Job summary We believe that every member of the Pharmacy Quality Assurance team working for us plays a key role in providing quality patient care and well-being by striving for excellence in aseptic services using unique skills. This exciting opportunity within the Quality Assurance department of the Royal Derby Hospital involves maintaining the quality standards in line with those outlined in "Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services" and EU GMP Annex 1. This is through the testing of the aseptic manufacturing areas of pharmacy with the inclusion of Nuclear Medicine. Testing performed includes microbiological, physical air quality and temperature monitoring testing of all pharmacy units. If you have experience working in a laboratory or in Pharmacy Quality Assurance and are looking for a new exciting role, then we would love to hear from you. Hours of work will be Monday to Friday. Main duties of the job The Quality Assurance Section within Pharmacy is looking to recruit two Senior Assistant Healthcare Scientists (one full time and one part time post): on a permanent contract. Primarily based in the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Laboratory and Pharmacy clean room environments. This is an exciting development opportunity for the right person who will have a good general education to GCSE level including English, Maths and Science subjects and willing to train in microbiological testing, microbiological plate reading and clean room monitoring. You will carry out quality control testing (microbiological and physical), temperature monitoring and quality assurance validation work. You must have a basic knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety, keyboard skills and demonstrate effective use of initiative and able to work to protocols and procedures. Full training and support will be provided. Closing date of applications: 10 November 2024 Interview date: 22 November 2024 About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 320-CDCS-3063-A Job locations Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Person Specification Qualification Essential General education to GCSE level including English, Maths and Science(s) subjects Desirable 'A' - Level science subjects or equivalent Experience Desirable Previous laboratory experience, preferably in specialist pharmacy QA or manufacturing services Skills Essential Effective computer / IT knowledge and skills Evidence of awareness of procedures and in process errors, to improve practice and safeguard patient care Ability to work on own initiative & as part of a team Person Specification Qualification Essential General education to GCSE level including English, Maths and Science(s) subjects Desirable 'A' - Level science subjects or equivalent Experience Desirable Previous laboratory experience, preferably in specialist pharmacy QA or manufacturing services Skills Essential Effective computer / IT knowledge and skills Evidence of awareness of procedures and in process errors, to improve practice and safeguard patient care Ability to work on own initiative & as part of a team 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. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)