Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and passionate Education and Training Coordinator to join the Medicines Manufacturing Centre (MMC)--a cutting-edge NHS pharmaceutical production facility based in Seaton Delaval, Northumberland. The MMC is in its final design stages, with facility construction planned through to September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a pioneering NHS manufacturing facility, supporting a leadership team committed to quality, innovation, and patient care. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job

• Responsible for coordinating high-quality, compliant training across all MMC roles.
• Ensures effective delivery of specialist and non-specialist training programmes.
• Oversees training records and compliance data.
• Liaises with internal teams and external providers to meet organisational and MHRA licence requirements.
• Acts as a key contact for training queries and supports a culture of compassionate, inclusive leadership that drives collaboration and continuous improvement.

About us
All employees of the Medicine Manufacturing Centre (MMC) are currently employed by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions. Should the service be transferred into alternative ownership, those employees with start dates prior to the transfer date, will be protected under Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE). Therefore, employees will transfer to the new employer on the same terms and conditions, which are protected and the employees' continuity of employment is preserved.
Details
Date posted
09 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
319-7421367JN
Job locations
Manufacturing and Innovation Hub
Avenue Road
Seaton Delaval
NE25 0QJ
Job description
Job responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and monitoring of systems used for the collection, recording and presentation of training progress/compliance data, to meet internal and external (including MHRA licence) needs, and liaising with relevant trust/provider teams as required.
• Support the work of the training team, in conjunction with operational managers, to support timely completion of induction, development, competency, work placements/trainees, mandatory and licence training requirements across all MMC staff roles.
• Keep up to date with developments across training disciplines and make suggestions for improvements to ensure innovation and best practice are routinely addressed.
• Work with MMC production and quality staff to ensure operational changes are reflected in training design and delivery.
• To support the delivery of external or sub-contracted training provision. Supports the quality management system and MHRA licence compliance through audits, implementation and investigation of deviations, providing staff training and re-training as deemed necessary.
• To act as a contact for MMC staff for training queries and performance issues as they arise, escalating to the Education and Training Lead and senior production team as and when necessary.
• To contribute to the development of a regional academy-based approach

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and monitoring of systems used for the collection, recording and presentation of training progress/compliance data, to meet internal and external (including MHRA licence) needs, and liaising with relevant trust/provider teams as required.
• Support the work of the training team, in conjunction with operational managers, to support timely completion of induction, development, competency, work placements/trainees, mandatory and licence training requirements across all MMC staff roles.
• Keep up to date with developments across training disciplines and make suggestions for improvements to ensure innovation and best practice are routinely addressed.
• Work with MMC production and quality staff to ensure operational changes are reflected in training design and delivery.
• To support the delivery of external or sub-contracted training provision. Supports the quality management system and MHRA licence compliance through audits, implementation and investigation of deviations, providing staff training and re-training as deemed necessary.
• To act as a contact for MMC staff for training queries and performance issues as they arise, escalating to the Education and Training Lead and senior production team as and when necessary.
• To contribute to the development of a regional academy-based approach

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Knowledge of a range of specific project areas, acquired through a Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field OR Basic qualification in pharmaceutical sciences (BTEC) or an equivalent scientific qualification to same level with a Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology or similar, OR equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring and an understanding of microbiological factors relating to aseptic preparation and licensed manufacturing

Desirable

• S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and approved underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification
• Professional Registered with GPhC or HCPC or Joint Professional Body (i.e. RSC, RPS, RBS)
• Registered clinical scientists with MSc in clinical pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent level Expertise in the manufacture of an extensive range of specialist pharmaceutical products. To include demonstrable understanding of a range of pharmacy work practices and procedures

Experience
Essential

• Experience in training QA staff
• Knowledge of managing training programmes e.g., GMP competency assessment and regular revalidation of staff in production and QC.
• Knowledge of requirements of training and development programmes
• Practical and theoretical knowledge (degree level or equivalent) of all aspects of Production Services including Good Manufacturing Practice, Sterile Production, Quality Assurance and Control, and Preparation and Manufacturing Services
• A good understanding of current legislation and guidance documents on aseptic preparation and licensed manufacturing
• Awareness of the importance and application of Health and Safety and COSHH within Production Services and QC labs.
• Experience of organising and undertaking training of technical and support staff
• Experience of appraising staff and setting objectives

Desirable

• Experience in using GMP pharmaceutical quality systems
• Experience of CIVA, PN, Cytotoxics and aseptic manufacturing as well as the manufacture of sterile and non-sterile products.
• Experience of QC lab skills / testing requirements in pharmaceutical manufacture of sterile medicines
• Experience of GMP stores requirements and training of warehouse staff
• Practical experience of Isolator Technology
• Practical experience of Pharmaceutical Quality Management Systems
• Management training
• Operational management
• Performance management
• Experience of a busy manufacturing/production service as a Leader e.g. organising work, staff rotas, scheduling work, service delivery, capacity and contingency planning

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Knowledge of a range of specific project areas, acquired through a Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field OR Basic qualification in pharmaceutical sciences (BTEC) or an equivalent scientific qualification to same level with a Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology or similar, OR equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring and an understanding of microbiological factors relating to aseptic preparation and licensed manufacturing

Desirable

• S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and approved underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification
• Professional Registered with GPhC or HCPC or Joint Professional Body (i.e. RSC, RPS, RBS)
• Registered clinical scientists with MSc in clinical pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent level Expertise in the manufacture of an extensive range of specialist pharmaceutical products. To include demonstrable understanding of a range of pharmacy work practices and procedures

Experience
Essential

• Experience in training QA staff
• Knowledge of managing training programmes e.g., GMP competency assessment and regular revalidation of staff in production and QC.
• Knowledge of requirements of training and development programmes
• Practical and theoretical knowledge (degree level or equivalent) of all aspects of Production Services including Good Manufacturing Practice, Sterile Production, Quality Assurance and Control, and Preparation and Manufacturing Services
• A good understanding of current legislation and guidance documents on aseptic preparation and licensed manufacturing
• Awareness of the importance and application of Health and Safety and COSHH within Production Services and QC labs.
• Experience of organising and undertaking training of technical and support staff
• Experience of appraising staff and setting objectives

Desirable

• Experience in using GMP pharmaceutical quality systems
• Experience of CIVA, PN, Cytotoxics and aseptic manufacturing as well as the manufacture of sterile and non-sterile products.
• Experience of QC lab skills / testing requirements in pharmaceutical manufacture of sterile medicines
• Experience of GMP stores requirements and training of warehouse staff
• Practical experience of Isolator Technology
• Practical experience of Pharmaceutical Quality Management Systems
• Management training
• Operational management
• Performance management
• Experience of a busy manufacturing/production service as a Leader e.g. organising work, staff rotas, scheduling work, service delivery, capacity and contingency planning

Skills Required