If you are looking to join NWSSP, please see the additional information below that may be of interest to you: - Our “Benefits” video has been created to highlight and showcase some of the benefits of working for the NHS and NWSSP:- https://youtu.be/zX3x046SDhg The “Tops Tips – Be Yourself” video has been designed to support candidates applying for roles with NWSSP. We have outlined 8 key steps to help candidates articulate their capabilities and experience when completing applications with NWSSP. https://youtu.be/qe3ibY8b6m4 Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English Job Overview Assist the Quality Assurance Officer with the maintenance and development of the Pharmaceutical Quality Management System (PQS) system to required licence, regulations and legislation. Provide support to the Quality Assurance Officer related to environmental testing for NWSSP Pharmacy Assist the head of quality with internal auditing process of the PQS within NWSSP Pharmacy, including audit of testing projects, validation activities, and deviation investigations and to coordinate and liaise on non-compliances issued to both physical and biological departments. Main duties of the job Provide support for the GMP compliant and UKAS accredited environmental monitoring analytical service, complying with, ISO 17025 and 9001 to Internal and External NHS and commercial clients, to enable the client to comply with relevant Pharmaceutical, British, European or International standards. To act as releasing officer for products manufactured under the MS Licence. Provide advice, information and training in aspects of the PQS for Environmental monitoring analysis and ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements in the department. Working for our organisation At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating. Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people. Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers. Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria AT LEAST ONE of the following: Relevant scientific degree BTEC Pharmaceutical Science, with NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services, or The principles of aseptic pharmaceuticals processing (Level 3) Desirable criteria Supervisory management qualification Experience Essential criteria Experience working in an MHRA licenced manufacturing unit, or comparable production environment Desirable criteria Wider experience of pharmaceutical industry including procurement, stores and distribution Skills Essential criteria Computer skills to include word processing and data entry i.e. spreadsheets and databases Manual dexterity to manipulate injections or prepare pharmaceutical products Strong organisational skills Desirable criteria Ability to remain calm in a busy environment Approachable and professional manner Committed to continuing professional development We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities. If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly. Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage. When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted. To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge. Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. Welsh language skills are desirable Documents to download JD&PS (PDF, 448.4KB) O.H. Functional requirement form (PDF, 664.5KB) JD&PS Welsh (PDF, 528.3KB) NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB) NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB) NWSSP - Our Benefits 2023 (PDF, 487.5KB) NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 491.0KB) PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB) Guidance Notes for Applicants Nov25 (PDF, 322.5KB) Intergrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 (PDF, 15.1MB) Intergrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 - Cymraeg (PDF, 18.0MB) Further details / informal visits contact Name Lori Elliott Job title QA Practitioner Email address lori.elliott@wales.nhs.uk