Job Description

Band 3: 24,937 - 26,598
Hours: Full and part-time options welcome, with weekday (Mon - Fri) commitment essential
Location: Railway Triangle, Walton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1TH.
Contract: Permanent
Are you passionate about pharmacy quality and eager to grow your skills? We would love to hear from you if so! Were recruiting to our Senior Manufacturing Assistant Quality Control role to join our warm, collaborative team at the Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit in Drayton. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and take pride in ensuring patient safety, wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
About our team
Were a small and lovely team who are dedicated quality professionals committed to delivering aseptic services. Our focus is always on patient safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
As a Senior Assistant Technical Officer, you will:

• Support day-to-day operations in the Quality Assurance department, working in line with GMP and departmental procedures
• Enforce quality management systems through accurate documentation and maintenance of quality indicators
• Liaise with senior production colleagues to schedule and complete all monitoring and checks on time
• Inspect raw materials, components, and finished products to ensure full compliance with specifications

About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Details
Date posted
23 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
REF1251J
Job locations
Railway Triangle, Walton Road
Drayton
PO6 1TH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Who were looking for
You'll be an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who:

• Communicates confidently with all team members and stakeholders
• Multitasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Embraces high standards and attention to detail
• Is eager to learn, and contributes to service development

Development and training

• We invest in our people. Over time, you'll receive:
• Comprehensive Quality Assurance training to build your technical expertise
• Ongoing coaching and mentoring to boost your confidence and competence
• Opportunities to propose improvements and help future-proof our facilities

What we offer

• Supportive leadership and a friendly team culture
• NHS Pension Scheme and a generous staff benefits package
• Modern facilities at our Drayton site, with opportunities for career progression

If you'd like an informal chat or to arrange a visit, feel free to get in touch with our Quality Control Pharmacist Anna Drys on 02392 389078 we'd love to hear from you.
Please note this role does not offer sponsorship. Job description
Job responsibilities
Who were looking for
You'll be an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who:

• Communicates confidently with all team members and stakeholders
• Multitasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Embraces high standards and attention to detail
• Is eager to learn, and contributes to service development

Development and training

• We invest in our people. Over time, you'll receive:
• Comprehensive Quality Assurance training to build your technical expertise
• Ongoing coaching and mentoring to boost your confidence and competence
• Opportunities to propose improvements and help future-proof our facilities

What we offer

• Supportive leadership and a friendly team culture
• NHS Pension Scheme and a generous staff benefits package
• Modern facilities at our Drayton site, with opportunities for career progression

If you'd like an informal chat or to arrange a visit, feel free to get in touch with our Quality Control Pharmacist Anna Drys on 02392 389078 we'd love to hear from you.
Please note this role does not offer sponsorship.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Completion of in-house or equivalent training packages and proven competence.
• Demonstrated ability to work to set procedures and follow written instructions.

Desirable

• Minimum 2 years working in an aseptic preparation / GMP / GLP environment in a Pharmacy Support worker post equivalent or above.
• Completion of external training packages relating to GMP.
• Competence in Microsoft excel / word and report monitoring experience.

Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE level C or above including maths, English and a science or equivalent qualifications or previous work experience that demonstrates comparable ability within a GMP/Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) environment.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Completion of in-house or equivalent training packages and proven competence.
• Demonstrated ability to work to set procedures and follow written instructions.

Desirable

• Minimum 2 years working in an aseptic preparation / GMP / GLP environment in a Pharmacy Support worker post equivalent or above.
• Completion of external training packages relating to GMP.
• Competence in Microsoft excel / word and report monitoring experience.

Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE level C or above including maths, English and a science or equivalent qualifications or previous work experience that demonstrates comparable ability within a GMP/Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) environment.

Skills Required