If you are interested in Pharmacy Technical Services and would like to gain experience in quality assurance activities, this is the role for you A new and exciting 12-month fixed-term post has been created to support the Quality Assurance and Control Services provided by the Pharmacy Department at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. The postholder will assist the Quality Assurance Manager in providing technical support and guidance on pharmaceutical science and Good Manufacturing Practice to technical teams working in local aseptic and radiopharmacy production units and to the wider clinical teams within the Trust. This provides an excellent and rare opportunity for a motivated individual to strengthen their portfolio and gain invaluable experience and learn the skills required for a quality assurance role within technical services. We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable individual, with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn. The postholder must have excellent problem solving and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas. Good knowledge of GxP standards and experience in pharmaceutical services is essential for the role. This is a full-time post, working Monday to Friday. Flexible working patterns will be considered based on the needs of the service and the successful candidate. Working within the Quality Control team, the successful candidate will assist in a range of specialist quality assurance activities including management of the Pharmaceutical Quality System, error investigations, change implementation, validations and training. In addition, the postholder will work within the Quality Control Laboratory undertaking a variety of chemical and microbiological analysis on a range of pharmaceutical products as well environmental monitoring of cleanroom facilities and clean air devices. The candidate will be expected to both assist with and lead on individual and group projects and therefore must have excellent self-discipline and team leadership skills. This role represents an excellent, but rare, opportunity for a suitable individual to develop their skills and gain experience within pharmaceutical sciences and quality assurance helping develop and drive the future of technical services within the NHS. University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Matthew Berwick Job title: Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manager Email address: matthew.berwickuhcw.nhs.uk Telephone number: 02476 966802 Informal enquiries may be directed to Matthew Berwick, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manager on 02476 966802 or Stephen Almond, Associate Director of Pharmacy on 02476 966773 or 02476 964000 extension 24292.