - Pharmacy Quality Assurance / Control building
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)