![Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust](https://media.trabajo.org/img/noimg.jpg)
Quality Assurance Specialist
4 days ago
This is a high profile and complex role, requiring advanced communication and presentation skills.
We are part of the Specialist Pharmacy Service which includes Regional Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Medicines Information providing a service to NHS hospitals across the North West.
The Pharmacy Practice Unit is hosted by the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust. There are opportunities for home working. Periodic travel to base site in Liverpool and North West Hospital sites is required.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To deliver a range of specialist Quality Assurance duties as part of the NW Quality assurance team including:
Medicine Preparation Audit & Support
To ensure the safety of patients by the monitoring and assessment of medicine preparation (sterile, non-sterile and aseptic) in the North West NHS Trusts through:
- Audit of unlicensed aseptic units in accordance with EL 97(52).
- Supporting Trusts in the design and validation and operation of clean rooms, facilities and equipment.
- Providing specialist advice to technical service managers with regard to sterility assurance, pharmaceutical microbiology, cleanroom technology, medicines formulation, stability and process validation
Quality Risk Management of the Medicines Supply chain
To provide a highly specialist service to underpin the procurement of licensed and unlicensed medicines to NHS Trusts within the North West Region to optimise the quality, safety and efficacy of medicines and related products used by all NHS Hospitals in the North West.
- Supporting licensed and unlicensed medicines contracting through:
- development of service/tender specifications and technical agreements.
- assessment of suppliers through audit and evaluation of quality risk management systems to ensure compliance with service specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Assessing the pharmaceutical quality of medicines and medical devices and their potential for medication error.
- Evaluation of scientific and technical reports relating to medicines e.g. drug stability reports.
- Providing on-going contract support by reviewing quality indicators and liaising closely with suppliers to resolve quality issues.
- Facilitating the effective communication of drug alerts and recalls from the MHRA to Trusts.
- Reviewing and assessing reports of defective medicines from Trusts, liaising with suppliers where required and submitting summaries to the national reporting system.
Safe and secure handling & distribution of medicines
- Supporting Trusts in meeting regulatory requirements with regard to safe and secure storage and handling of medicines e.g. CQC, Home Office, GPhC, MHRA.
- To provide expert opinion and advice relating to national guidance and regulatory aspects of medicines management to customers. This includes Good Distribution Practice (GDP), safe and secure handling of medicines controlled drugs, temperature controlled storage, COSHH issues, Disposal of waste.
Workforce development
To support the Regional QA Pharmacist in providing leadership and development of the technical service workforce in the North West.
- To develop and deliver education and training for all aspects of Quality Assurance. This will include the development of e-learning packages and the delivery of lectures and workshops, as required across the North West Region.
- To provide support to the technical service workforce across the North West. This will include on-site support and mentoring as necessary.
- Supporting National SPS work streams in the development of best practice guidance.
- Supporting NW networks in the implementation of best practice guidance.
- Maintenance of a NW Quality Assurance website to make national and local guidance readily available.
Quality System Management
- To support the development, implementation and review of quality systems within the PPU. This will include the procurement, QA and QC teams.
- Supporting the NW QC laboratories in maintaining their MHRA & UKAS accreditation, including provision of specialist advice during inspections.
- To provide activity reports relating to key performance indicator (KPI) delivery for the QA
-
Quality Assurance Specialist
1 week ago
Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeThis is a high profile and complex role, requiring advanced communication and presentation skills.We are part of the Specialist Pharmacy Service which includes Regional Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Medicines Information providing a service to NHS hospitals across the North West.The Pharmacy Practice Unit is hosted by the Royal Liverpool...
-
Quality Assurance Specialist
2 weeks ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Clear Line Maintenance Ltd Full timeQuality Assurance Specialist - Façade and Render We are a leading Principal Contractor, specialising in the design, supply, installation, refurbishment, and maintenance of curtain walling & cladding systems. Presently operating at £50m+ turnover, with an 18-month secured order book, and a strategic, sustainable company growth plan we now seek an...
-
Quality Assurance Specialist
2 months ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeThis is a high profile and complex role, requiring advanced communication and presentation skills. We are part of the Specialist Pharmacy Service which includes Regional Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Medicines Information providing a service to NHS hospitals across the North West. The Pharmacy Practice Unit is hosted by the Royal...
-
Quality Assurance Specialist
1 week ago
Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeThis is a high profile and complex role, requiring advanced communication and presentation skills.We are part of the Specialist Pharmacy Service which includes Regional Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Medicines Information providing a service to NHS hospitals across the North West.The Pharmacy Practice Unit is hosted by the Royal Liverpool...
-
Quality Assurance, Document Specialist
2 weeks ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Clinical Professionals Full time**Reference Number: JO-2311-525472** Quality Assurance, Document Specialist Rate: Negotiable **Job Type**: Contract Location: Liverpool Quality Assurance (Document Coordinator Specialist) 6 month contract £115 per day Liverpool, Speke Key responsibilities; - Manage workflow and document management for controlled documents - Troubleshoot workflows and...
