Pharmaceutical Analyst

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) seeks an enthusiastic professional for its Pharmacy Technical Services QC/QA team. The role focuses on maintaining quality standards, supporting MHRA licenses, and developing services for safer medicines.

You will work in Chemistry and Microbiology laboratories, following GMP/GLP procedures, and contribute to continuous improvements while ensuring patient safety and high-quality testing outcomes.

Qualifications

• BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Appropriate Professional Registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide a Pharmaceutical QC laboratory service to all users.
• Follow procedures to ensure GMP/ MHRA compliance.
• Work in chemistry lab using analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, ICP).
• Carry out microbiology testing of aseptically prepared products.
• Perform environmental monitoring and routine QA tasks.
• Contribute to a high standard of accuracy and timely delivery.

Skills

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Data analysis

Computer skills

Manual dexterity

Welsh language (desirable)

Education

BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences / NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services

Professional Registration

Job description

Job Overview

It is an exciting time for Pharmacy Technical Services across North Wales. Through the Transforming access to medicines (TrAMS) programme the future for technical services is brighter than ever. We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Quality Control and Quality Assurance department which is a key part of the broader Pharmacy Technical Services team across BCUHB. You will be supporting the team with maintaining standards to support MHRA specials manufacturing licenses and progressing with service developments. Due to the critical nature of our work, you will be expected to follow departmental standard operating procedures, comply with Good Manufacturing (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and demonstrate good attention to detail.

Pharmacy Technical Services supports training and development of all our staff and provides the opportunity for career progression in a variety of areas. You will be given opportunities to attend training courses and achieve qualifications where appropriate for your development. Previous laboratory experience or working within Pharmacy Technical services is desirable but full training will be provided. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who contributes to and works well within our existing team, sharing our focus on developing the quality services we offer through putting the needs of our patients first. You must be able to work to a high standard, be self-motivated and have good organisational, accuracy and communication skills.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a Pharmaceutical QC laboratory service to all users of the service.
• To follow laboratory procedures in all areas of the department to ensure the quality, purity and efficacy of therapeutic and diagnostic Pharmaceuticals in accordance with GMP and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) regulatory compliance.
• To work in the chemistry lab and use a variety of analytical techniques, including HPLC and ICP, to test aseptically prepared medicines to ensure that they are safe, efficacious and of the appropriate quality.
• To work in the microbiology lab performing microbiological testing of aseptically prepared products.
• Perform environmental monitoring.
• Work in all sections (Chemistry and Microbiology) of the Pharmaceutical QC Laboratory.
• To be an integral member of the analytical team to undertake routine and developmental analytical work.
• Perform environmental monitoring for the production units across BCU as required.
• Perform a wide variety of routine and non-routine duties in relation to the chemical and microbiological testing of purchased and prepared medicines across BCUHB.
• Exercise a degree of autonomy and control in the performance of allocated duties.
• Use own initiative whilst working to time schedules and under pressure.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences with NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or The Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing (Level 3), OR equivalent scientific qualification at degree level
• Appropriate Professional Registration

Desirable criteria

• Supervisory management qualification or accreditation, or equivalent experience
• Training qualification or accreditation, or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience working in a laboratory, MHRA Licenced Manufacturing Unit, or comparable production environment

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of or experience in a Quality Assurance / Quality Control role

Aptitude And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Effective communication skills including being able to present complex information, share knowledge and influence others
• Strong organisational skills, including being able to plan and document complex schedules and processes, and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
• Ability to analyse data, identify improvements and solve complex problems,
• Computer skills to include word processing and data entry i.e. spreadsheets and databases
• Manual dexterity to use highly scientific instruments and equipment, and good hand-eye co-ordination
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh