Job summary We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, quality minded individual to join our Quality Control/Quality Assurance team based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. The successful candidate will ideally have a good eye for detail and an ability to work accurately. Primarily you will support in the analysis and monitoring of the environments in our licensed Radiopharamcy and Production units and in our unlicensed Parenteral Services Unit, producing environmental monitoring reports and liaising with departmental leads. In addition, you will assist in the co-ordination of technical services quality meetings and act as a pre-releaser for products manufactured under the 'specials' licence of our production unit. Experience and knowledge of working within a quality control laboratory and/or working within a hospital pharmacy aseptic manufacturing environment would be advantageous. However, applicants who have an interest in working within a hospital pharmacy quality assurance role specifically within aseptics would be encouraged to apply. We are committed to supporting staff development, as such you will be provided with full in-house training and given the opportunity to undertake funded training opportunities linked to your personal development. 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 assisting over 2,000 operator and process validations per annum. To act as administrative support for the Quality Management System by assisting in the co-ordination of the quality meetings across the whole of pharmacy technical services and to act as minute taker. To communicate effectively with individuals within Quality Control (QC), Parenteral Services Unit (PSU), Pharmacy Production, Radiopharmacy, Regional Quality Control Laboratory (RQCL), Pharmacy, ward staff and external contractors. To develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others. About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. 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. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 387-DT6537-LH Job locations Bristol Royal Infirmary Marlborough Street Bristol BS2 8HW Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Aptitudes Essential Able to work independently, and also within a team Good communication & interpersonal skills (E) High level of concentration Qualifications Essential 2 A levels including one science subject, or equivalent to NVQ4 level Desirable Microbiology experience Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience of working in a team IT experience with spreadsheets and databases Desirable Experience of Good Laboratory Practice Experience (or interest) of working in a science laboratory Experience of administrative tasks such as minute taking and organising meetings Experience of Good Manufacturing Practice Knowledge of COSHH, H&S and risk assessments Knowledge of Microbiology Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) Good numeracy and literacy skills Good analytical skills with ability to work accurately and neatly Good attention to detail Good IT skills Person Specification Aptitudes Essential Able to work independently, and also within a team Good communication & interpersonal skills (E) High level of concentration Qualifications Essential 2 A levels including one science subject, or equivalent to NVQ4 level Desirable Microbiology experience Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience of working in a team IT experience with spreadsheets and databases Desirable Experience of Good Laboratory Practice Experience (or interest) of working in a science laboratory Experience of administrative tasks such as minute taking and organising meetings Experience of Good Manufacturing Practice Knowledge of COSHH, H&S and risk assessments Knowledge of Microbiology Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) Good numeracy and literacy skills Good analytical skills with ability to work accurately and neatly Good attention to detail Good IT skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Bristol Royal Infirmary Marlborough Street Bristol BS2 8HW Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)