Higher Level Quality Assurance Officer

NHS; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Wolverhampton is seeking an enthusiastic assistant, technician, or scientist for a quality assurance role in aseptic services. You will join a dynamic team dedicated to providing patient-focused care. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in pharmaceutical quality assurance and an understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice. This is a full-time, permanent position offering competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent training

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practice.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Pharmacy Quality Assurance services.
• Facilitate compliance with GMP and GDP.
• Conduct final approval checks on medicinal products.

Skills

Pharmaceutical quality assurance

Aseptic production

Supervision

Training

Education

5 GCSEs at grade C/5 or above

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or NVQ Level 3

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated assistant, technician or scientist to join our friendly and dynamic team to provide high quality quality assurance within the aseptic services. You will be part of an expanding team of highly professional and dedicated staff whose aim is to provide an excellent, patient‑focused service. The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust strives to innovate and improve care to patients and is expecting handover of the new Pharmacy Aseptic and Radiopharmacy facility later this year. The prime function of the unit is the preparation of cytotoxic, monoclonal antibodies and clinical trials in a safe and efficient manner according to Good Manufacturing Practice and National Standards. Our aim is to provide our valued staff with excellent training including quality assurance to become skilled, highly competent, and confident in their job roles.

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Main Duties of the Job

• Proven post‑qualification experience in pharmaceutical quality assurance and/or aseptic production.
• Organisation and supervision of Pharmacy Quality Assurance services under the direction of the Quality Assurance Lead, including planning, prioritising workload and task allocation.
• Supervision of quality assurance support staff.
• Support training of pre‑registration and support staff in quality assurance activities.
• Facilitate staff to work in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and, where appropriate, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements.
• Work at times on own initiative under the supervision of Senior, Principal and Chief Technicians.
• Support Pharmacy Aseptic Services in providing a weekend, late‑night and bank‑holiday service in the aseptic unit. Overall operational accountability rests with the Principal Technician Aseptic and Clinical Trials Services.
• Act as a product approver, carrying out final approval checks according to standard operating procedures on medicinal products prepared in the pharmacy aseptic unit.

About Us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and is incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us fulfill our values, improve the quality of care for patients and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We are passionate about the value of diversity of thinking and lived experience in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by the CQC and have achieved numerous awards, including the Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust provides a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Qualifications – Essential

• 5 GCSEs at grade C/5 or above, including Maths, English and Science.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Aseptic Experience.
• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, or equivalent qualification.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Experience – Essential

• Commitment to, and evidence of, formal continuous professional development (CPD).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly the CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled‑worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found for criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Job Details

• Date Posted: 17 December 2025
• Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: 4
• Salary: £27,485 – £37,796 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full‑time
• Reference Number: 225-DIV3-7527451
• Job Location: C31 New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton Road, Wednesfield, WV10 0QP