Senior Quality Assurance Technician – Band 5

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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English