QA Pharmacist (Band 6)

QA Pharmacist (Band 6) - Belfast

VANRATH is delighted to be recruiting a QA Pharmacist on behalf of HSCNI based in Belfast
The role will initially run for a minimum of 6 month's -1 year, with possibility for extension for the right candidate.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous experience in Pharmacy QA looking to work within a clinical setting.


Responsibilities:

1. To assess microbiological environmental data to determine compliance of unlicensed aseptic and licensed manufacturing units with relevant standards. To implement corrective actions as necessary.
2. To act as a releasing officer for overlabelled and pack down products.
3. To participate in the investigation and reporting of defective pharmaceutical and medical and surgical products in accordance with relevant national, regional and local procedures.
4. To assist in the risk assessments of unlicensed medicinal products.
5. To assist in developing analytical methods to determine the quality and stability of finished products, dispensed medicines in various dosage forms and raw materials.
6. To assess the analytical and microbiological tests carried out by RPQAS on raw materials, packaging components, consumables and finished products including IMPs for clinical trials to ensure their suitability for use.
7. To assist in maintaining the PQS for all VPs MHRA licences.
8. To assist in the integration of the Validation Master Plan for Victoria Pharmaceuticals.
9. To assist in the response to internal audits and regulatory inspection findings/deficiencies and ensure agreed action plans are completed in a timely manner.
10. To participate in the training of pharmacists, technical staff, pre-registration pharmacists and other healthcare staff in quality assurance and quality control issues.
11. To act as a member of a team to set priorities and plan objectives for the service. To develop and maintain high professional standards and procedures which ensure safe systems of work.
12. To develop the service to meet any changing need.
13. To assist in the clinical trials production service in Victoria Pharmaceuticals (VP) as and when deemed necessary by the Regional Quality Assurance Pharmacist and the VP Production Manager, supported by clear lines of responsibility.
14. To contribute to the maintenance and development of SOPs and departmental documentation according to current GMP standards and assist colleagues in other areas of hospital pharmacy in this respect.

Essential Criteria:

• MPharm
• Membrship of Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSnI)
• At least 2 years in hospital environment or QA or GMP
• Good understanding and application of regulatory requirements to include Good Manufacturing Process (GMP).

Desirable Criteria:

• Have knowledge of pharmaceutical analytical and microbiological methods
• Be computer literate and have experience in the use of software packages.
• Undertaken a relevant management study course
• Have experience of working in clean rooms with associated equipment within a GMP environment.

Salary:
As per HSCNI Band 6 payscale - £37,338 - £44,962 (+ Enhanced Holiday Pay + Pension + Discount Benefits)

For further information on this vacancy, or any other pharmacy roles in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Suzanne Lowry in the strictest confidence.

suzanne.lowry@vanrath.com
02890 330250