Quality Control Assistant(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Welcome to Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Thank you for your interest in joining Sherwood Forest Hospitals. We are proud to be a nationally recognised NHS Foundation Trust and an outstanding place to work, with over 5,500 colleagues delivering high-quality, compassionate care every day.

We believe that when colleagues feel supported, valued, and included, they provide the very best care for patients. That’s why we invest heavily in staff wellbeing, development, and progression — and why we consistently rank as one of the best acute trusts to work for in the East Midlands.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and warmly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, and/or Disabled, as a diverse workforce strengthens the care we provide to our communities.

About the Role

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-focused Quality Control Assistant to join our Pharmacy Quality Control team.

In this role, you will support the safe and efficient manufacture and supply of medicines across the Trust. The Quality Control service plays a vital role in supporting Aseptic Dispensing, Pre-Packing of Medicines, and the inspection of Unlicensed Medicines received by the hospital.

You will undertake a range of hands-on operational activities, helping to ensure medicines meet required quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

As a Quality Control Assistant, you will:

• Carry out environmental monitoring within pharmacy production areas
• Support quality control checks for aseptic and pre-packed medicines
• Assist with inspection of unlicensed medicines received by the Trust
• Maintain accurate documentation and records, ensuring compliance with procedures
• Support equipment validation and monitoring activities
• Follow written procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary pharmacy team
• Meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Full details can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Experience in quality control or quality assurance (equivalent to NVQ Level 3)
• Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to complete documentation accurately and consistently
• Ability to follow written procedures
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations

Desirable Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of pharmaceutical production or Quality Control processes
• Basic knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Interest in the technical aspects of Quality Control

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Science, Maths, and English at Grade C or above
• Relevant qualification such as NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science or Quality Assurance

Experience

Essential

• Experience working accurately in a regulated or quality-focused environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of product checking, quality assurance, or quality control
• Experience working within a GMP-regulated environment

Working for Our Organisation

We provide acute and community healthcare services to over 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

Our Trust has been:

• Rated “Outstanding” for Care by the Care Quality Commission
• Voted Best Acute Trust to Work For in the East Midlands for seven consecutive years in the NHS Staff Survey
• Recognised nationally for its clinically-led approach and supportive culture

At Sherwood Forest Hospitals, we treat every patient as we would our own family — and we expect the same kindness, respect, and professionalism among colleagues.

Important Information

Visa Sponsorship: Not all roles are eligible.

• Equality & Employment Rights
• NHS Values & Constitution
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Health & Safety / COSHH Guidance

Home Office guidance changed on 9 April, and individuals switching visa types may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role appears on the shortage occupation list.

Additional Notes

• We support the use of AI tools to assist with applications, but all statements must be truthful, accurate, and reflective of your own experience
• Handwritten or paper applications are no longer accepted
• The Trust may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received
• Existing Trust staff at risk of redundancy will be given priority consideration