Job Description
Senior Quality Assurance Technician – Band 5
Northampton General Hospital | University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group
Full-Time, Perm or Bank
Pharmacy (QA & Aseptic Services)
Start Date: ASAP
We are working with Northampton General Hospital to recruit a Senior Quality Assurance Technician to join their specialist Pharmacy Quality Assurance team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly regulated environment, supporting the safe production and supply of medicines across aseptic and manufacturing services.
About the Role
As a Senior QA Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining quality, safety, and compliance across pharmacy production and aseptic services.
Key responsibilities include:
* Supporting the Quality Assurance (QA) service for licensed production and wholesale facilities
* Undertaking environmental monitoring of clean rooms and aseptic units
* Performing microbiological testing, airflow monitoring, and temperature mapping
* Inspecting and releasing unlicensed medicines and aseptic products
* Supporting quality systems, audits, and deviation investigations
* Maintaining and optimising QA IT systems and documentation
* Supervising and supporting junior technical staff
You will also contribute to the QA/Aseptic Unit rota, including weekends and bank holidays, supporting cancer services.
Essential Requirements
* Qualified Pharmacy Technician (GPhC registered) or relevant science/manufacturing qualification
* Experience in QA, aseptic services, or pharmaceutical environments
* Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately
* Good communication and organisational skills
Desirable
* Experience with MHRA licensing requirements
* Experience in quality management systems and audits
* Further training in Quality Assurance or aseptic services
* Experience supervising or training staff
Why Apply?
* Work within a specialist QA and aseptic pharmacy service
* Gain experience in licensed pharmaceutical production environments
* Opportunity to develop expertise in quality systems and compliance
* Be part of a supportive and experienced pharmacy team
* Contribute directly to patient safety and cancer services delivery