University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) is looking to recruit an individual to provide leadership to the Quality Assurance function supporting the aseptic preparation of medicines within our organisation.
Your development will be supported by a close working relationship with the senior management team. If you are interested in this wide ranging opportunity please do get in touch to discuss the post in more detail.
Responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for supporting the local implementation and operation of the Quality Management System across the following areas:
* Pharmacy Aseptic Services delivered under the MHRA Manufacturer's Specials Licence, including the Quality Control Laboratory
* Pharmacy Aseptic Services under section 10 exemption of the Medicines Act 1968 and Regulation 4 of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012
* Pharmacy wholesale dealing
* UHDB Nuclear Medicine Services
The post holder will deputise for the Quality Assurance Manager across the full range of duties and responsibilities.
The post holder will ensure compliance with:
* Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
* Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services
* Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations
Band
Band 7
Benefits
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* Ongoing support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts
* We see on average 4,810 OP appointments a day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2,077 per week.
* An average of 1,115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
* Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
* Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
* We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
* We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
* UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under‑represented in our organisation, and it is important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme. To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex‑armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
If you are blind or visually impaired and require application material in an alternative format- such as Braille, large print, audio or accessible electronic formats or you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466.
Flexible Working
We offer different ways to work flexibly. For our roles we are open to discussing the possibility of part‑time, reduced hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, fixed/flexible shifts, annualised hours, term time hours, hybrid working - working partly in the trust, partly at home. Please talk to us during the interview about the flexibility you would like to explore and what it means to you.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
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