Overview

An exciting opportunity within the Pharmacy QA team to support the provision of Pharmacy Quality Assurance services. The role supports the Pharmacy Lead QA and QC and the Senior QA Specialist in managing, delivering and developing QA and QC services to the Trust and external sites.The successful candidate will have experience in quality assurance and aseptic production, change management, risk management, and audit. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), QA, QC and current regulations is essential to develop and maintain quality systems. The role collaborates with the QA team to deliver high-quality QA and Technical services at the hospital.Main duties

As a member of the Pharmacy QA Team, demonstrate experience in Pharmaceutical Microbiology related to cleanrooms and knowledge to support the QC Microbiology and Chemistry teams. Provide quality assurance in a senior or mid-management capacity. Serve as a releasing officer for batches manufactured under the Trust''s MHRA Specials license (Prepack, Non-sterile, Radiopharmacy). Training will be provided if needed for the right candidate. The Pharmacy department holds a WDA(H) license and an MHRA Specials licence for Prepack, Radiopharmacy and Non-sterile departments. Work with a team of quality professionals to provide QA services to internal and external users and contribute to the day-to-day delivery of high-quality services meeting regulatory, safety and financial targets.About us

St. George\''s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a regional specialist care provider for Southwest London, Surrey and beyond, with two hospital sites and over 9,000 staff. The GESH hospital group works in partnership to provide services, including medication safety, education, training and digital workstreams.Details

Date posted: 29 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for ChangeBand: Band 7Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)Contract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeLocation: St George\''s University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QTJob responsibilities

The position requires a degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, or other relevant scientific subject, or registration as a Pharmacy Technician. Candidates should have excellent communication, be well-organised, able to motivate a team, show initiative, forward-thinking and strong attention to detail. Please see the attached supporting document for more information about the role.Qualifications and Training

Essential: Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or other relevant scientific discipline OR NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 or equivalent. Desirable: Master\''s in Pharmacy (MPharm); MSc/Diploma in PTQA; GPhC registration; RPS or APTUK membership; further qualification in relevant technical or management area.Experience

Essential: Demonstrable experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing (including aseptic manufacturing), external audits, QC/QA environments, staff management, and strong QA/Production knowledge; understanding of aseptic/parenteral principles. Desirable: Staff training experience; MHRA licence experience; hosting external auditors; knowledge of Hospital Pharmacy Technical Services; presentations/publications.Knowledge and Skills

Essential: Aseptic preparation and GMP; current legislation and guidelines in QA for pharmaceutical manufacture; understanding of regional priorities in pharmaceutical QA. Skills: problem identification and root-cause analysis; project management; staff management; clear communication; promotion of best practice; development of new systems of work. Desirable: supervisory and training skills; presentation skills; ability to write business cases.Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order) 1975.

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