Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 8b. Contract Permanent. Hours: Part time, Flexible working, Annualised hours. 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working encouraged and part time applications considered).
Site: Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Town: Canterbury. Salary: £64,455 - £74,896 pro-rata. Salary period: Yearly. Closing: 09/10/2025 23:59.
Job overview
This role provides leadership and management of our Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit in accordance with current legislation, Pharmacy, Trust, local and National Standards.
The unit produces over 3000 items a month mixed between ready to use and named patient dispensed and is in the process of a planned refurbishment as part of a longer term process of replacement.
It has a highly dedicated team and is supported by an in-house Quality Assurance/Control service as well as extensive clinical pharmacy and clinical trials service.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity to work with a brilliant and passionate team has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced pharmacist to make a difference to patients’ outcomes and wellbeing as the lead for our Aseptic services.
This role is open to all persons with or without aseptic service experience with relevant skills to learn, develop and a passion for leadership.
We see the role as a stepping stone to further develop essential skills for more senior pharmacy roles in leadership, governance and quality management.
Person specification
Qualifications: Master’s degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent, Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), Post graduate certificate/diploma or MSc in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA) or quality management.
* Experience of working within an aseptic unit at various levels.
* Experience of managing or allocating work for a team.
* Experience of implementing service improvement and change projects.
* Commitment and evidence of professional updating and formal continuous professional development.
Skills and knowledge
* Advanced knowledge and understanding of quality management systems in place in aseptic dispensing and production facilities.
* Knowledge and understanding of good manufacturing practice.
* Demonstrable specialism in related area of pharmacy.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’.
We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates and parking available at Trust sites. The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance.
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