Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Band 3: £24,937 - £26,598

Hours: Full and part-time options welcome, with weekday (Mon–Fri) commitment essential

Location: Railway Triangle, Walton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1TH.

Contract: Permanent

Are you passionate about pharmacy quality and eager to grow your skills? We would love to hear from you if so! We’re recruiting to our Senior Manufacturing Assistant Quality Control role to join our warm, collaborative team at the Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit in Drayton. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and take pride in ensuring patient safety, we’d love to hear from you.

About our team

We’re a small and lovely team who are dedicated quality professionals committed to delivering aseptic services. Our focus is always on patient safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

As a Senior Assistant Technical Officer, you will:

• Support day-to-day operations in the Quality Assurance department, working in line with GMP and departmental procedures
• Enforce quality management systems through accurate documentation and maintenance of quality indicators
• Liaise with senior production colleagues to schedule and complete all monitoring and checks on time
• Inspect raw materials, components, and finished products to ensure full compliance with specifications

Who we’re looking for

You’ll be an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who:

• Communicates confidently with all team members and stakeholders
• Multitasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Embraces high standards and attention to detail
• Is eager to learn, and contributes to service development

Development and training

• We invest in our people. Over time, you’ll receive:
• Comprehensive Quality Assurance training to build your technical expertise
• Ongoing coaching and mentoring to boost your confidence and competence
• Opportunities to propose improvements and help future-proof our facilities

What we offer

• Supportive leadership and a friendly team culture
• NHS Pension Scheme and a generous staff benefits package
• Modern facilities at our Drayton site, with opportunities for career progression

For additional information please see attached Job description

If you'd like an informal chat or to arrange a visit, feel free to get in touch with our Quality Control Pharmacist Anna Drys on 02392 389078 – we'd love to hear from you.

Please note this role does not offer sponsorship.

Essential

• GCSE level C or above including Maths, English and a Science or equivalent qualifications or previous work experience that demonstrates comparable ability within a GMP/GLP environment.
• Completion of in-house or equivalent training packages and proven competence

Desirable

• Completion of external training packages relating to GMP

Experience

Essential

• We welcome applicants from Primary care, Secondary care and Industry preferably with aseptic experience
• Similar Pharmacy Manufacturing Experience/Pharmaceutical BTEC qualification
• Demonstrated ability to work to set procedures and follow written instructions

Desirable

• Minimum 2 years working in an aseptic preparation/GMP/GLP environment Pharmacy Support worker post equivalent or above
• Competence in Microsoft Excel/Word and report monitoring experience

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of GMP, GLP, Quality Assurance and Microbiology
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure accurately
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload and supervision of others undertaking routine daily tasks
• Good communication skills and clear, spoken English
• Clear, literate handwriting
• Good organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Able to carry out light lifting and undertake cleaning duties safely
• Proactive attitude to ongoing training and assessment
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately complete all types of documentation
• Demonstrated ability to sit or stand in a restricted position at a work bench for periods of the working time
• Ability to wear specific clean room clothing
• Demonstrated ability to handle hazardous materials safely and according to local work instructions
• Ability to use computer-based programmes and input data as required
• Demonstrated accurate numeracy skills including calculations
• Self-motivation and ability to motivate others
• Team player who leads by example
• Commitment to high standards of work and attention to detail
• Reliable and honest
• High standards of personal discipline and professionalism
• Ability to work contracted hours and participate in bank holiday and or weekend duties as requested
• Good attention to detail, capable of following complex instructions and ensuring compliance of others

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.