Quality Assurance Support Officer | The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the West Midlands is seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Officer to join their Pharmacy Aseptic Team. The role involves monitoring the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and other standards. You will support the commissioning of a new aseptic unit and assist in quality assurance audits while engaging in cross-site working between departments. This position offers a great opportunity to contribute to healthcare quality in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Recognition for outstanding practice

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance within pharmacy or healthcare.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and quality standards.
• Ability to engage in cross-site working.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and comply with the Quality Management System in Pharmacy Aseptic Services.
• Perform quality assurance duties and monitor aseptic facilities.
• Assist with training and support QA team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality Management System monitoring

Auditing skills

Data gathering

Job description

About the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit

At the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, we’re passionate about driving innovation and delivering exceptional care for our patients. Our Pharmacy Aseptic Team has just taken handover of a brand new state‑of‑the‑art aseptic unit and we’re looking for a quality assurance officer to join our friendly and dynamic team to support the commissioning of the new unit and the delivery of a high level of QA within the aseptic services.

The prime function of the unit is the preparation of parental nutrition, cytotoxic, monoclonal antibodies and clinical trials in a safe and efficient manner according to Good Manufacturing Practice and National Standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Quality Assurance Team to monitor and comply with the Quality Management System (QMS) within Pharmacy Aseptic Services to standards required for GMP, SPS and other regulations/standards.
• Carry out a range of quality assurance duties within the pharmacy, monitor aseptic facilities, and assist with training.
• Assist Pharmacy Aseptic Services to monitor achievement of directorate objectives, drivers and targets by providing data to monitor overall project plans.
• Assist and support members of the pharmacy quality assurance team and pharmacy aseptic production team to provide a seamless quality of service.
• Assist in undertaking quality assurance audits as required for the Aseptic Unit at Pharmacy Department Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
• Work within standard operating procedures to verify performance for examination procedures, generate and maintain verification and measurement of uncertainty records.
• Provide concentration and attention to detail required for auditing, data gathering and checking documents.
• Offer a helpful and professional service to all visitors and telephone callers.
• Engage in cross‑site working within the Pharmacy departments of RWT & Walsall Healthcare Trust as required.

About the Trust

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands, providing primary, acute and community services. We pride ourselves on diversity, flexible working arrangements and a commitment to high quality care. We have been rated as “Good” by the CQC and have received numerous awards including the Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

Please complete your application form in full outlining and providing examples of how you meet each of the criteria listed. The advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025.