Job Description

Make a Difference in Patient Safety and Quality



Are you passionate about quality, detail-oriented, and ready to play a vital role in ensuring the safety of life-saving medicines? We are looking for a dedicated Aseptics and Radiopharmacy QA Officer to join our Pharmacy Aseptics and Radiopharmacy Services team at the Royal United Hospitals Bath.



This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality aseptic and radiopharmaceutical products, supporting patient care across a wide range of clinical services.

What You'll Do



Support the implementation and maintenance of our Quality Management System (QMS)



Perform QA checks on batch documentation and environmental monitoring data



Assist with deviation investigations, audits, and regulatory inspections (e.g. MHRA)



Contribute to training and compliance monitoring for aseptic and radiopharmacy staff



Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective service delivery



Main Duties and Responsibilities



Support the implementation and maintenance of the Pharmacy Quality Management System (QMS)



Perform QA checks on batch documentation and environmental monitoring data



Assist with deviation, incident, and non-conformance investigations



Contribute to internal audits and preparation for external inspections (e.g. MHRA)



Maintain training records, SOP registers, and QA documentation



Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to support safe and compliant service delivery



At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.



We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.



We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.



A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.



We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!



We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath , learn about our extensive package of staff benefits , and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research .



The post holder will support the Quality Assurance (QA) activities within the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit and Radiopharmacy at Royal United Hospitals Bath. The role ensures compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), national regulatory standards, and Trust policies. Working closely with the QA Lead and operational managers, the post holder contributes to safe, effective and compliant preparation and delivery of aseptic and radiopharmaceutical products to patients.



Main duties and responsibilities



Assist with the implementation, maintenance and monitoring of the Pharmacy Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with MHRA guidelines and NHS QA standards. Perform QA checks on completed batch documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GMP and local procedures. Support deviation, incident and non-conformance reporting; assist with investigations and implementation of corrective and preventative actions. Contribute to risk assessments and support compliance with Trust governance frameworks.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name

Nyasha Manomano

Job title

Associate Director of Pharmacy - Cancer Services

Email address

nyasha.manomano@nhs.net