NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Senior Production Supervisor

The closing date is 27 November 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Production Supervisor to oversee the planning and coordination of a team involved in the aseptic manufacture of medicines. The role will involve working as a member of the Senior Pharmacy Production Team to oversee the safe manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals and ready to administer injectables.

The post holder will be responsible for the operational management of the production team, ensuring that scheduling and manufacture of unlicensed specials occurs in a safe and regulatory compliant environment. They will play an important role in developing new products and processes through Quality Risk Management (QRM) and Quality by Design (QBD) principles.

The role includes leading on training and professional development initiatives, with a focus on anticipating future service needs.

Main duties of the job

The main duties are:

  • Operational management of the Production team under the guidance of the Lead Production Supervisor.
  • Ensuring adherence to regulations including Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Distribution Practice, Ionising Radiation Regulations, Health and Safety at work and any other relevant statutory requirements.
  • Coordinating the training and education of staff.
  • Undertaking product inspection prior to QC release.
  • Contributing to the maintenance of the Pharmaceutical Quality System.
  • Leading on the procurement of raw materials and consumables to ensure sufficient management of stock levels.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

Details

Date posted

14 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

043-PST013-1125

Job locations

Unit 5 Imperial Park

Celtic Way

Newport

NP10 8BE


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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Other

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Other

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Unit 5 Imperial Park

Celtic Way

Newport

NP10 8BE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Unit 5 Imperial Park

Celtic Way

Newport

NP10 8BE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Production

Rhys Hamer

rhys.hamer2@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

14 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

043-PST013-1125

Job locations

Unit 5 Imperial Park

Celtic Way

Newport

NP10 8BE


Supporting documents

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