West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Band 6 - Quality Assurance Specialist, Pharmacy
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Join our Pharmacy Technical and Cancer Services Team
Play a key role in ensuring the safe manufacture of medicines for patients across West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day operation of Quality Assurance, working collaboratively with Pharmacy Technical Services team to ensure compliance with GMP and MHRA requirements.
- 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
- Contributing to the continual improvement of the Quality Management System
- Provide expert quality advice to pharmacy staff
- Support regulatory inspections and audits
- Help drive the ongoing development of safe, effective and patient-centred Pharmacy Technical Services
- Work closely with Pharmacy Technical Services, Quality Control, multidisciplinary teams and external contractors to deliver an innovative, high quality service
- Contribute to education, training and service improvement initiatives while supporting the strategic development of the service
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About Us
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.
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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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We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Ranjie Ragunathan
Job title: Head of Quality
Email address: ranjie.ragunathan@nhs.net
Telephone number: 019234 36605
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