Senior Quality Assurance Technician – Band 5

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