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