Ninewells Hospital
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.
Are you ready to make a real difference in healthcare?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist to join the Production team at NHS Scotland Pharmaceutical Specials Service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the manufacture and development of high-quality pharmaceutical products within a regulated environment.
PSS provides a national service providing patients across the UK with access to quality unlicensed medicines that are not commercially available from licensed manufacturers or are in short supply, and to provide Investigational Medicinal Products for clinical trials and research across the UK. The aim of the Production department is to manufacture and supply safe, quality and effective medicinal products.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Ensure all production activities are carried out in compliance with GMP, GCP, and relevant legislation in accordance with MHRA, BSI, and Home Office Controlled Drugs licence requirements.
2. Identify, document, and report any problems, deviations, or non-conformances in a timely manner.
3. Contribute to new product development, including the design and optimisation of manufacturing methods, preparation of associated documentation, and assessment of product stability.
4. Maintain accurate and compliant production records in line with quality system standards.
5. Collaborate closely with colleagues across Production, Quality Assurance, and Research & Development to support continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Applications are welcomed from registered Pharmacists. Candidates would benefit from prior experience and/or knowledge of GMP, pharmaceutical manufacture, aseptic dispensing or quality assurance. However, full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
Why Join Us?
6. Be part of a nationally recognised service delivering high-quality, patient-specific medicines.
7. Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with opportunities for innovation and leadership.
8. Access professional development and training opportunities and career progression within NHS Scotland.
NHSS PSS is a values-based service showing:
9. Care & Compassion
10. Dignity & Respect
11. Openness, honesty and responsibility
12. Quality & teamwork
Hours of work are 37 per week, Monday to Friday (reducing to 36 hours in April 2026).
For further information, or to arrange a site visit, please contact:
Diana Halifa, Pharmaceutical Development Lead, NHSS PSS (tel: 01382 423104; e-mail: @)
We look forward to hearing from you and discussing how you can contribute to the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing and unlicensed medicines supply within the NHS.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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