About this role
Job summary
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and quality-driven individual to join our dedicated Quality Control/Quality Assurance team at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.
The ideal candidate will hold a science degree or have a pharmacy background, with a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to accuracy. This role is pivotal in supporting our Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) licensed Radiopharmacy Unit.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct routine environmental monitoring within our MS licensed Radiopharmacy Unit.
- Analyse data and produce comprehensive environmental monitoring reports.
- Collaborate closely with departmental leads to ensure timely and effective communication.
- Act as a pre-releaser for products manufactured within the unit, ensuring they meet stringent quality standards.
- Play a vital role in maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) across all areas of Pharmacy Technical Services.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the safe and effective delivery of pharmaceutical services, working within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to aspects of the service of the quality control department which carries out over 50 000 environmental monitoring tests, analyses of over 200 products and raw materials along with over 2 000 operator and process validations per annum.
To assist the QC Laboratory Manager and departmental QA Lead in ensuring Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is adhered to within the Pharmacy Technical Services Units.
To communicate effectively with individuals within Quality Control (QC), Parenteral Services Unit (PSU), Pharmacy Production, Radiopharmacy, Southmead Regional Quality Control Laboratory (RQCL), Pharmacy, ward staff and external contractors.
To develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Science Degree or equivalent OR Pharmacy Technician NVQ
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Basic knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Good analytical skills, accuracy & precision
- Good IT skills including databases
- Ability to generate written or electronic records
- Ability to plan workload on daily and monthly basis
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of Good QC Laboratory Practice (GQCLP)
- Basic knowledge of Root Cause Analysis/Investigations
- Basic knowledge of microbiology
- Risk assessment skills
- Knowledge of COSHH & health and safety regulations
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a laboratory undertaking analysis
- Experience of aseptic preparation
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication & interpersonal skills
- Able to work independently, and within a team
- Good attention to detail
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
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)