Quality Systems Officer (QA and QC)

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional specialist healthcare provider in London is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to support pharmacy services. The role requires a degree in Pharmacy or equivalent experience in quality assurance, aseptic production, and risk management. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Pharmacy QA team to deliver high-quality services, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. This permanent position offers a salary of £56,276 to £63,176 annually.

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or related.
• Demonstrable experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, QC/QA environments.
• Understanding of aseptic/parenteral principles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as releasing officer for batches manufactured under MHRA Specials license.
• Provide quality assurance in a senior or mid-management capacity.
• Work with a team of quality professionals to deliver high-quality services.

Skills

Quality assurance

Aseptic production

Change management

Risk management

Audit

Communication

Project management

Education

Degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Science

NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity within the Pharmacy QA team to support the provision of Pharmacy Quality Assurance services. The role supports the Pharmacy Lead QA & QC and the Senior QA Specialist in managing, delivering and developing QA and QC services to the Trust and external sites.

The successful candidate will have experience in quality assurance and aseptic production, change management, risk management, and audit. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), QA, QC and current regulations is essential to develop and maintain quality systems. The role collaborates with the QA team to deliver high-quality QA and Technical services at the hospital.

Main duties

As a member of the Pharmacy QA Team, demonstrate experience in Pharmaceutical Microbiology related to cleanrooms and knowledge to support the QC Microbiology and Chemistry teams. Provide quality assurance in a senior or mid-management capacity. Serve as a releasing officer for batches manufactured under the Trust's MHRA Specials license (Prepack, Non-sterile, Radiopharmacy). Training will be provided if needed for the right candidate. The Pharmacy department holds a WDA(H) license and an MHRA Specials licence for Prepack, Radiopharmacy and Non-sterile departments. Work with a team of quality professionals to provide QA services to internal and external users and contribute to the day-to-day delivery of high-quality services meeting regulatory, safety and financial targets.

About us

St. George\'s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a regional specialist care provider for Southwest London, Surrey and beyond, with two hospital sites and over 9,000 staff. The GESH hospital group works in partnership to provide services, including medication safety, education, training and digital workstreams.

Details

Date posted: 29 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: St George\'s University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT

Job responsibilities

The position requires a degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, or other relevant scientific subject, or registration as a Pharmacy Technician. Candidates should have excellent communication, be well-organised, able to motivate a team, show initiative, forward-thinking and strong attention to detail. Please see the attached supporting document for more information about the role.

Qualifications and Training

Essential: Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or other relevant scientific discipline OR NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 or equivalent. Desirable: Master\'s in Pharmacy (MPharm); MSc/Diploma in PTQA; GPhC registration; RPS or APTUK membership; further qualification in relevant technical or management area.

Experience

Essential: Demonstrable experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing (including aseptic manufacturing), external audits, QC/QA environments, staff management, and strong QA/Production knowledge; understanding of aseptic/parenteral principles. Desirable: Staff training experience; MHRA licence experience; hosting external auditors; knowledge of Hospital Pharmacy Technical Services; presentations/publications.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential: Aseptic preparation and GMP; current legislation and guidelines in QA for pharmaceutical manufacture; understanding of regional priorities in pharmaceutical QA. Skills: problem identification and root-cause analysis; project management; staff management; clear communication; promotion of best practice; development of new systems of work. Desirable: supervisory and training skills; presentation skills; ability to write business cases.

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order) 1975.