Production Services Manager / Accountable Pharmacist
The closing date is 09 March 2026
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) is an experienced, forward‑thinking pharmacist to lead our Production Services team and act as the department’s Accountable Pharmacist. This is a pivotal senior leadership role, responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of aseptic production services that directly support high‑quality patient care across the Trust.
The Production Services Manager & Accountable Pharmacist provides strategic, operational and professional leadership for our manufacturing unit. You will oversee the delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centred services, ensuring compliance with MHRA, GMP, GPhC and all relevant regulatory frameworks.
You will lead a multidisciplinary team of technical, scientific, and pharmacy professionals, fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement and shared ownership. Working closely with clinical, operational, and corporate colleagues, you will shape the future direction of our production services and contribute to Trust‑wide quality improvement initiatives.
Main duties of the job
Providestatic strategic leadership for Production Services, including aseptic preparation, manufacturing and quality control/assurance functions.
Acts as the Accountable Pharmacist for the Aseptic Unit, ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
Lead on inspections, internal audits and quality governance processes.
Drives service development, capacity planning, and workforce transformation to meet current and future demand.
Maintain oversight of quality systems and risk management processes.
Develop and empower a high‑performing workforce through coaching, professional development and inclusive leadership.
Manage budgets, resources, and operational performance to ensure safe, efficient and sustainable service delivery.
Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to support innovation, research and the introduction of new therapies and technologies.
Work closely with the Chief Pharmacist to shape and deliver ICB‑wide strategy for aseptic services, ensuring the Trust’s production capacity, quality standards, and service models align with the regional priorities and future system needs.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust – There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award‑winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture/working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups. Looking after our workforce’s health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits – Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co‑ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Responsible for the leadership, operational management and strategic development of aseptic services at STSFT.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council
* Post graduate qualification preferably in Pharmacy Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA) to minimum diploma level or willing to work towards (will be expected to complete within 3 years if not held). If not, must have demonstrable significant experience working within aseptic services and GMP experience.
* Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
* Significant experience as a production/aseptic services pharmacist within the NHS.
* Specialist knowledge and experience of GMP.
* Experience of PQS, aseptic preparation, pharmaceutics and formulation, audit, and risk assessment.
* Suitable knowledge and experience to be acceptable to MHRA to be named on the Specials Licence
* Publication/ presentation of pharmacy practice research
* Conference / symposium presentation
* Supervising / Management of staff
Physical Skills
* Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
* Able to participate in an emergency duty (on-call) roster and 7‑day working where required
* Manual dexterity required for preparation of cytotoxic infusions and injections
Skills and Knowledge
* Knowledge of all regulations and legislation relevant to pharmacy aseptic dispensing/production and quality assurance
* Evidence of first‑class interpersonal skills and the ability to use them to work effectively to motivate and develop staff
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills
* Ability to negotiate, influence in difficult situations
* Proven ability to work across organisational boundaries
* Experience of gathering and analysing complex information
* Demonstrable ability to compile reports from complex information and deliver presentations
* Evidence of leadership skills
* Demonstrable knowledge of risk management processes, audit and clinical governance
* To be able to plan effectively both own workload and that of a specialist team
* Quality focus and meticulous attention to detail
* Evidence of continuing education.
* Evidence of change management.
* Evidence of innovative practice.
* Eligibility as a Qualified Person.
* Lateral thinker and good problem solver.
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.
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
£64,455 to £74,896 a year (£66,582 – £77,368 pending 26/27 pay award)
#J-18808-Ljbffr