Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
On 1 January 2025 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust became one of the largest trusts in the UK following the acquisition of North Middlesex University Hospital.
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity to continue pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research. We measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes; excellent patient and staff experience; excellent value for taxpayers' money; being safe and meeting our external duties; and building a strong organisation.
Lleoliad
Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, London, EN5 3DJ
Major / Minor Region: London
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Contract: Parhaol
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Cyflog
£67,950 - £78,028 per annum inclusive of HCAS. Cyfnod cyflog: Yn flynyddol. Gradd: NHS AfC: Band 8b
Arbenigedd
Location / Specialty: Pharmacy (Senior Pharmacist)
Overview of the role
The post-holder is the senior pharmacist responsible for the day‑to‑day running of the manufacturing unit and Chief Technicians in all areas of manufacturing across the trust sites at the Barnet Hospital site. This involves working closely with the Lead operational pharmacists.
Responsibilities
* Strategic and commercial development of Production Services with year‑on‑year growth in line with NHS priorities.
* Lead the research and development programme within Production Services, ensuring projects are identified, delivered, and documented within agreed time frames.
* Maintain production aspects of the Regional/IQAAPs standards; ensure all products are manufactured in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice, COSHH, Health and Safety directives.
* Contribute to management and development, acting as a role model for band 6, 7 and 8A pharmacists and all technical and assistant staff within the production department.
* In absence of the Head of Pharmacy Manufacturing, deputise for management and support the Royal Free Hospital production unit as required.
* Lead, deliver, develop, and evaluate a comprehensive aseptic production service to the Trust in accordance with objectives set by the Head of Pharmacy Manufacturing and the Group Chief Pharmacist.
About Our Trust
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts across three main hospitals. Our dedicated staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 people in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer unrivalled career opportunities and a forward‑thinking approach to work that fits your lifestyle with flexible hours, generous benefits, next‑level training and more.
See https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ for the applications page.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. All applicants are welcome regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or background.
Employment Policies
* Covid‑19 Vaccination – Getting vaccinated and boosters is encouraged and supported for staff.
* Apprenticeship Training – AT* for eligible candidates.
* Personal data may be transferred within NHS organisations; relevant e‑learning modules must be completed prior to joining.
* EU/EEA citizens and sponsor‑eligible applicants are considered.
* Identity and right to work documentation is verified remotely if offered a role in partner trusts.
* Electronic new starter forms used for personal details.
* DBS check will be requested.
* Information transferred to national NHS Electronic Staff Records system upon hiring.
* Beware of scams – only official communication from NHS email addresses.
Application Process
Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. Only candidates who demonstrate alignment with the person specification will be shortlisted.
Due to high demand vacancies may close before the advertised closing date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Interview arrangements will be communicated via email. Check your email regularly after the closing date.
Please note: Due to high demand, Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Do not rely on Trust accommodation and investigate alternatives.
Applicant Requirements
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Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
* M Pharma (or B Pharma or BSc (Hons) for those qualified before 2002)
* Professional registration of GPhC, assessed and examined.
* Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice.
* Specialist higher qualification in technical services to at least certificate standard (e.g., PTQA) or equivalent experience.
Desirable Qualifications
* MBA
* QP
Essential Experience
* Significant senior operational management experience, NHS or equivalent.
* Staff management & leadership of an operational management capacity in unlicensed/ licensed manufacturing/aseptic unit.
* Leading and managing change within a complex highly regulated environment of GCP, GDP, GMP and QA/QC.
* Strategic planning and project management.
* Analyzing large and complex budgets.
* Experience running clinical trials.
* Releasing Officer duties for manufactured medicinal products.
* Training staff of all levels.
Essential Skills and Knowledge
* Deliver to deadlines within resources.
* Advanced communication and negotiation skills.
* Partnership & collaborative working with internal & external stakeholders.
* Effective team working across departments.
* Understanding of clinical governance and risk.
* Numerate, IT literate, analytical, business intelligence.
* Expert technical knowledge across manufacturing and aseptic services.
* Knowledge of GCP, GDP, GMP, QA; proven ability to apply to maintain, develop and validate a production quality system.
* Promote and evaluate best practice within production services.
* Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Validation and Re‑validation programmes.
* Knowledge of formulation and stability.
* Ability to identify and manage risks.
* Problem‑solving and advanced reasoning with sound technical judgement.
* Knowledge of engineering factors associated with Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Cleanrooms.
Essential Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics
* Work under pressure and flexibly in dynamic environment.
* Attention to detail.
* Self‑aware and reflective.
Documents
* BH Production Site Lead - Accountable Pharmacist JDPS (335.3) PDFKB
* Functional Requirements (110.0) PDFKB
Additional Information / Contact
Rahul Sheth—Head of Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit—[email protected]—020 7830 2282
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