Deputy Head of Production, Adanac Pharmacy Aseptic Services
Main area: Clinical Support Grade Band 8b Contract: Permanent Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week Job ref: 188-CL161224
Site: Adanac Park Town Southampton Salary: £62,215 - £72,293 per annum (PA) Pro rata Closing: 09/01/2025 23:59 Interview date: 22/01/2025
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
At University Hospitals Southampton Foundation Trust (UHS), we have an exciting opportunity for a healthcare professional to join our pharmacy team. This post, the "Deputy Head of Production," will be responsible for the production of aseptic medicines at the new UHS Aseptic unit based at Adanac Park, due to open in April 2025.
Working with the Head of Production, they will be responsible for the management and development of the new unit, ensuring it meets the requirements of UHS and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight region, under the scope of an MHRA license.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working. Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As the Deputy Head of Production, you will be responsible for the following:
• Working alongside the Head of Production, for the governance, delivery, and strategic development of the specialised dispensing services to UHS and to the wider Hampshire and Isle of Wight region.
• Leading and contributing to the planning, organising and coordination of the Adanac Park aseptic Hub production activities and service provision.
• Line management of the Aseptic pharmacy teams across all services at Adanac Park with direct line management responsibility to the Service Managers.
• Working with the Head of Production to be responsible for the delivery and facilitation of training and education, both in-house and nationally recognised training programmes to all grades of Aseptic staff.
What we’re looking for
You will need to be a registered professional with a Master’s level qualification coupled with a further post-graduate training or an equivalent level of experience. You will also need to have had significant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably in aseptic preparation, coupled with a willingness to learn and develop. Previous line management experience in a manufacturing area or pharmacy environment is essential.
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
* Masters degree in Pharmacy / scientific discipline or equivalent level of experience.
* Registered Professional
* Foundation level management training or equivalent experiential learning
* Post-graduate qualification in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or equivalent experience
* Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, gained through training, in technical areas of pharmacy, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, preparation, procurement and contracting, auditing and unlicensed medicines.
* Extensive knowledge of isolators and laminar airflow technology.
* Detailed current knowledge of MHRA Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice, and the British and European pharmacopoeia.
* Extensive experience in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in relation to the aseptic production of medicines.
* Significant post-qualification experience of managing/leading a team and service.
* Excellent communication, organisation and mentoring skills, including motivation and encouragement of teams.
* Evidence of continuing education/professional CPD.
* Project management/certification.
Our commitment to equality
Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens.
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.
#J-18808-Ljbffr