Job summary
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) an
experienced, forward-thinking pharmacist to lead our Production Services team
and act as the departments Accountable Pharmacist. This is a pivotal senior
leadership role, responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant
delivery of aseptic production services that directly support high-quality
patient care across the Trust.
The Production Services Manager & Accountable Pharmacist
provides strategic, operational and professional leadership for our
manufacturing unit. You will oversee the delivery of high-quality,
patient-centred services, ensuring compliance with MHRA, GMP, GPhC and all
relevant regulatory frameworks.
You will lead a multidisciplinary team of technical, scientific,
and pharmacy professionals, fostering a culture of safety, continuous
improvement and shared ownership. Working closely with clinical, operational,
and corporate colleagues, you will shape the future direction of our production
services and contribute to Trust-wide quality improvement initiatives.
Main duties of the job
Provide
strategic leadership for Production Services, including aseptic preparation,
manufacturing and quality control/assurance functions.
Acts
as the Accountable Pharmacist for the Aseptic Unit, ensuring compliance with
all statutory and regulatory requirements.
Lead
on inspections, internal audits and quality governance processes.
Drive
service development, capacity planning, and workforce transformation to meet
current and future demand.
Maintain
oversight of quality systems and risk management processes.
Develop
and empower a high-performing workforce through coaching, professional
development and inclusive leadership.
Manage
budgets, resources, and operational performance to ensure safe, efficient and
sustainable service delivery.
Collaborate
with clinical and operational leaders to support innovation, research and the
introduction of new therapies and technologies.
Work
closely with the Chief Pharmacist to shape and deliver ICB-wide strategy for
aseptic services, ensuring the Trusts production capacity, quality standards,
and service models aligns with the regional priorities and future system needs.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Responsible for the leadership,
operational management and strategic development of aseptic services at STSFT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Responsible for the leadership,
operational management and strategic development of aseptic services at STSFT.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm [Masters degree] or equivalent Bachelors degree
- Registered Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post graduate qualification preferably in Pharmacy Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA) to minimum diploma level or willing to work towards (will be expected to complete within 3 years if not held). If not, must have demonstrable significant experience working within aseptic services and GMP experience.
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Management training or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a production/aseptic services pharmacist within the NHS.
- Specialist knowledge and experience of GMP.
- Experience of PQS, aseptic preparation, pharmaceutics and formulation, audit, and risk assessment.
Desirable
- Suitable knowledge and experience to be acceptable to MHRA to be named on the Specials Licence
- Publication/ presentation of pharmacy practice research
- Conference / symposium presentation
- Supervising / Management of staff
Physical Skills
Essential
- Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
- Able to participate in an emergency duty (on-call) roster and 7-day working where required
- Manual dexterity required for preparation of cytotoxic infusions and injections
- Standard Keyboard skills
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of all regulations and legislation relevant to pharmacy aseptic dispensing/production and quality assurance
- Evidence of first-class interpersonal skills and the ability to use them to work effectively to motivate and develop staff
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to negotiate, influence in difficult situations
- Proven ability to work across organisational boundaries
- Experience of gathering and analysing complex information
- Excellent computer skills
- Demonstrable ability to compile reports from complex information and deliver presentations
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Demonstrable knowledge of risk management processes, audit and clinical governance
- To be able to plan effectively both own workload and that of a specialist team
- Quality focus and meticulous attention to detail
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing education.
- Evidence of change management.
- Good presentation skills.
- Evidence of innovative practice.
- Eligibility as a Qualified Person.
- Lateral thinker and good problem solver.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm [Masters degree] or equivalent Bachelors degree
- Registered Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post graduate qualification preferably in Pharmacy Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA) to minimum diploma level or willing to work towards (will be expected to complete within 3 years if not held). If not, must have demonstrable significant experience working within aseptic services and GMP experience.
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Management training or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a production/aseptic services pharmacist within the NHS.
- Specialist knowledge and experience of GMP.
- Experience of PQS, aseptic preparation, pharmaceutics and formulation, audit, and risk assessment.
Desirable
- Suitable knowledge and experience to be acceptable to MHRA to be named on the Specials Licence
- Publication/ presentation of pharmacy practice research
- Conference / symposium presentation
- Supervising / Management of staff
Physical Skills
Essential
- Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
- Able to participate in an emergency duty (on-call) roster and 7-day working where required
- Manual dexterity required for preparation of cytotoxic infusions and injections
- Standard Keyboard skills
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of all regulations and legislation relevant to pharmacy aseptic dispensing/production and quality assurance
- Evidence of first-class interpersonal skills and the ability to use them to work effectively to motivate and develop staff
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to negotiate, influence in difficult situations
- Proven ability to work across organisational boundaries
- Experience of gathering and analysing complex information
- Excellent computer skills
- Demonstrable ability to compile reports from complex information and deliver presentations
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Demonstrable knowledge of risk management processes, audit and clinical governance
- To be able to plan effectively both own workload and that of a specialist team
- Quality focus and meticulous attention to detail
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing education.
- Evidence of change management.
- Good presentation skills.
- Evidence of innovative practice.
- Eligibility as a Qualified Person.
- Lateral thinker and good problem solver.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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