Job summary
At Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) we have an exciting opportunity for a healthcare professional to join our Pharmacy Team. This post is for the "Head of Pharmacy Manufacturing" and will be responsible for the production of aseptic medicines.
We are looking for a highly skilled, experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our Aseptic Team as we look forward to the future with the aim to develop our existing workforce, as well as welcoming new members to the team.
GOSH Pharmacy have been on a transformation journey to modernise pharmacy services and facilities to deliver expert care to our paediatric population.
*** Previous applicants need not apply ***
Main duties of the job
GOSH Pharmacy Manufacturing operate under a Manufactured Specials (MS) licence to provide over 10,000 doses per annum from our on-site Cytotoxic and CIVAS unit providing patient specific doses and batches for patients supporting NHS, International & Private Care and Clinical Trials for our children.
You will have the opportunity to be involved in the New GOSH Children's Cancer Centre development, which will house the new Cytotoxic facility and help continue to drive improvement forward. Leadership of our team of Pharmacists, Technicians and operators on the digital pathway for Aseptic Manufacturing is key at future proofing our service in preparation for the coming new Children's Cancer Centre.
You will be responsible for ensuring that aseptic dispensing and manufacturing activities comply with all current statutory obligations, including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
You will also lead the service supporting:
* Regulatory Compliance (MHRA/NHSE QA)
* Technical Pharmaceutical expertise
* Operational Leadership
* Innovative practice
* Quality Improvement (e.g. EPIC Digital Closed loop systems)
* Senior Leadership and Management at an organisational level in respect to Pharmaceutical Manufacture
* Quality Management System Improvement
* Research and Development (Drug dose design)
About us
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Job details
Date posted: 11 March 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 8b
Salary: £72,921 to £83,362 a year inclusive per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 271-CCS-7350673NH-B
Job locations
Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH
Person Specification
Combined Values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
* Registered with the GPhC
* Diploma / MSc in Pharmacy Practice or PTQA, or equivalent experience and expertise
Desirable
* Certificate in Clinical / Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
Experience/Knowledge
* Principles and practice of GMP and GCP
* Principles and practice of quality management systems
* Demonstrable significant experience of aseptic manufacture (Chemotherapy, CIVAS and PN)
* Experience of dealing with MHRA and / or other external auditing agencies
Desirable
* Previous assessable experience in the design, building and commissioning of new production facilities
Skills/Abilities
* Ability to train/coach other members of staff
* Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and all levels of healthcare professionals
* Demonstrated ability to influence senior pharmacy staff, and manage change
* Good organisational / time management. Able to prioritise effectively
* Good interpersonal skills
* Good problem-solving skills
* Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
* Good communication skills (written and verbal)
* Good presentation skills
* Word and Excel skills
Desirable
* Project management
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 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
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH
Employer's website: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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