Quality Assurance Senior Assistant Technical Officer

Quality Assurance Senior Assistant Technical Officer

The closing date is 25 January 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic Pharmacy SATO to join our small, friendly team. This role is essential to the day-to-day running of the department and offers a varied and interesting workload.

• Handling and processing pharmaceutical and microbiological samples.
• Supporting environmental monitoring and quality control activities.
• Maintaining temperature monitoring systems, fridges and stock supplies.
• Managing certificates of analysis and ensuring compliance with GMP standards.

Attention to detail and the ability to follow structured procedure

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Are you passionate about quality and precision in healthcare? Join our Pharmacy Quality Management team and play a vital role in ensuring patient safety and excellence in pharmaceutical care.

This is an opportunity to join the Pharmacy Quality Management team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and help maintain the highest standards of patient safety. You’ll manage environmental samples and support key quality assurance activities that keep our services running smoothly.

Working with pharmaceuticals and microbiological samples, you’ll be critical in ensuring testing is completed on time and results are processed accurately. Your work will directly support our manufacturing department, Pharmacy Aseptic Services, Nuclear Medicine, and the wider Pharmacy team.

As a valued member of the Trust, you’ll join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional care when patients need it most.

Successful applicants will be expected to participate in flexible working, including weekend and bank holiday rotas.

• Be part of a supportive, skilled team within a production department.
• Gain hands‑on experience in quality systems and laboratory techniques.
• Enjoy a role that’s diverse, rewarding, and essential to patient care.

The full job description outlines the key areas of responsibility for the role and the person specification details the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience required. For more information on the Job Description please view the attachment linked to the advert.

Requirement to participate in 7 day working to include late duties, bank holidays and weekend working.

Weekly

Working Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Interview Date : Thursday 5th February 2026

For further information and to arrange an informal visit to meet the team
, please contact Anthony Chart, Pharmacy Quality Control Laboratory Manager Tel email

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust