Band 8c Quality Assurance Manager

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager for pharmacy to ensure high standards of quality, safety, and compliance. Join a dedicated team committed to exceptional patient care and services. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead QA services across multiple aseptic facilities.

Qualifications

• Substantial QA practitioner experience.
• Experience preparing for MHRA and regional audits.
• Knowledge of NHS policies and UK medicines legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and delivery of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance services.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and MHRA standards.
• Conduct regular internal inspections and report compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Compliance

Training

Data Analysis

Education

MSc Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance

Job description

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) are pleased to offer a rare and exciting opportunity for the role of Quality Assurance (QA) Manager for pharmacy.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Pharmacy Quality Assurance Manager to join our dedicated team. As part of a dynamic and innovative Trust, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance within our pharmacy aseptic services.

The Pharmacy Aseptic Services at UHB prepare and dispense aseptically prepared systemic anti-cancer medicines (SACT), monoclonal antibodies (MABs), clinical trials, outpatient antibiotic therapy (OPAT), and radiopharmaceutical treatments to UHB and external customers. There are three aseptic facilities across UHB, including an unlicensed unit at Heartlands Hospital, a licensed unit at Melchett Road, and a licensed Radio pharmacy (RPh) at QE Hospital.

Join us at University Hospitals Birmingham and be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional patient care and services. Apply today to make a difference!

Presentations 1st July, interviews 2nd July 2025.

For an informal discussion, contact Inderjit Singh, Chief Pharmacist, or Nicola Turner, Associate Chief Pharmacist -- Technical and Clinical Oncology Services, via Patrick Molloy at 0121 371 8729 or [e-mail], or Nicola at 07909997303 or [e-mail].

Main duties of the job

1. Provide leadership and delivery of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance services to the Trust, including but not limited to:

• Batch and patient-specific manufacture of ready-to-administer products, including SACT, high-risk injectables, and radiopharmaceuticals, for the Trust and external customers under license.
• Aseptic dispensing of systemic anti-cancer medicines (SACT), high-risk injectables, and OPAT under Section 10 exemption.
• Assembly of products such as over-labelling.
• Senior line management of all QA staff.

Be named on the Trust's Manufacturing Specials License as the Head of Quality, with duties including:

• Authorisation of all systems of work and documentation in the aseptic units, radio pharmacy, and other licensed areas.
• Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of the Pharmaceutical Quality Systems (PQS) ensuring compliance with cGMP and MHRA standards.
• Ensure staff are trained and motivated to adhere to PQS.
• Conduct regular internal inspections and report compliance to the Pharmacy Senior Leadership Team.

About us

We are recognized as one of the UK's leading NHS Foundation Trusts, committed to building healthier lives. We value our staff and invest in their wellbeing, training, and development. Our inclusive culture fosters fairness, diversity, and empowerment, encouraging staff to bring their whole selves to work. We are a Smoke-Free hospital.

Details

• Date posted: 12 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8c
• Salary: £74,290 to £85,601 per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Location: Trustwide, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, B15 2TH

Job description

For detailed responsibilities, see attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• MSc Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance or equivalent
• Eligibility for Qualified Person Status under European Directive 2001/83/EC Article 51
• Registered with GPhC or equivalent professional body

Experience (Essential)

• Substantial QA practitioner experience
• Experience preparing for MHRA and regional audits
• Experience with NHSLA, CQC, and MHRA standards
• Ability to influence NHS professionals at all levels
• Experience working independently and in multidisciplinary teams
• Experience managing service developments and projects
• Knowledge of NHS policies and UK medicines legislation
• Experience with audits, research, data analysis, and report writing
• Staff management experience
• Experience delivering training, education, and quality improvement initiatives

Additional Criteria (Essential)

• Professional manner and well-organized
• Ability to work with all staff grades
• Committed to high-quality patient care
• Confident, adaptable, and learning agile
• Knowledge of coaching, mentoring, and quality improvement tools

Other requirements

This role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, UK professional registration, and may require a Skilled Worker sponsorship. Further details are available on the UK Visas and Immigration website and NHS Careers.