Job summary
Production Manager - Technical Services Band 8b
Fixed term until November 2026
We are looking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our well established team in Pharmacy Technical Services to cover the secondment of one of the Production Managers.
The MHRA licensed 'Specials' pharmacy manufacturing unit is based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital and is a modern purpose built unit within the hospital. The service encompasses aseptic, chemotherapy and pre-pack (over labelling and repackaging products) supplying both the Trust and external organisations. As a department we constantly strive to re‑engineer our services to improve our delivery of patient focused pharmaceutical care and customer satisfaction.
Main duties of the job
Working with the Production Manager you will proactively contribute to further develop the service through audit and the development of business cases in response to local and national demand in line with the NHS Infusions and Specials Medicines Board. Supported by our Quality Team you will assist in the operation of, maintenance of and development of the quality management system and help to prepare for and participate in any inspections and audits undertaken by the MHRA or other regulatory authority.
The post holder will manage, along with the production manager and lead technicians, the production unit providing technical support and guidance. Once trained you will act as a releasing officer, across all production areas, ensuring compliance with the terms of the MHRA licence at all times.
This is a great time to be a part of the Pharmacy Technical Services Team at UHNM.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co‑created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Details
Date posted: 03 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8b
Salary: £64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working
Reference number: 205-7463198-A
Job locations: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, STOKE ON TRENT, ST4 6QG
Contact
For more information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager Nicky Stringer.
Contact: Nicky Stringer, Deputy Clinical Director of Pharmacy.
Phone: 01782 674508
Email: nicky.stringer@uhnm.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
* Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
* Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma / MSc or equivalent qualification
* Releasing Officer in a MHRA Licensed Unit or eligible to undertake this training
Desirable
* PTQA qualification
* Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification
* Formal management and / or leadership qualification
* Member of the RPS
* Member of British Oncology Pharmacy Association
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
* Extensive hospital pharmacy experience post registration
* Recent, extensive experience of working at a senior level within a pharmacy manufacturing unit or a related industry.
* Demonstrates a knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practice for medicinal products, particularly in regard to aseptic facilities and operations
* Experience of managing and developing a service
Desirable
* Experience of writing business cases
* Knowledge, experience and understanding the clinical trials process
* Evidence of involvement in pharmacy practice‑based research and / or audit
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
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, STOKE ON TRENT, ST4 6QG
Website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk
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