Job Description
Senior Quality Assurance Technician – Band 5
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Northampton General Hospital | University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group
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Full-Time, Perm or Bank
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Pharmacy (QA & Aseptic Services)
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Start Date: ASAP
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We are working with Northampton General Hospital to recruit a Senior Quality Assurance Technician to join their specialist Pharmacy Quality Assurance team.
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This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly regulated environment, supporting the safe production and supply of medicines across aseptic and manufacturing services.
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About the Role
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As a Senior QA Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining quality, safety, and compliance across pharmacy production and aseptic services.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Supporting the Quality Assurance (QA) service for licensed production and wholesale facilities
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Undertaking environmental monitoring of clean rooms and aseptic units
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Performing microbiological testing, airflow monitoring, and temperature mapping
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Inspecting and releasing unlicensed medicines and aseptic products
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Supporting quality systems, audits, and deviation investigations
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Maintaining and optimising QA IT systems and documentation
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Supervising and supporting junior technical staff
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You will also contribute to the QA/Aseptic Unit rota, including weekends and bank holidays, supporting cancer services.
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Essential Requirements
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Qualified Pharmacy Technician (GPhC registered) or relevant science/manufacturing qualification
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Experience in QA, aseptic services, or pharmaceutical environments
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Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
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Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately
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Good communication and organisational skills
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Desirable
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Experience with MHRA licensing requirements
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Experience in quality management systems and audits
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Further training in Quality Assurance or aseptic services
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Experience supervising or training staff
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Why Apply?
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Work within a specialist QA and aseptic pharmacy service
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Gain experience in licensed pharmaceutical production environments
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Opportunity to develop expertise in quality systems and compliance
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Be part of a supportive and experienced pharmacy team
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Contribute directly to patient safety and cancer services delivery
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