Head of Quality

Job Title

Main area Head of Quality – Pharmaceutical/Medicines manufacturing – Grade NHS AfC:
Band 8c – Contract Permanent –

Hours:

37.5 per week

Job Reference: 372-HPS
1103

Full time
Flexible working

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust – Huddersfield Pharmacy Specials, Huddersfield – Salary £79,504 – £91,609 per annum (Yearly)

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

Responsible for the strategic development and operational management of the Quality Control and Assurance Service ensuring compliance with current standards and statute. Includes leadership of the Quality Management system, acting as named Quality Controller on relevant licences, and serving on the Senior Management Team.

• Manage headcount in the Quality Control and Assurance departments.
• Ensure the service is compliant with national standards and statute.
• Act as Responsible Person for Good Distribution Practice across all operations.
• Manage risk related to the services.
• Provide emergency cover and participate in on‑call service.
• Lead special projects as requested by the Managing Director.
• Represent the organisation at relevant meetings and working groups.

• Support the Managing Director in setting strategic direction and contributing to the business plan.
• Ensure financial resources are allocated appropriately.
• Contribute to product dossier preparation for regulatory authorities.
• Approve and reject starting materials, packaging, and products.
• Ensure necessary testing and validations are performed.
• Approve specifications, sampling instructions, test methods and QC procedures.
• Coordinate contract analysts and maintain QC laboratory equipment.
• Carry out self‑inspections and address complaints and internal investigations.
• Collaborate with Head of Production on procedure authorisation, environmental monitoring, supplier and contract manufacturer approvals, storage conditions, record retention, and GMP compliance.
• Maintain all HPS manufacturing licences and address regulatory non‑compliances.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Environmental, COSHH, CLP regulations.
• Development of new production control systems and formulations.
• Manage non‑compliance, quality issues, CAPA planning, and corrective actions.
• Oversee quality assurance audits and continuous improvement programmes.
• Recruit, select and manage staff; administer HR policies including sickness and disciplinary reviews.
• Manage staffing budget and advise on resource requirements.
• Serve as authorised signatory within HPS of delegated authority.
• Continuous review and improvement of service quality through user consultation.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and records.
• Ensure stock control, material storage, and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure staff competence, training, appraisals, and development plans.
• Develop a culture encouraging initiative, communication, and decision making.
• Build relationships with users and customers.
• Prepare routine and ad‑hoc board reports.

• Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Microbiology or equivalent.
• Full professional membership of a relevant body (e.g., MRPharmS, CChem).
• Significant experience in QA/QC within a GMP environment at a high level relevant to NHS Manufacturing.

Salary £79,504 – £91,609 per annum (Yearly). Maximum Additional Working Hours (MAWH) set at 37.5 hours per week. Contract is permanent. Flexibility available including part‑time, job‑share, and working from home where appropriate.

Employees will undergo a DBS check, with costs exempted from salary when the employee commences in post.

For any questions, please contact