Job summary
Located within the grounds of Stepping Hill hospital is Stockport Pharmaceuticals Aseptic Services unit.
The unit is part of the regional NHS pharmaceutical production unit and holds Medicinal Product licenses with which the team provide a wide range of aseptic products both nationally and internally to the trust.
The unit also carries out the aseptic dispensing of products under Section 10 exemption on behalf of Stepping Hill Hospital.
The position available is for an Aseptic Services Manager.
Main duties of the job
- As the designated Responsible Pharmacist the post holder will lead and develop a highly specialised Aseptic Services.
- To be responsible for the provision and development of a comprehensive range of aseptically prepared products including chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and a central intravenous additive service (CIVAS) to Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
- To maintain the safe and effective running of the aseptic unit in accordance with current directives, legislation, national and local guidelines.
- To provide support for the Chief Pharmacist with respect to the management (including strategic development) of Aseptic Services
- The post requires the highest level of expertise and knowledge.
- To provide a highly specialist aseptic service to the neonatal and haematology departments.
- Ensures the aseptic unit quality audit is carried out in accordance with EL(97)52 and other appropriate requirements
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Master degree in Pharmacy
- Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of GB
- Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice/ Clinical Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology and QA
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of understanding of technical specialties e.g. quality control and aseptic preparation
- Highly specialised theoretical and practical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and Quality Assurance principles
- High level Clinical and technical knowledge in the preparation of clinical nutrition, chemotherapy and intravenous drugs
- Good knowledge of formulation requirements for aseptic pharmaceutical products
Desirable
- Contributory member of technical services group.
- Good knowledge of key NHS objectives and publications
- High level of knowledge of current Health and Safety and COSHH regulations.
Experience
Essential
- Preferably a minimum of 5 years hospital pharmacy, at least three years within an Aseptic Services Unit
- Managerial experience of a licensed Aseptic Services unit.
- Experience in the development of service provision within an Aseptic Unit to meet specific patient needs and reducing patient risk on the wards.
- Experience in liaising, advising, negotiating within healthcare services on service provision and policy development
- Experience in audit
Desirable
- Experience in project management.
- Experience in training and education
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Methodical and organised
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication skills
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Master degree in Pharmacy
- Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of GB
- Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice/ Clinical Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology and QA
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of understanding of technical specialties e.g. quality control and aseptic preparation
- Highly specialised theoretical and practical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and Quality Assurance principles
- High level Clinical and technical knowledge in the preparation of clinical nutrition, chemotherapy and intravenous drugs
- Good knowledge of formulation requirements for aseptic pharmaceutical products
Desirable
- Contributory member of technical services group.
- Good knowledge of key NHS objectives and publications
- High level of knowledge of current Health and Safety and COSHH regulations.
Experience
Essential
- Preferably a minimum of 5 years hospital pharmacy, at least three years within an Aseptic Services Unit
- Managerial experience of a licensed Aseptic Services unit.
- Experience in the development of service provision within an Aseptic Unit to meet specific patient needs and reducing patient risk on the wards.
- Experience in liaising, advising, negotiating within healthcare services on service provision and policy development
- Experience in audit
Desirable
- Experience in project management.
- Experience in training and education
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Methodical and organised
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication skills
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
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).
