Pharmaceutical Analyst

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

BCUHB in North Wales is seeking a Pharmacy QC Laboratory Technician to join the Quality Control and Quality Assurance department. You will support MHRA licensed manufacturing workflows, follow GMP/GLP SOPs, and help maintain high standards in testing and release of medicines.

You will gain training and development opportunities, with exposure to HPLC/ICP testing, microbiology, and environmental monitoring, and you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to patient safety and

Qualifications

• BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences with NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or an equivalent degree.
• Appropriate Professional Registration.
• Desirable: Supervisory management qualification or accreditation.
• Desirable: Training qualification or accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Provide a Pharmaceutical QC laboratory service to all users of the service.
• Follow laboratory procedures to ensure quality, purity and efficacy of pharmaceuticals under GMP/MHRA guidance.
• Operate in chemistry and microbiology labs using analytical techniques (HPLC, ICP) to test aseptically prepared medicines.
• Perform environmental monitoring.
• Work across Chemistry and Microbiology sections of the QC Laboratory.
• Act as an integral member of the analytical team for routine and developmental work.
• Exercise autonomy and manage allocated duties under time pressures.

Skills

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Data analysis

Computer skills

Manual dexterity

Welsh language (desirable)

Education

BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences with NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or degree

Job description

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

General duties of this post can be found in the Job description and include:

• 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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

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

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