Job Summary
This post has been newly created to support Welsh Government and NHS Wales achieve key objectives for managing medicines efficiently and resourcefully across Wales. These objectives include the participation and supervision of the manufacture of prepared medicinal products, ensuring that the TMU, Radio Pharmacy and the operations meet good manufacturing practice (GMP) and good clinical practise (GCP), Health and Safety, Ionising Radiation and other statutory requirements
The post holder's role will include the supervision of clean room activities, within both the TMU and Radio Pharmacy, including clean room behaviour, aseptic techniques and the use of semi-automated equipment. They will need to have a good attention for detail and be methodical and accurate, to be able to perform post-production product inspection including the reconciliation process and to participate in the Pharmaceutical Quality Control System.
There will be a need to take responsibility for maintaining effective stock control using the pharmacy computer systems.
You must possess excellent communication and organisational skills in order to provide an efficient and safe pharmacy service for patients and the running of the service in a busy environment.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post: English and / or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The Post holder will supervise on a day-today basis, in the TMU and Radio Pharmacy, all the duties carried out by the senior production operators and production operators in the assembly and manufacture of medicinal products working, within the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP).
The post holder will be supported by a team of pharmacy production operators and will have supervisory and line management responsibilities for the teams covering the TMU and Radio Pharmacy Department.
The role involves using various IT systems including Episys for generating manufacturing documents, the Pharmacy and Oracle procurement system as well as quality management systems (QMS) to demonstrate regulatory and financial compliance.
Pre-and in-process accuracy checking activities will be undertaken by the post holder to ensure the prepared medicinal products are safe and effective for patient use.
About Us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Details
Date posted
18 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£30,420 to £37,030 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
043-PST008-0625
Job locations
NWSSP Medicine Unit
Imperial Park unit 5, Celtic Way
Newport
NP10 8BE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents or click Apply now to view it in Track.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents or click Apply now to view it in Track.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and Knowledge
* BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences with NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or The Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing (Level 3), OR equivalent scientific qualification at degree level
* Accredited Pre- and In-process Checking (or be able to undertake).
* Appropriate Professional Registration
Desirable
* Supervisory management qualification or accreditation, or equivalent experience
* Training qualification or accreditation, or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
* Experience working in a MHRA Licenced Manufacturing Unit or comparable production environment.
Desirable
* Wider experience of pharmaceutical industry including procurement, stores and distribution
Skills and Attributes
Essential
* Computer skills to include word processing and data entry
* Good numeracy skills
* Manual dexterity to manipulate injections or prepare pharmaceutical products, and good hand-eye co-ordination
* Ability to remain calm in a busy environment and have strong organisational skills
Desirable
* Approachable and professional manner.
* Highly motivated
Person Specification
Essential
* Computer skills to include word processing and data entry
* Good numeracy skills
* Manual dexterity to manipulate injections or prepare pharmaceutical products, and good hand-eye co-ordination
* Ability to remain calm in a busy environment and have strong organisational skills
Desirable
* Approachable and professional manner.
* Highly motivated
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).
Additional information
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
Employer name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address
NWSSP Medicine Unit
Imperial Park unit 5, Celtic Way
Newport
NP10 8BE
Employer's website
https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address
NWSSP Medicine Unit
Imperial Park unit 5, Celtic Way
Newport
NP10 8BE
Employer's website
https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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