-
Quality Assurance, Document Specialist
2 weeks ago
Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Clinical Professionals Full timeReference Number: JO Quality Assurance, Document SpecialistRate: NegotiableJob Type: ContractLocation: LiverpoolQuality Assurance (Document Coordinator Specialist)6 month contract£115 per dayLiverpool, SpekeKey responsibilities; Manage workflow and document management for controlled documents Troubleshoot workflows and report generation Notify staff of new,...
-
Deputy Regional Quality Assurance Specialist
2 weeks ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeThe Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS) National Quality Assurance (QA) Service supports the principles of medicines optimisation by the development and championing of best practice and by ensuring continuous improvement through the implementation of quality risk management systems in NHS medicines manufacturing & preparation and NHS supply chain...
-
Deputy Regional Quality Assurance Specialist
2 weeks ago
Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeJob summary The Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS) National Quality Assurance (QA) Service supports the principles of medicines optimisation by the development and championing of best practice and by ensuring continuous improvement through the implementation of quality risk management systems in NHS medicines manufacturing & preparation and NHS supply...
-
Deputy Regional Quality Assurance Specialist
2 weeks ago
Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeThe Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS) National Quality Assurance (QA) Service supports the principles of medicines optimisation by the development and championing of best practice and by ensuring continuous improvement through the implementation of quality risk management systems in NHS medicines manufacturing & preparation and NHS supply chain management. ...
-
Pharmacy Quality Assurer
2 weeks ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Open Awards Full time**TITLE OF POST**:Pharmacy Quality Assurer **STATUS**: 35 hours per week Permanent - Full Time. (Part time considered) **SALARY**:£32,884 per annum (pro-rata)** **LOCATION**: Remote/ home based Open Awards is seeking a pharmacy quality assurer to provide pharmacy specific technical advice to providers and colleagues, externally quality assure portfolios...
-
Quality Assurance Officer
3 weeks ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Construction Resources Ltd Full timeOur client is a specialist maintenance provider offering a single contractor approach for all your maintenance and compliance needs. They provide a unique offer within the sector, showing a commitment to the environment they work in and their customers. They employ limited sub-contractors, and instead directly employing around 200+ staff on a full-time...
-
Quality Assurance Foreman
2 months ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Ionic Recruitment Ltd Full time**Key Information** - A maintenance specialist who provide a single contractor approach to all repairs, maintenance and compliance needs are looking for a Quality Assurance Foreman to be based from their office in Liverpool - This company provide high levels of service and commitment to their staff which is proven with their win of ‘best place to work in...
-
quality assurance
2 weeks ago
Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Science & Technology Recruitment Full timeAn opportunity has arisen for a full-time Quality Assurance Validations Officer based in the Birkenhead area. Reporting to the Quality Manager. The successful candidates will be expected to possess a BSc Chemistry or related scientific degree with working experience in QA. Key Responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Validation OfficerCompile validation...
-
Quality Assurance Technical Officer
3 weeks ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeThe Specialist Pharmacy Service Quality Assurance - North West team are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking individual to join our small, friendly team based at the Pharmacy Practice Unit in Liverpool This is a complex role, requiring excellent communication, presentation, investigational and analytical skills. **Our...
-
Deputy Regional Quality Assurance Specialist
2 weeks ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeDeveloping, contributing to, implementing and mentoring compliance of quality standards for the safe use of medicines To work and liaise with regulators and expert advisory groups (MHRA, BP, EAHP, RPS, GPhC). To develop and implement national and regional quality assurance standards. Support local and regional service development and innovation, showcasing...
-
Quality Assurance Technical Officer
2 months ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeThe Specialist Pharmacy Service Quality Assurance - North West team are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking individual to join our small, friendly team based at the Pharmacy Practice Unit in Liverpool This is a complex role, requiring excellent communication, presentation, investigational and analytical skills.
-
Quality Assurance
2 weeks ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom PE Global International Full timePE Global is currently looking for a Quality Assurance professional for a 12-month contract role with a top multinational Animal Health client located in Speke.Job Responsibilities:To conduct QA oversight on assigned external suppliers and third parties manufacturing products for Elanco, ensuring compliance with quality standards and legal...
-
Quality Assurance Auditor
1 week ago
Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Alternative Futures Group Full timeQuality Assurance Auditor - 35 Hours, Permanent - Field Based across North West of England Alternative Futures Group is the North West's largest Mental Health and Learning Disability charity. With a strong track record over 30 years, we work and through our to provide a wide range of innovative and bespoke care services. We have a vision to create a...
-
Quality Assurance Auditor
3 weeks ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Alternative Futures Group Full timeQuality Assurance Auditor - 35 Hours, Permanent - Field Based across North West of England Alternative Futures Group is the North West’s largest Mental Health and Learning Disability charity. With a strong track record over 30 years, we work and through our to provide a wide range of innovative and bespoke care services. We have a vision...
-
Quality Assurance Manager
1 month ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Your Next Hire Full timeQA Manager Quality Assurance ManagerRemote - occasional visits to London Office£70,000We are seeking a talented Quality Assurance Specialist to join an award-winning team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a dynamic development team and contribute to the creation and release of high-quality products for a discerning customer base.Key...