Senior Manufacturing Assistant Quality Control

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Drayton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Drayton is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Assistant for Quality Control. You will support quality assurance operations, ensure compliance with GMP standards, and work in a collaborative team focused on patient safety. Ideal candidates will have experience in an aseptic preparation or GMP environment and strong communication skills. Competitive compensation and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous staff benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in an aseptic preparation / GMP / GLP environment.
• Completion of training packages relating to GMP.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations in the Quality Assurance department.
• Inspect raw materials and finished products for compliance.
• Liaise with production colleagues for monitoring and checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking ability

Education

GCSE level C or above including maths, English and a science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Go back Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Senior Manufacturing Assistant Quality Control

The closing date is 06 October 2025

Hours: Full and part-time options welcome, with weekday (Mon - Fri) commitment essential

Location: Railway Triangle, Walton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1TH.

Contract: Permanent

Are you passionate about pharmacy quality and eager to grow your skills? We would love to hear from you if so! Were recruiting to our Senior Manufacturing Assistant Quality Control role to join our warm, collaborative team at the Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit in Drayton. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and take pride in ensuring patient safety, wed love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

About our team

Were a small and lovely team who are dedicated quality professionals committed to delivering aseptic services. Our focus is always on patient safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

As a Senior Assistant Technical Officer, you will:

• Support day-to-day operations in the Quality Assurance department, working in line with GMP and departmental procedures
• Enforce quality management systems through accurate documentation and maintenance of quality indicators
• Liaise with senior production colleagues to schedule and complete all monitoring and checks on time
• Inspect raw materials, components, and finished products to ensure full compliance with specifications

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job responsibilities

Who were looking for

You'll be an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who:

• Communicates confidently with all team members and stakeholders
• Multitasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Embraces high standards and attention to detail
• Is eager to learn, and contributes to service development

Development and training

• We invest in our people. Over time, you'll receive:
• Comprehensive Quality Assurance training to build your technical expertise
• Ongoing coaching and mentoring to boost your confidence and competence
• Opportunities to propose improvements and help future-proof our facilities

What we offer

• Supportive leadership and a friendly team culture
• NHS Pension Scheme and a generous staff benefits package
• Modern facilities at our Drayton site, with opportunities for career progression

If you'd like an informal chat or to arrange a visit, feel free to get in touch with our Quality Control Pharmacist Anna Drys on 02392 389078 we'd love to hear from you.

Please note this role does not offer sponsorship.

Person Specification

Experience

• Completion of in-house or equivalent training packages and proven competence.
• Demonstrated ability to work to set procedures and follow written instructions.
• Minimum 2 years working in an aseptic preparation / GMP / GLP environment in a Pharmacy Support worker post equivalent or above.
• Completion of external training packages relating to GMP.
• Competence in Microsoft excel / word and report monitoring experience.

Qualifications

• GCSE level C or above including maths, English and a science or equivalent qualifications or previous work experience that demonstrates comparable ability within a GMP/Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) environment.

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

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust