Join our Pharmacy Technical and Cancer Services Team and play a key role in ensuring the safe manufacture of medicines for patients across West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
We are looking for a motivated and quality focused Quality Assurance Specialist with a strong understanding of GMP to support the maintenance of our quality systems, MHRA Manufacturer's Specials (MS) Licence, and regulatory compliance.
Working closely with the Head of Quality and Quality Systems Manager, you will contribute to the development of high-quality Quality Assurance service through document control, equipment and facility compliance, drug recall coordination, and the continuous improvement of our Quality Management System, helping to maintain the highest standards of product quality and patient safety.
This is a full-time, permanent position Full details will be discussed at interview.
You will support the day-to-day operation of Quality Assurance, working collaboratively with Pharmacy Technical Services team to ensure compliance with GMP and MHRA requirements.
Your responsibilities will include reviewing and approving GMP documentation, coordinating equipment maintenance and calibration programmes, supporting manufacturing and quality investigations, managing drug recalls and safety alerts, maintaining quality records, and contributing to the continual improvement of the Quality Management System.
You will also provide expert quality advice to pharmacy staff, support regulatory inspections and audits, and help drive the ongoing development of safe, effective and patient-centred Pharmacy Technical Services.
You will work closely with Pharmacy Technical Services, Quality Control, multidisciplinary teams and external contractors to deliver an innovative, high quality service.
You will also contribute to education, training and service improvement initiatives while supporting the strategic development of the service.
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
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This is a full-time permanent role, based at Watford General Hospital. Core working days are Monday to Friday, typically between 08:00 am and 16:30 pm, with participation on weekends, if required, in accordance with departmental requirements.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute healthcare services to a core catchment population of approximately half a million people living in west Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. The Trust also provides a range of more specialist services to a wider population, serving residents of North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and East Hertfordshire.
As an employer of nearly 6,000 people the Trust is one of the biggest employers in the area and sees nearly a million patients each year.
