Senior Quality Assurance Technician – Band 5

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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• n Supporting the Quality Assurance (QA) service for licensed production and wholesale facilities

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• n Undertaking environmental monitoring of clean rooms and aseptic units

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• n Performing microbiological testing, airflow monitoring, and temperature mapping

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• n Inspecting and releasing unlicensed medicines and aseptic products

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• n Supporting quality systems, audits, and deviation investigations

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• n Maintaining and optimising QA IT systems and documentation

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• n 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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• n Qualified Pharmacy Technician (GPhC registered) or relevant science/manufacturing qualification

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• n Experience in QA, aseptic services, or pharmaceutical environments

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• n Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

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• n Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately

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• n Good communication and organisational skills

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Desirable

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• n Experience with MHRA licensing requirements

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• n Experience in quality management systems and audits

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• n Further training in Quality Assurance or aseptic services

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• n Experience supervising or training staff

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Why Apply?

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• n Work within a specialist QA and aseptic pharmacy service

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• n Gain experience in licensed pharmaceutical production environments

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• n Opportunity to develop expertise in quality systems and compliance

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• n Be part of a supportive and experienced pharmacy team

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• n Contribute directly to patient safety and cancer services delivery

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