Aseptic Services Manager and Deputy Associate Chief

An exceptional opportunity has arisen to provide leadership and quality sign-off for the design, build, and validation of a purpose-built Paediatric Cancer and ATMP facility at St Thomas’ Hospital, opening in September 2026. Once operational, the role will involve leading the core functions of the new unit and the existing Guy’s Cancer Centre chemotherapy and advanced therapy facility, with overall responsibility for the services provided.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership: Oversee all aspects of chemotherapy (including clinical trials) and advanced therapies services at St Thomas’ and Guy’s Cancer Centre, as well as Guy’s Pharmacy Containment Suite.
2. Service Development: Lead, develop, and evaluate a comprehensive aseptic service, including adult and paediatric chemotherapy, advanced therapies, and aseptic manufacturing, aligning with objectives set by the Chief Pharmacist and clinical leads.
3. Strategic Planning: Responsible for the strategic development of aseptic services within and outside the Trust, in line with NHS priorities.
4. Research & Development: Manage the R&D program within aseptic services, ensuring projects are delivered on time in collaboration with clinical trials teams.

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Cancer & Advanced Therapy Care

We are embarking on a groundbreaking journey with the construction of a new, state-of-the-art Pharmacy Aseptic Unit at St Thomas’ Hospital—a facility dedicated to the preparation of chemotherapy and advanced therapies. This project is a transformation that will redefine patient care.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of innovation: Play a vital role in designing and launching a modern aseptic facility.
• Make a real impact: Your expertise will directly improve outcomes for patients requiring specialized treatments.
• Collaborate with top professionals: Work alongside leaders across pharmacy, clinical services, procurement, finance, and Trust management.
• Shape the future: Influence all stages from design and validation to operational delivery, with quality and patient care at the core.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Leading the technical aspects of the new unit’s design and operation.
2. Ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
3. Participating as a key member of a cross-functional project team to create a future-ready facility.
4. Helping to develop a unit that meets the evolving needs of modern medicine.

Contact for Further Details / Informal Visits

Name: Paul Tunstell
Job Title: Associate Chief Pharmacist
Email: paul.tunstell@gstt.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07904970090

Helen Callaby
Qualified Person / Technical Lead Aseptic Unit Project
Email: helen.callaby@gstt.nhs.uk