Quality Assurance Officer - Aseptics and Radiopharmacy

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Bath is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer to support their Pharmacy Aseptics and Radiopharmacy Services. The role involves ensuring compliance with GMP and managing the Quality Management System. Successful candidates must have a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, prior experience in QA within a pharmacy context, and knowledge of aseptic techniques. This position is a critical part of ensuring patient safety and high-quality healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Supportive community environment

Wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy QA, aseptic services, or Radiopharmacy support role required.
• Understanding of quality management principles and risk management.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Quality Management System.
• Perform Quality Assurance checks on documentation.
• Assist with audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of GMP

Experience in QA investigations

Education

BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

HNC in pharmaceutical science

Job description

Job Overview

Make a Difference in Patient Safety and Quality

Are you passionate about quality, detail-oriented, and ready to play a vital role in ensuring the safety of life-saving medicines? We are looking for a dedicated Quality Assurance Officer to join our Pharmacy Aseptics and Radiopharmacy Services team at the Royal United Hospitals Bath. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality aseptic and radiopharmaceutical products, supporting patient care across a wide range of clinical services.

What You'll Do

• Support the implementation and maintenance of our Quality Management System (QMS)
• Perform Quality Assurance checks on batch documentation and environmental monitoring data
• Assist with deviation investigations, audits, and regulatory inspections (e.g. MHRA)
• Contribute to training and compliance monitoring for aseptic and radiopharmacy staff
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective service delivery

Please note: this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Main Duties of the Job

You will support the Quality Assurance (QA) activities within the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit and Radiopharmacy at the RUH. The role ensures compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), national regulatory standards, and Trust policies. Working closely with the Quality Assurance Lead and operational managers, you will contribute to safe, effective and compliant preparation and delivery of aseptic and radiopharmaceutical products to patients.

Main Duties Includes

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the Pharmacy Quality Management System (QMS)
• Perform Quality Assurance checks on batch documentation and environmental monitoring data
• Assist with deviation, incident, and non-conformance investigations
• Contribute to internal audits and preparation for external inspections (e.g. MHRA)
• Maintain training records, SOP registers, and QA documentation
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to support safe and compliant service delivery

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool! We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent healthcare science qualification plus accredited unperpinning knowledge OR Science Manufacturing Technician qualification (SMT)

Desirable criteria

• Registered with either GPhC or Science Council (or eligible)
• HNC or equivalent in pharmaceutical science or quality-related subject

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Previous experience in a pharmacy QA, aseptic services, or Radiopharmacy support role
• Understanding of GMP, quality management principles, aseptic techniques, and risk management

Desirable criteria

• Experience in QA investigations, audits or SOP management
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring or cleanroom standards
• Familiarity with radiopharmaceutical preparation regulations

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa’s) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Aseptics and Radiopharmacy QA Officer Job Description (PDF, 485.0KB)
• Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Nyasha Manomano
Job title: Associate Director of Pharmacy - Cancer Services
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