Pharmacy Quality Assurance Senior ATO

Rdehospital; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking a Pharmacy SATO to join their QA team. The role involves managing pharmaceuticals and microbiological samples, ensuring testing is timely and results processed accurately. Candidates must exhibit attention to detail and follow structured procedures. The position offers a band 3 salary of £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata, with flexible work hours including weekends and bank holidays.

Benefits

Staff discounts on shopping and fitness

Salary sacrifice options including nursery onsite

Car lease schemes

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Critical role in handling environmental samples related to QA activities.
• Flexible working including weekends and bank holiday rotas.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely testing and processing of samples.
• Support the Pharmacy QA team in various activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow structured procedures

Job description

This post provides a unique opportunity to join the pharmacy team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and ensure that environmental samples are handled appropriately to ensure the smooth running of the QA activities. The samples will include pharmaceuticals and microbiological samples and the post holder will be critical in ensuring that testing is done in a timely manner and results are processed appropriately.

The post holder will be embedded into the Pharmacy QA team supporting as an MHRA licensed manufacturing department, the Pharmacy Aseptic Services, the Nuclear Medicine Department, and the Pharmacy as a whole.

As a key member of the Trust, you’ll be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients when they need it most.

About the Role

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

More detail about the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Pharmacy SATO to join our small team. As well as being a critical part of the day-to-day running of the department, the SATO will be involved in ensuring samples are handled appropriately to ensure the smooth running of the QA activities. The samples will include pharmaceuticals and microbiological samples and the post holder will be critical in ensuring that testing is done in a timely manner and results are processed appropriately.

A good attention to detail and the ability to follow set structured procedures are essential skills for this role. If you would like to work for a department that is involved in many different areas, which leads to an interesting and varied work environment, the Pharmacy QA team could be for you.

Any successful applicant for the above post will be expected to participate in flexible working which will include weekend and bank holiday rotas.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Interview Date: 11th December 2025

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

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

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.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

Salary is not the only financial benefit. You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 3: £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-79324-11947
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 30 November, 2025
• Job Category Pharmacy
• Staff Group Additional Professional Scientific and Technical