An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Senior Quality Assurance Officer to support the Pharmaceutical Quality System within the Stockton Quality Control Laboratory. The role will contribute to ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and other regulatory requirements, supporting validation, audit readiness and continuous improvement of quality systems.
The post holder will work closely with the Head of Quality Management & Validation and wider laboratory team to maintain inspection readiness, progress audit actions and ensure quality processes are delivered effectively.
The post holder will support the implementation and maintenance of the Pharmaceutical Quality System, including management of deviations, CAPA, change control and document control processes.
They will contribute to validation activities for equipment, facilities and systems, participate in internal and external audits, and support inspection readiness. The role also includes maintaining training compliance, contributing to KPI reporting and supporting continuous improvement activities across the laboratory.
The post holder will work collaboratively across the service, providing advice on quality matters and supporting staff in the application of GMP principles.
The Stockton Quality Control Laboratory is part of the Pharmacy service and plays a key role in supporting safe and compliant healthcare delivery through analytical testing and quality assurance activities.
The organisation is committed to maintaining high standards of quality and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, patient safety and staff development. The post holder will be part of a multidisciplinary team working to deliver a robust and effective quality system aligned to national standards.
The post holder will support the management and maintenance of the Pharmaceutical Quality System in accordance with GMP requirements. This includes handling deviations, CAPA, change control and ensuring quality records are completed accurately and in a timely manner in line with data integrity principles.
They will contribute to validation activities, including preparation and execution of protocols and reports for equipment, facilities and computerised systems. The role will involve supporting audit processes through preparation of documentation, participation in inspections and tracking of actions to completion.
The post holder will maintain and update controlled documentation, support training compliance through management of training records, and assist in the delivery of GMP training where required. They will contribute to KPI data collection and reporting, highlighting risks or delays where appropriate.
Working closely with the Senior QA team, the post holder will support continuous improvement of quality processes, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and contribute to maintaining inspection readiness at all times.
