Quality Assurance/Quality Control Assistant Technical Officer (QA/QC)

Integrated Care System; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is seeking a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Assistant Technical Officer to support the Pharmacy Quality Assurance team at Colchester Hospital. This full-time role involves maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, supporting laboratory functions, and conducting microbiological testing. Ideal candidates should have experience in pharmacy settings and relevant qualifications. Competitive benefits include flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in pharmacy/drug manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a GMP/GLP laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Assurance functions within the main pharmacy.
• Assist with running the QA/QC Laboratory and maintain workflow.
• Conduct microbiological environmental monitoring as needed.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

GMP/GLP knowledge

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Education

Level 2 NVQ Diploma or BTEC first certificate

ONC/BTech in Chemistry/Biology

Job description

Go back East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Quality Assurance/Quality Control Assistant Technical Officer (QA/QC)

The closing date is 20 August 2025

Have you got the enthusiasm and confidence to take up the challenge of this exciting post in the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Department?

We are looking for a Band 3 QA/QC Assistant Technical Officer. This is a permanent full-time position based at Colchester Hospital however cross site working to Ipswich Hospital will be required.

You will support the Pharmacy Quality Assurance team in ensuring that the regulatory requirements and standards set by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are met for the Manufacturing Specials, Clinical Trials and Wholesale dealing licenses held by the Trust.

Details about our pharmacy service - https://esneft.pagetiger.com/buqzfou/1

Main duties of the job

The main duties will include providing support and maintaining Quality Assurance functions within main pharmacy in line with procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements.

Assisting the QC/QA Officer with the running of the QA/QC Laboratory, such that an efficient system of workflow through the department is maintained, and safe working practices in the laboratory are adhered to.

Carrying out Microbiological Environmental Monitoring when required in line with schedule and non-routine monitoring when required for investigations/validation.

Assisting in the Microbiological/chemical/physical testing of samples i.e. water, raw materials, finished products, stability samples or new deliveries of media in accordance with approved specifications.

Assisting in the Microbiological testing of samples provided by internal or external customers in accordance with supplied specifications or limits.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous experience working in pharmacy/ drug manufacturing environment or equivalent
• Experience of working in a GMP/GLP laboratory

Qualifications

• Level 2 NVQ Diploma or BTEC first certificate or GCSE grades A - C or equivalent
• ONC/BTech in Chemistry/Biology or related field

Knowledge

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Familiarity with Windows based applications, particularly Microsoft Office

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust