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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Part time
  • Job share
21 hours per week (The successful candidate would be required to work Fridays)
Job ref
387-DT6920-LMH
Employer
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Town
Bristol
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/11/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust logo

Quality Assurance Technical Officer

Band 5

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.

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Job overview

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and quality-driven individual to join our dedicated Quality Control/Quality Assurance team at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.

The ideal candidate will hold a science degree or have a pharmacy background, with a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to accuracy. This role is pivotal in supporting our Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) licensed Radiopharmacy Unit.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct routine environmental monitoring within our MS licensed Radiopharmacy Unit.
  • Analyse data and produce comprehensive environmental monitoring reports.
  • Collaborate closely with departmental leads to ensure timely and effective communication.
  • Act as a pre-releaser for products manufactured within the unit, ensuring they meet stringent quality standards.
  • Play a vital role in maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) across all areas of Pharmacy Technical Services.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the safe and effective delivery of pharmaceutical services, working within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

Main duties of the job

To contribute to aspects of the service of the quality control department which carries out over 50 000 environmental monitoring tests, analyses of over 200 products and raw materials along with over 2 000 operator and process validations per annum.

To assist the QC Laboratory Manager and departmental QA Lead in ensuring Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is adhered to within the Pharmacy Technical Services Units.

To communicate effectively with individuals within Quality Control (QC), Parenteral Services Unit (PSU), Pharmacy Production, Radiopharmacy, Southmead Regional Quality Control Laboratory (RQCL), Pharmacy, ward staff and external contractors.

To develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.  

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.  

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

 

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Relevant Science Degree or equivalent OR Pharmacy Technician NVQ

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Basic knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
  • Good analytical skills, accuracy & precision
  • Good IT skills including databases
  • Ability to generate written or electronic records
  • Ability to plan workload on daily and monthly basis
Desirable criteria
  • Basic knowledge of Good QC Laboratory Practice (GQCLP)
  • Basic knowledge of Root Cause Analysis/Investigations
  • Basic knowledge of microbiology
  • Risk assessment skills
  • Knowledge of COSHH & health and safety regulations

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a laboratory undertaking analysis
  • Experience of aseptic preparation

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Good communication & interpersonal skills
  • Able to work independently, and within a team
  • Good attention to detail

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDDisability Confident - two yearsVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerNHS Pastoral CareStep into healthMenopause Workplace PledgeDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldPride In Veterans

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Marc Lennon
Job title
Deputy Pharmacy Quality Assurance Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0117 342 2370

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
People & Transformation Division
North Bristol NHS Trust
Southmead Hospital
BS10 5NB
Telephone
0117 4141151
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