Pharmacy Quality Assurance Lead

Job overview

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton(UHDB) is looking to recruit a an individual to provide leadership to the Quality Assurance function supporting the aseptic preparation of medicines within our organisation.

UHDB provides aseptically prepared medicines under a MHRA Manufacturer's Specials Licence and also under Section 10 exemption in three operational aseptic units. The aseptic service provision is supported by an onsite Quality Control laboratory providing environmental monitoring and testing for the Pharmacy aseptic units and UHDB Radiopharmacy.

We have an ambition to ensure that technical services are a key component of delivering safe and timely medicines supply to patients and this post has a critical leadership role to ensure that medicines supply is safe, effective and compliant with regulatory standards.

As we look towards developing and aligning our service across the organisation this role will play an important part in shaping the technical service provision for the future.

Your development will be supported by a close working relationship with the senior management team. If you are interested in this wide ranging opportunity please do get in touch to discuss the post in more detail.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for supporting the local implementation and operation of the Quality Management System across the following areas:

• Pharmacy Aseptic Services delivered under the MHRA Manufacturer's Specials Licence, including the Quality Control Laboratory
• Pharmacy Aseptic Services under section 10 exemption of the Medicines Act 1968 And Regulation 4 of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012
• Pharmacy wholesale dealing
• UHDB Nuclear Medicine Services

The post holder will deputise for the Quality Assurance Manager across the full range of duties and responsibilities.

The post holder will ensure compliance with:

• Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
• Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations
• Good Manufacturing Practice

Closing date of applications: 06 April 2026

Interview date: 20 April 2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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