Deputy Pharmacy Production Manager | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Deputy Pharmacy Production Manager for their Pharmacy Production unit. The role involves supervising pharmacy operations, overseeing compliance, and collaborating with quality teams to enhance patient care. Candidates should have a strong background in pharmacy production, leadership experience, and knowledge of aseptic dispensing. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and experienced Pharmacist with leadership capabilities in a pharmacy production environment.
• Experience with aseptic dispensing, Special/IMP licenses, Section 10 exemptions, and MHRA accreditation.
• Ability to lead quality management systems and ensure compliance across the unit.
• Collaborative mindset to work with Pharmacists, Technicians, Scientists and the QA team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Associate Director of Pharmacy – Production in leading the Pharmacy Production Unit.
• Provide highly specialist Pharmacist input for operations and quality management.
• Supervise, check and release products prepared in the department.
• Act as the departmental lead for Clinical Trials and Investigational Medicinal Products.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance Team to implement new systems.

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career as a Technical Services Pharmacist? An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced Deputy Pharmacy Production Manager to join our innovative Pharmacy Production unit at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Trust (UHBW). We are a diverse unit that holds ‘Specials’ and Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) licences, is MHRA accredited and carries out aseptic dispensing of products under Section 10 exemption and Pharmacist supervision.

As the Deputy Pharmacy Production Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, efficacy, and compliance of pharmaceutical products manufactured at UHBW Trust. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside Pharmacists, Technicians and Scientists to contribute to the advancement of healthcare and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. There are exciting developments in the pipeline to further develop and enhance your skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Associate Director of Pharmacy – Production in leading the Pharmacy Production Unit.
• Provide highly specialist Pharmacist input to maintain and progress operations, quality management systems and people services within the unit.
• Supervise, check and release products prepared and dispensed in the department as an Authorized Pharmacist.
• Act as the departmental lead for Clinical Trials and Investigational Medicinal Products.
• Collaborate with the unit’s in-house Quality Assurance Team in implementing new products, processes, systems and equipment; maintain the unit’s Quality Management Systems.
• Oversee the unit that prepares CIVAS, Monoclonal Antibodies, Investigational Medicinal Products, ATMPs, aseptic batches, non-sterile batches, extemporaneous preparations, and dispensing services for outsourced unlicensed products such as Total Parenteral Nutrition.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Dynamic and experienced Pharmacist with leadership capabilities in a pharmacy production environment.
• Experience with aseptic dispensing, Special/IMP licenses, Section 10 exemptions, and MHRA accreditation (as applicable).
• Ability to lead quality management systems, change processes, and ensure compliance across the unit.
• Collaborative mindset to work with Pharmacists, Technicians, Scientists and the QA team.

About UHBW

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 clinical services across 10 sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as “Good” overall and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse workforce and designing services around the needs of patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from applications to support our pledge.

Application Details

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025.