Lead Specialist Pharmacist Technical Services

Integrated Care System; Halifax; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Lead Specialist Pharmacist for its Technical Services team. This role is vital for ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical regulations and providing essential pharmacy services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical services, quality management, and pharmacy operations. Join us to make a difference in patient care and develop your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience working in technical services.
• Knowledge of quality audit techniques.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist pharmacy technical services.
• Ensure compliance with 'Specials' Manufacturing Licences.
• Liaise with staff about pharmaceutical preparations.

Skills

Quality management systems

Aseptic facilities

Radiopharmacy knowledge

Education

Degree in Pharmacy

PTQA diploma or equivalent postgraduate course

Job description

Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Specialist Pharmacist Technical Services

The closing date is 14 July 2025

We are looking for a Lead Specialist Pharmacist to join our Technical Services team and support the Operational Lead, Associate Head and Head of Technical Services in the provision of a safe and effective pharmaceutical preparation service ensuring as set out by the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency.

You will support with the day-to-day provision of specialist pharmacy technical services to all contracted Trusts to fulfil the requirements of the Medicines Act, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors (Orange Guide) and other National and International guidelines as may be applicable.

So, if you are looking for your next role within Pharmacy Technical Services, please apply today.

Please note may close early due to number of applicants

Main duties of the job

Liaises with other Pharmacy and Clinical staff regarding the provision of suitable formulations of medicines, and environments for the preparation and administration of medicines.

Liaises with patients and staff as necessary in the case of complaints regarding pharmaceutical products or services, or in the event of product defect or recall.

Support when required in the daily capacity planning of the Technical Services units.

Support and complete non-conformance reports and assist with root cause analysis and CAPAS for all technical services units.

Support the Associate Head and the Head of Technical services to ensure full compliance with the terms of any 'Specials' Manufacturing Licences held and taking whatever action is necessary either to comply with MHRA reports or to ensure the renewal of such licences

Support in the implemtation of aseptic based clinical trials, and lead on inhouse training.

Supports the Operational Lead and Associate Head of Technical Services in the provision of Section 10 exempt and MS products including:

• Aseptic services, such as CIVAS and PCAs.
• Prepacking and over labelled medicines, including supply of emergency drug packs.
• Cytotoxic reconstitution services.
• Radiopharmaceutical service.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Lead Pharmacist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Experience

• Demonstrable experience working in technical services
• Work history demonstrates experience and knowledge of aseptic facilities
• Work history demonstrates experience and knowledge of quality management systems
• Knowledge of quality audit techniques and training in the performance of audits.
• Radiopharmacy knowledge or experience

Qualifications

• Degree in Pharmacy
• Completion of trainee pharmacist training
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Completion of PTQA diploma or equivalent postgraduate course
• Registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£55,690 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)