Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Aseptic Pharmacy team working in our new bespoke Aseptic Hub.
This is an interesting time to join the team as they embark on a new chapter in the new facilities providing ready to administer medicines in the form of systemic anti-cancer treatments, intravenous additives, parenteral nutrition and a small number of gene therapy medicines.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, registered professional who is keen to develop their managerial and leadership skills.
The post holder will be responsible for the pharmacy services provision. They will be expected to provide expert pharmacy technical advice related to the services at the Adanac Aseptic Hub.
You will lead and develop a skilled team of pharmacists, technicians and supporting staff ensuring high standards of patient care and regulatory compliance in the supply of quality aseptically manufactured medicinal products.
The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with quality assurance and training teams, clinical colleagues and to both internal and external customers.
You will be supported and managed through a close working relationship with the Deputy Head of Production and will liaise closely with the Head of Production and Head of Quality Assurance.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to lead the aseptic services, and support the development of the departmental strategy in accordance with service agreements and key performance indicators, to support the objectives of UHS and collaborative working partners.
You will be responsible for the line management of the pharmacy team, providing leadership on recruitment, sickness , disciplinary, appraisal and career development.
Responsible for the long term planning and development of the services and their expected growth to ensure the services meet with UHS and external demands.
Within the role you will be able to demonstrate key skills and competencies in the fields of strategic leadership, organisational and facilitation skills, and people management.
You would need to have good communication and attention to detail. You would be required to utilise prioritisation skills and manage the workload to meet deadlines.
Teamwork, change management and strategic planning are key attributes for the post holder.
Please read the Job description and Person Specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to lead the aseptic services, and support the development of the departmental strategy in accordance with service agreements and key performance indicators, to support the objectives of UHS and collaborative working partners.
You will be responsible for the line management of the pharmacy team, providing leadership on recruitment, sickness , disciplinary, appraisal and career development.
Responsible for the long term planning and development of the services and their expected growth to ensure the services meet with UHS and external demands.
Within the role you will be able to demonstrate key skills and competencies in the fields of strategic leadership, organisational and facilitation skills, and people management.
You would need to have good communication and attention to detail. You would be required to utilise prioritisation skills and manage the workload to meet deadlines.
Teamwork, change management and strategic planning are key attributes for the post holder.
Please read the Job description and Person Specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience with specialist training/experience in medicines management or related subject
- Registered Professional appropriate for the requirements of the role
- Management training /experience to intermediate level
- Project management training /qualification (Prince 2 Foundation or equivalent)
- Other relevant pharmacy or research qualifications e.g., ACPT, PIPC, Medicines Management
- Significant post qualification experience in a hospital setting including a management role
- Highly specialised experience within relevant speciality
- Knowledge of principles of clinical trials guidance and law
Desirable
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Change management
- Budget management
- Team development
- Strategic planning
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience with specialist training/experience in medicines management or related subject
- Registered Professional appropriate for the requirements of the role
- Management training /experience to intermediate level
- Project management training /qualification (Prince 2 Foundation or equivalent)
- Other relevant pharmacy or research qualifications e.g., ACPT, PIPC, Medicines Management
- Significant post qualification experience in a hospital setting including a management role
- Highly specialised experience within relevant speciality
- Knowledge of principles of clinical trials guidance and law
Desirable
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Change management
- Budget management
- Team development
- Strategic planning
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
