Quality Control Supervisor
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About the role
We are looking for a dedicated Quality Control Supervisor to join our Radiopharmacy team. This is a senior role within the QC function, offering the opportunity to lead a team, drive high standards, and support the reliable operation of our Radiopharmaceutical Production.
As the QC Supervisor, you will oversee the day‑to‑day delivery of Quality Control activities within the Radiopharmaceutical Production Unit. You will ensure full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), provide leadership and guidance to QC staff, and support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility.
In this role, you will work closely with the QC Manager and deputise for them when required. You will also be appointed as a Radiation Protection Supervisor, supporting the safe handling and disposal of radioactive materials throughout the QC process.
Flexibility is essential, as the role occasionally requires working unsociable hours, weekends, and providing short-notice support to meet operational and service needs.
Please note that we will be interviewing throughout the duration of this advert. Therefore if you are interested in this role an early application is advised as we may close the advert prior to the advertised date.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Control
Oversee day-to-day QC activities for all radiopharmaceutical products.
Maintain full competency in QC analysis and participate in routine testing.
Manage raw materials including testing and release.
Oversee environmental monitoring and media fills.
Communicate any equipment, facility, or process issues to management.
Share best practice across the UK radiopharmacy network.
Maintenance & Calibration
Undertake training to perform frontline fault diagnosis.
Support QC Manager and OEM engineers during maintenance, testing, and validation.
Support routine calibration of all QC equipment.
Operational Support
Liaise with QC Managers to ensure adequate resources meet operational demands.
Provide occasional out-of-hours support, including weekends, evening work, and short-notice cover.
Support validation and recovery activities following maintenance.
Provide cover for night shift QC when required.
Validation
Support validation projects and new product introductions.
Prepare, execute, and report validation protocols.
Lead routine qualification of QC equipment including HPLC, GC, rTLC, and dose calibrators.
Assist with validation activities following equipment upgrades.
Training & Development
Support delivery of training plans and development of QC staff in line with the QC Skills Matrix.
Take part in internal and external training, including Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) certification.
Fault Management
Maintain accurate records of equipment, operational, and environmental faults.
Assist with fault interpretation and rectification and escalate when required.
Ensure documentation is completed and submitted to the relevant manager.
Quality Systems & Compliance
Follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Quality Control, and Quality Assurance procedures.
Complete Deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls, OOS/OOT reports within agreed timelines.
Contribute to SOP updates, QA reporting, and internal audits.
Safety, Radiation Safety & Security
Work in accordance with site safety procedures to protect yourself and others.
Act as a Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS), ensuring adherence to local rules and safe handling of radiopharmaceuticals.
Manage radioactive waste safely and supervise team compliance.
Follow site security plans and assist with emergency exercises.
Regulatory Compliance
Adhere strictly to GMP, GLP, and safety protocols required by MHRA, EA, HSE, and ONR.
Comply with local rules and licensing conditions.
Skills and Experience
Minimum Qualifications
Educated to degree level in a relevant scientific discipline, with appropriate industrial experience in QC testing of pharmaceuticals. Experience in radiopharmacy is highly desirable.
The QC Supervisor role sits at Level 4 within the QC Skills Matrix.
Internal candidates may be appointed if they have achieved Level 3 (Senior QC Radiochemist). In this case, a structured Training Plan must be in place to progress to Level 4.
External candidates with significant, relevant radiopharmaceutical experience may be appointed directly to the QC Supervisor level, supported by a documented Training Plan.
Previous Experience
Ideally, previous experience in QC testing of radiopharmaceuticals within a GMP‑compliant environment.
Experience in the operation, maintenance, and validation of QC equipment, including:
HPLC
GC
rTLC
Gamma spectrometry
Traditional wet chemistry techniques
Understanding of completing maintenance activities within a GMP‑regulated facility.
Experience working in a radiation‑controlled environment is desirable.
Skills and Attributes
Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills; personable and approachable.
Highly organised and reliable, with strong timekeeping.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Active listening skills.
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently, including defining and executing tasks.
Leads by example, demonstrating professionalism and accountability.
Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements including GMP and safety standards.
About us
Alliance Medical are Europe’s leading independent provider of imaging services.
We combine service excellence and innovative imaging technologies to improve patient care and support NHS and independent organisations with their ongoing imaging requirements. Our approach has delivered consistent company growth for more than 30 years.
We operate a robust pre-employment screening process for all roles which includes proof of professional registration and qualifications, DBS checking and occupational health assessments.
We live by our company values to ensure the highest level of patient care:
Our Values
Leaders, managers, and supervisors have a particular responsibility to be role models in terms of how they demonstrate these values themselves and how they engage their teams to work in this way.
Collaboration:
We work together and in partnership for all our patients. We respect expertise and combine it to achieve more.
Excellence:
We never compromise. We strive to deliver the very best in everything we do to ensure the highest quality of care. We treat our patients and each other with compassion, dignity and respect.
Learning:
Knowledge and understanding comes from learning. At Alliance Medical we are committed to ensuring that each and every one of us keeps on learning and that we continuously look for improved ways of working.
Efficiency:
Efficiency in healthcare means more patients get better care. We constantly seek new ways to use the scarce resource of healthcare more intelligently so that more people can live longer, fuller lives.
Openness:
We act with transparency and honesty in everything we do, where staff are encouraged to speak up to ensure a safe and secure environment for our patients.