Job summary
We are recruiting for a National Quality Lead for Pharmacy based within NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP).
Our new National Quality Lead will develop and champion best practice by ensuring continuous improvement through the implementation of quality risk management systems in NHS Wales medicines manufacturing, preparation and supply.
This post is a senior leadership role within the new TrAMs service, as well as the senior accountable professional for the quality of the medicines manufacture activities to be undertaken.
In the interim period the post-holder will also continue to provide and oversee Quality Assurance functions to the Health Boards and Trusts and inform relevant Chief Pharmacist accordingly by auditing preparation and manufacturing facilities across NHS Wales. You will already be a credible figure nationally in the field of Quality Assurance/Quality Control and have a proven record of communicating and engaging effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
To provide professional leadership for the operational Quality Assurance and Quality Control Leads within the hubs and legacy services.
To lead, sustain and develop the Quality Service, to provide strategic direction of expert advice on all aspects of the quality of medicinal products purchased, manufactured or prepared in Wales.
To maintain a centre of excellence in the field of quality assurance of pharmaceuticals.
Audit preparation and manufacturing facilities in all NHS hospitals in Wales, advising relevant Chief Pharmacist accordingly (legacy services and new centralised Pharmacy Technical Services).
The post-holder will be a member of the National Management Team for the centralised Pharmacy Technical Service, with the responsibility for the strategic management and development of all national level Quality services (Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Pharmaceutical Quality System).
The holder of the post will be responsible for leading and developing the pharmaceutical quality systems which will underpin the quality agenda of the service. The post-holder will be managerially accountable for the NHS Quality Commissioning Team and work in conjunction with the appointed Validation Consultant, during the implementation phase of the programme.
In the interim period the post-holder will also continue to provide and oversee Quality Assurance functions to the Health Boards and Trusts and relevant Chief Pharmacist accordingly.
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or other relevant professional body
- Postgraduate qualification in Pharmacy Technical Services or equivalent experience
- Postgraduate management qualification relevant to the NHS - or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Advanced knowledge of medicines lGwybodaethRegislation including Medicines Act; Misuse of Drugs Regulations; Safe and Secure Handling of Drugs; GDP, GMP, GCP
Desirable
- On the register of persons eligible to be Qualified Persons for Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in quality assurance
- Substantial experience in hospital manufacture part of which is to be in aseptic preparation
- Management experience of a small unit
- National reputation in the field of Quality Assurance/Quality Control
- Preparation and handling of Clinical Trial materials
Desirable
- Collaboration with Schools of Pharmacy and/or Medicine in teaching and/or research
- Significant experience of working with trade unions and professional organisations
- Experience of success in service development
- National credibility in the field of hospital pharmacy production and/or Quality Assurance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or other relevant professional body
- Postgraduate qualification in Pharmacy Technical Services or equivalent experience
- Postgraduate management qualification relevant to the NHS - or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Advanced knowledge of medicines lGwybodaethRegislation including Medicines Act; Misuse of Drugs Regulations; Safe and Secure Handling of Drugs; GDP, GMP, GCP
Desirable
- On the register of persons eligible to be Qualified Persons for Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in quality assurance
- Substantial experience in hospital manufacture part of which is to be in aseptic preparation
- Management experience of a small unit
- National reputation in the field of Quality Assurance/Quality Control
- Preparation and handling of Clinical Trial materials
Desirable
- Collaboration with Schools of Pharmacy and/or Medicine in teaching and/or research
- Significant experience of working with trade unions and professional organisations
- Experience of success in service development
- National credibility in the field of hospital pharmacy production and/or Quality Assurance
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).
