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Technical Services Quality Systems Officer

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
London
2 days ago
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We are pleased to announce a vacancy in search of a Technical services Quality Systems Officer to work within the aseptic units at Guy's and St Thomas' Aseptic Units for a 12 month secondment

This is a new and innovative role within aseptic units where you will undertake the completion of quality system documents and work closely with production and QA teams to ensure the quality system is maintained in a state of control. You will be involved in the investigation of deviations and errors, undertaking risk and impact assessments and developing actions to correct and prevent these events. You will be part of a team completing these documents and ensure target dates are met. In addition, you will have a key part to play in change management and the introduction of new products, ATMPs and clinical trials.

We are looking for a candidate who ideally has experience in aseptic services and pharmaceutical quality assurance, with a desire to progress in these areas. We are a commissioned centre for gene therapy and you will be part of the team involved in aseptic preparation of licensed and trial gene therapy.

Aseptic services at Guy's & St Thomas' is being transformed with significant aseptic estates development planned over the next five years and growing demand for clinical trials, cancer treatments, CIVAS and advanced therapies.

Don't miss out on being part of our dynamic journey forward!

Provide quality and technical supervision to the GMP manufacturing and aseptic preparation units
Complete quality system documents independently and present these to unit managers for approval within the agreed time frames
Deliver training on quality system completion
Complete new product requests for standard and trial products
Support the identification, recording, trending and analysis of in process errors. To raise and complete radar reports as required
Complete change management documents, present changes at Change Review Board and ensure changes are reviewed and completed within agreed timelines
Review audit findings and develop actions plans. Report progress on audit actions against target completion date
Undertake release of unlicensed and prepared medicines according to regulatory and legal requirements
Deputise for QA specialist in their absence

Guy's & St Thomas' Technical Services has one of the country's largest manufacturing facilities, split across a number of sites and involves around 140 staff working in licensed manufacturing and named patient dispensing areas. Services include aseptic preparation of CIVAS and chemotherapy, sterile and non-sterile manufacturing, clinical trials, quality control and quality assurance.

There is a wide range of expertise throughout the department and many opportunities to learn and develop from technical experts. We have cultivated a culture that prioritises quality and patient safety. This ethos is ingrained in our team's values and everyday practices, fostering an environment where every member is committed to upholding the highest standards of care.

The extensive multidisciplinary team (MDT), including consultants, registrars, clinical nurse specialists, specialist clinical and technical pharmacists, clinical research teams and administrative staff work together in a dynamic environment to deliver seamless care to our extensive patient cohort.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Zahra Mohamed Job title: Accountable pharmacist Email address: Telephone number:
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