Advanced Pharmaceutical Scientist

Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services (MMPS) at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) have an opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join its highly regarded Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) team.

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Caite Sanders

Position: QC Team Manager

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Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services (MMPS) at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) have an opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join its highly regarded Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) team.

• Leading the development and on-going delivery of the QC service for Microbiology, Temperature Monitoring/Control and Gas Testing.
• Contributing to the co-ordination and operational management of the overall QC service.
• Driving improvement and innovation of the QC service.
• Ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.
• Providing specialist advice across all areas of preparative services, the wider MMPS and external customers.

• Planning and management of projects to support continuous improvement within the QC Service.
• Planning validation strategies and activities.
• Lead on specialist staff training and staff development

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with significant experience in quality control and pharmaceutical/aseptic services who is passionate about patient safety, service excellence and continuous improvement. The post is full time, Monday-Friday. There will also be some Bank Holiday and weekend commitments. The department aims to support flexible working arrangements and part-time hours will be considered.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, offering a range of both general and specialist hospital services with excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputation for excellence in specialist care, research and academic training.

This is an exciting time to join us as we are part of a national programme to transform aseptic services in England, with West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT) identified as one of England’s pathfinder sites.

The Pharmacy Department at LTHT is highly respected, forward thinking and recognised within the organisation for collaborative working. We offer excellent career progression whilst working in a friendly and supportive team.

The QA/QC team has been instrumental in supporting the LTHT Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit in developing an industry leading service, producing ready to administer injectable medicines.

We are proud to say that we have created a positive working environment with a hardworking and dedicated workforce who feel valued and share a team goal to put the patients first.

You will be an experienced and motivated quality professional with specialist knowledge of Pharmaceutical QC Services. Ideally, you will have extensive experience working within Microbiology and Medical Gas Testing. Experience in Cleanroom Testing or Temperature monitoring would also be beneficial in this role.

Using your specialist knowledge and expertise, you will provide expert advice and coordinate quality control activities across licensed and unlicensed preparation areas, ensuring high‑risk medicines are prepared to the highest standards of safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

You will bring strong leadership, communication and organisational skills. Working collaboratively across MMPS, you will drive continuous improvement, research and innovation, and play a key role in developing and maintaining a strong quality…