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Senior Document Controller

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Seaton Delaval, NE25 0QJ

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

16 September 2026

12 days left

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and passionate Senior Document Controller to join the Medicines Manufacturing Centre (MMC)--a cutti...

  • To contribute to the delivery of a GMP compliant manufacturing facility that optimises theregional benefit from the £30 million funding provided by NHSE.
  • Support QA activities for products and processes under the MMC's MS Licence, ensuring thecompliance with MHRA and NHS standards.
  • Provides administrative QA resource to support GMP compliance at the MMC

  • Manage and maintain the electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) documentmanagement module, including document issuance, compatibility checks, templatecreation/maintenance, controlled copy management (issuance and reconciliation), andoversight of any paper or hybrid processes (e.g., wet signatures, scanned uploads, periodicreviews).
  • Manage document storage and archiving processes, including oversight of the DocumentRecords Store and maintenance of hard copy documents e.g. training forms, validationprotocols etc. ensuring compliance, traceability and accessibility.
  • Collaborate with the QA Computerised Systems Validator to execute system validationprotocols and escalate/document any data integrity or document-management-relatedadministrative issues.
  • Set up and maintain the Asset Module on the eQMS, including data entry, record updates andsupporting the QA Validation team to track asset related-requirements
  • Set up and maintain the Supplier module on the eQMS, including data entry, record updates,and supporting supplier approval processes by liaising with suppliers to obtain requiredqualification documentation.
  • Set up and maintain the Audit module on the eQMS, including data entry, supporting the QAOperations team with audit scheduling, documentation, and tracking of findings.
  • Provide administrative support across additional PQS modules, including CAPA (Correctiveand Preventive Actions) and Incidents & Occurrence (I&O), ensuring accurate data entry,tracking of actions, and timely follow-up.
  • Support the development and updating of training materials related to PQS processes,including assistance with procedure updates and controlled document revisions.
  • Assist with complaints management activities, including drafting correspondence, supportingsupplier communications, and maintaining accurate complaint records.
  • Support Quality Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracking and reporting, assisting in thepreparation of metric reports and ensuring accurate and timely performance data for QAreview.

The Medicines Manufacturing Centre (MMC) is a brand-new, purpose-built NHS pharmaceutical production facility located at the Northumbria Innovation and Manufacturing Hub in Seaton Delaval, Northumberland. This cutting-edge centre is part of the North East and North Cumbria Provider Collaborative and has been established to meet the growing need for high-quality, regionally manufactured Ready-to-Administer (RtA) medicines and advanced aseptic products.

Funded with £30 million of investment from NHS England, the MMC will support a secure, sustainable supply chain for critical medicines, particularly for oncology and other high-risk therapies, while creating skilled jobs and driving innovation across the region. The facility is designed to operate under a Manufacturer's Specials Licence (MS) and aims to secure a Wholesale Dealer's Authorisation (WDA(H)), ensuring compliance with MHRA, GMP, and GDP regulations from day one.

At the MMC, quality, patient safety, and staff wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. Our leadership team is committed to building a culture of openness, learning, and continuous improvement--offering staff a rare opportunity to help shape the systems, teams, and values of a truly modern NHS manufacturing unit.

Working at the MMC means being part of a forward-thinking and supportive team focused on enabling frontline clinical staff to spend more time with patients by delivering safe, ready-to-use medicines.

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent qualification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of organisational policies and procedures and experience of dealing with non-routine issues
  • Experience of working in a regulated environment.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in similar roles
  • Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
  • Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
  • Experience of performing audits and recording findings

Other requirements

Desirable

  • You may also need to travel between Trust premises as required for the performance of your duties. You may also be expected to work at any of the trust sites. The Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

3 September 2026

Last checked

4 September 2026

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