Quality Control Supervisor

Alliance Medical; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Medical is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to lead the Radiopharmacy QC team, ensuring GMP-compliant operations and reliable production. The role involves deputising for the QC Manager and serving as Radiation Protection Supervisor, with occasional out-of-hours work.

You will work within a senior QC function, driving high standards, managing materials, inspection, calibration, validation, and staff development across the radiopharmacy unit.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant scientific discipline with industrial QC experience in pharmaceuticals.
• Radiopharmacy experience is highly desirable and preferred for the role.
• Level 4 in the QC Skills Matrix; progression path for internal candidates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day QC activities for radiopharmaceutical products.
• Lead QC staff, ensure GMP compliance and timely testing.
• Manage raw materials testing, release, and environmental monitoring.
• Coordinate maintenance, calibration, and validation with QC Manager and OEMs.
• Provide occasional out-of-hours coverage and night-shift support when needed.
• Support validation projects and new product introductions.

Skills

GMP knowledge

QC testing

Leadership

Documentation

Communication

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

HPLC

GC

rTLC

Gamma spectrometry

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated Quality Ccontrol Supervisor to join our Radiopharmacy team. This is a senior role within the QC function, offering the opportunity to lead a team, drive high standards, and support the reliable operation of our Radiopharmaceutical Production.

As the QC Supervisor, you will oversee the day‑to‑day delivery of Quality Control activities within the Radiopharmaceutical Production Unit. You will ensure full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), provide leadership and guidance to QC staff, and support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility.

In this role, you will work closely with the QC Manager and deputise for them when required. You will also be appointed as a Radiation Protection Supervisor, supporting the safe handling and disposal of radioactive materials throughout the QC process.

Flexibility is essential, as the role occasionally requires working unsociable hours, weekends, and providing short‑notice support to meet operational and service needs.

Please note that we will be interviewing throughout the duration of this advert. Therefore if you are interested in this role an early application is advised as we may close the advert prior to the advertised date.

Quality Control

• Oversee day‑to‑day QC activities for all radiopharmaceutical products.

• Maintain full competency in QC analysis and participate in routine testing.

• Manage raw materials including testing and release.

• Oversee environmental monitoring and media fills.

• Communicate any equipment, facility, or process issues to management.

• Share best practice across the UK radiopharmacy network.

Maintenance & Calibration

• Undertake training to perform frontline fault diagnosis.

• Support QC Manager and OEM engineers during maintenance, testing, and validation.

• Support routine calibration of all QC equipment.

Operational Support

• Liaise with QC Managers to ensure adequate resources meet operational demands.

• Provide occasional out‑of‑hours support, including weekends, evening work, and short‑notice cover.

• Support validation and recovery activities following maintenance.

• Provide cover for night shift QC when required.

Validation

• Support validation projects and new product introductions.

• Prepare, execute, and report validation protocols.

• Lead routine qualification of QC equipment including HPLC, GC, rTLC, and dose calibrators.

• Assist with validation activities following equipment upgrades.

Training & Development

• Support delivery of training plans and development of QC staff in line with the QC Skills Matrix.

• Take part in internal and external training, including Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) certification.

Fault Management

• Maintain accurate records of equipment, operational, and environmental faults.

• Assist with fault interpretation and rectification and elevate when required.

• Ensure documentation is completed and submitted to the relevant manager.

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Quality Control, and Quality Assurance procedures.

• Complete Deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls, OOS/OOT reports within agreed timelines.

• Contribute to SOP updates, QA reporting, and internal audits.

Safety, Radiation Safety & Security

• Work in accordance with site safety procedures to protect yourself and others.

• Act as a Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS), ensuring adherence to local rules and safe handling of radiopharmaceuticals.

• Manage radioactive waste safely and supervise team compliance.

• Follow site security plans and assist with emergency exercises.

Regulatory Compliance

• Adhere strictly to GMP, GLP, and safety protocols required by MHRA, EA, HSE, and ONR.

• Comply with local rules and licensing conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant scientific discipline, with appropriate industrial experience in QC testing of pharmaceuticals. Experience in radiopharmacy is highly desirable.

• The QC Supervisor role sits at Level 4 within the QC Skills Matrix.

• Internal candidates may be appointed if they have achieved Level 3 (Senior QC Radiochemist). In this case, a structured Training Plan must be in place to progress to Level 4.

• External candidates with significant, relevant radiopharmaceutical experience may be appointed directly to the QC Supervisor level, supported by a documented Training Plan.

Previous Experience

• Ideally, previous experience in QC testing of radiopharmaceuticals within a GMP‑compliant environment.

• Experience in the operation, maintenance, and validation of QC equipment, including:

  • HPLC

  • GC

  • rTLC

  • Gamma spectrometry

  • Traditional wet chemistry techniques

• Understanding of completing maintenance activities within a GMP‑regulated facility.

• Experience working in a radiation‑controlled environment is desirable.

Skills and Attributes

• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills; personable and approachable.

• Highly organised and reliable, with strong timekeeping.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Active listening skills.

• Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work independently, including defining and executing tasks.

• Leads by example, demonstrating professionalism and accountability.

• Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements including GMP and safety standards.

Alliance Medical are Europe’s leading independent provider of imaging services.

We combine service excellence and innovative imaging technologies to improve patient care and support NHS and independentorganisationswith their ongoing imaging requirements. Our approach has delivered consistent company growth for more than 30 years.

We operate a robust pre‑employment screening process for all roles which includes proof of professional registration and qualifications, DBS checking and occupational health assessments.

We live by our company values to ensure the highest level of patient care:

Our Values

Leaders, managers, and supervisors have a particular responsibility to be role models in terms of how they demonstrate these values themselves and how they engage their teams to work in this way.

Collaboration:

We work together and in partnership for all our patients. We respect expertise and combine it to achieve more.

Excellence:

We never compromise. We strive to deliver the very best in everything we do to ensure the highest quality of care. We treat our patients and each other with compassion, dignity and respect.

Learning:

Knowledge and understanding comes from learning. At Alliance Medical we are committed to ensuring that each and every one of us keeps on learning and that we continuously look for improved ways of working.

Efficiency:

Efficiency in healthcare means more patients get better care. We constantly seek new ways to use the scarce resource of healthcare more intelligently so that more people can live longer, fuller lives.

Openness:

We act with transparency and honesty in everything we do, where staff are encouraged to speak up to ensure a safe and secure environment for our patients.