Principal Pharmacist Production and Aseptic Services

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

The closing date is 12 May 2025

Job summary

ABUHB Pharmacy are pleased to offer the opportunity to seek applications for a motivated and visionary individual to join us as the Principal Pharmacist in Production and Aseptic Services.

This is a key leadership position where you will manage and oversee our production and aseptic services, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and compliant products for our patients. You will lead a talented and dedicated team, working collaboratively to advance our services, drive innovation, and maintain adherence to regulatory standards.

We are looking for an inspiring leader with a proven track record in pharmaceutical production and aseptic services. You'll combine technical expertise with exceptional leadership and communication skills, bringing a passion for innovation and a dedication to excellence. Joining our team provides access to a supportive and inclusive working environment, with the chance to make a real difference in patient care.

Main duties of the job

We also welcome applicants with limited aseptic experience, but possess the managerial and leadership qualities that are integral to the role. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.

NHS Wales is in the process of creating the Transforming Access to Medicines Service (TrAMs) which will be hosted by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP). The current service provided by ABUHB and this post, may transfer to NWSSP as part of this programme. Please contact the recruiting manager if you wish to discuss this further, or to find out more information on the TrAMs programme, please click here: Transforming Access to Medicines - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Key responsibilities include:

  • Management of the Production/Aseptic services based at the Royal Gwent Hospital, manufacturing pharmaceutical products for patient use across all ABUHB sites.
  • Manage, plan and develop the service, in-line with the operational strategy developed in conjunction with the Head of Pharmacy, Operational Services, delivering service through management and oversight of appropriate professional and technical staff.
  • Communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, both internal/external to ABUHB, including staff, patients, carers and support groups.
  • Ensuring adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and relevant guidelines.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The HB provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£63,150 to £73,379 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-PST043-0425

Job locations

Pharmacy Department, Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac

Enquiries and visits are encouraged - please contact Lisa Forey for further discussions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac

Enquiries and visits are encouraged - please contact Lisa Forey for further discussions.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Master degree in Pharmacy
  • Member of the GPhC
  • Significant experience in hospital pharmacy at a senior level
  • Leadership and/or managerial qualification/experience

Desirable

  • Responsible Person qualification
  • Project Management

Experience

Essential

  • Leadership role in Pharmacy Aseptics
  • Collaborative working within organisations
  • Managing teams and service delivery

Desirable

  • Regulatory standards including GPhC, Home Office, MHRA

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Engage, motivate and influence individuals outside formal area of management responsibility
  • Leadership
  • Analytical reasoning
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Master degree in Pharmacy
  • Member of the GPhC
  • Significant experience in hospital pharmacy at a senior level
  • Leadership and/or managerial qualification/experience

Desirable

  • Responsible Person qualification
  • Project Management

Experience

Essential

  • Leadership role in Pharmacy Aseptics
  • Collaborative working within organisations
  • Managing teams and service delivery

Desirable

  • Regulatory standards including GPhC, Home Office, MHRA

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Engage, motivate and influence individuals outside formal area of management responsibility
  • Leadership
  • Analytical reasoning

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Pharmacy Department, Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Pharmacy Department, Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Pharmacy, Operational Services

Lisa Forey

lisa.forey@wales.nhs.uk

01633234231

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£63,150 to £73,379 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-PST043-0425

Job locations

Pharmacy Department, Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB


Supporting documents

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