Pharmacy Quality Assurance Lead

3 weeks ago


Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our dynamic team, providing high-quality Quality Assurance (QA) services for pharmacy technical services. We seek a dedicated and experienced leader to enhance our Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance system on-site, ensuring the highest safety and quality standards in patient care.

This role involves managing compliance with regulatory standards, developing quality management systems, and fostering professional relationships with the pharmacy technical services team while leading future planning for batch manufacturing.

Main Duties of the Job
  1. Develop and manage an integrated Pharmaceutical Quality System to ensure high-quality medicines in line with regulatory standards.
  2. Provide technical support and advice on QA matters to all areas of pharmacy, the wider Trust, and external customers.
  3. Maintain regulatory requirements for both licensed and unlicensed activities.
  4. Lead the strategic development of pharmacy QA services to meet local, regional, and national priorities.
  5. In collaboration with the Pharmacy Technical/Cancer Services Manager, respond to regulatory audits, develop action plans for deficiencies, and implement timely solutions.
  6. Coordinate self-inspection for the Pharmacy Technical Services Manufacturing Unit and Pharmacy Clinical Trials per regulatory requirements.
  7. Validate pharmacy facilities and computer systems to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, monitor and approve regulatory documentation, and coordinate actions for drug recalls and safety notifications.
  8. Line management of QA staff.
About Us

We are a leading healthcare provider, committed to delivering high-quality patient care. Our team is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients and communities.

We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working options, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

If you are a motivated and experienced individual looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Band: Band 8c

Salary: £76,412 to £87,723 a year inc HCA

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Job location: Watford General Hospital, Watford, WD18 0HB



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