Job Description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist

Company/Division: Vernacare International

Location: Worksop

Company Description

Vernacare are passionate about delivering sustainable Infection Prevention, Clinical Waste Management, and Surgical Solutions.

As pioneers of solutions for healthcare environments, we have a proven history of developing products that have helped improve the lives of patients, residents, and healthcare professionals globally.

With 5 manufacturing facilities across England and Wales, we provide sustainable, reliable manufacturing and pride ourselves on our heritage in British manufacturing.

Visit www.vernacare.com for more information regarding our great company!

Role Description

The primary responsibilities of the position is helping to maintain the logging, processing and closing of quality events, using a risk-based and proportionate approach to define priorities, and employing in-depth root cause investigation where necessary.

BEING COMUTABLE TO THE WORK LOCATION IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE!

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Principal Accountabilities

1. Log, process and close within a timely manner internally identified nonconformities.

2. Log, process and close within a timely manner customer complaints.

3. Log, process and close within a timely manner CAPA investigations and subsequent actions.

4. Participate in and help to lead notified body external audits.

5. Perform internal audits of the Worksop manufacturing site and Quality Management System.

6. Lead quality projects to implement improvements to the business.

7. Participate in and lead change control meetings.

8. Participate in and lead CAPA board meetings.

9. Perform required quality checks on raw materials and finished goods prior to release.

10. Deputise for the Quality Assurance Manager when required.

11. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Educated to A level or equivalent professional experience (Degree level in related subject desirable) Demonstrated evidence of continuing professional development and training. A minimum of 3 years' practical experience in Quality Department. Experience in following, updating and creating quality processes. Experience in dealing with nonconforming products regarding containment and disposition. Experience with logging, investigating and reporting customer complaints. Experience with root cause analysis as well as corrective / preventive actions following CAPA investigations. Experience in change control processes, both initiating new changes and ensuring appropriate business projects are guided through the proper change control channels. Understanding of regulatory standards and guidelines relevant to medical devices under ISO 13485. Fluent in English Ability to always be on-site

This is a summary of the key tasks and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job may change over time to reflect the changing needs of the organisation, as well as the personal development of the post holder.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme Salary Sacrafice Car Scheme Salary Sacraifcie Cycle to Work 25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays Company Pension Life Insurance (4 Salary)
Quarterly Impact Awards (Up to 2,500) Manager issued Employee Awards Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Staff Forum Refer a Friend (Up to 1,000 payment) Free Onsite Parking Free Tea / Coffee

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

Blyth S81 9LB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
Experience:

Quality Assurance : 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/10/2024
Reference ID: RAS