Quality Assurance Technical Officer

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Officer (Band 5) to join the Radiopharmacy Unit at Bristol Royal Infirmary. This role supports Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency licensed activities, with a focus on quality control and accuracy across the unit.

Responsibilities include conducting routine environmental monitoring, analysing data, and preparing reports; acting as a pre-releaser for manufactured products; ensuring GMP

Qualifications

• Relevant Science Degree or equivalent OR Pharmacy Technician NVQ.
• Basic knowledge of GMP and Good QC Laboratory Practice.
• Experience in a laboratory environment with data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine environmental monitoring within the Radiopharmacy Unit.
• Analyse data and produce environmental monitoring reports.
• Collaborate with departmental leads to ensure timely communication.
• Act as a pre-releaser for products manufactured within the unit.
• Support GMP compliance across Pharmacy Technical Services.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Science Degree or Pharmacy NVQ

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Part time
• Job share

21 hours per week (The successful candidate would be required to work Fridays) Job ref 387-DT6920-LMH

Employer Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bristol Royal Infirmary Town Bristol Salary £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/11/2026 23:59

Quality Assurance Technical Officer

Band 5

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and quality-driven individual to join our dedicated Quality Control/Quality Assurance team at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.

The ideal candidate will hold a science degree or have a pharmacy background, with a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to accuracy. This role is pivotal in supporting our Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) licensed Radiopharmacy Unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine environmental monitoring within our MS licensed Radiopharmacy Unit.
• Analyse data and produce comprehensive environmental monitoring reports.
• Collaborate closely with departmental leads to ensure timely and effective communication.
• Act as a pre-releaser for products manufactured within the unit, ensuring they meet stringent quality standards.
• Play a vital role in maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) across all areas of Pharmacy Technical Services.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the safe and effective delivery of pharmaceutical services, working within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

Main duties of the job

To contribute to aspects of the service of the quality control department which carries out over 50 000 environmental monitoring tests, analyses of over 200 products and raw materials along with over 2 000 operator and process validations per annum.

To assist the QC Laboratory Manager and departmental QA Lead in ensuring Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is adhered to within the Pharmacy Technical Services Units.

To communicate effectively with individuals within Quality Control (QC), Parenteral Services Unit (PSU), Pharmacy Production, Radiopharmacy, Southmead Regional Quality Control Laboratory (RQCL), Pharmacy, ward staff and external contractors.

To develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Education and Qualifications

• Relevant Science Degree or equivalent OR Pharmacy Technician NVQ

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Good analytical skills, accuracy & precision
• Ability to generate written or electronic records
• Ability to plan workload on daily and monthly basis
• Basic knowledge of Good QC Laboratory Practice (GQCLP)
• Basic knowledge of Root Cause Analysis/Investigations
• Basic knowledge of microbiology
• Knowledge of COSHH & health and safety regulations

Experience

• Experience of working in a laboratory undertaking analysis
• Experience of aseptic preparation

Personal Qualities

• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently, and within a team

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
• If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
• The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

IMPORTANT:

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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Name Marc Lennon Job title Deputy Pharmacy Quality Assurance Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0117 342 2370

If you have problems applying, contact

Address People & Transformation Division
North Bristol NHS Trust
Southmead Hospital
BS10 5NB
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