Head of Pharmacy Manufacturing

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare provider in Camden Town is seeking a Head of Pharmacy Manufacturing to oversee the production of aseptic medicines. The ideal candidate will lead the Pharmacy Team, ensure compliance with GMP, and drive quality improvements. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in the development of the New GOSH Children's Cancer Centre and contribute to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading pharmacy manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Experience in managing a team in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the service supporting regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical pharmaceutical expertise.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership in pharmaceutical manufacture

Regulatory compliance knowledge (MHRA/NHSE QA)

Technical pharmaceutical expertise

Quality improvement experience

Job description

Overview

At Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) we have an exciting opportunity for a healthcare professional to join our Pharmacy Team. This post is for the "Head of Pharmacy Manufacturing" and will be responsible for the production of aseptic medicines.

We are looking for a highly skilled, experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our Aseptic Team as we look forward to the future with the aim to develop our existing workforce, as well as welcoming new members to the team.

GOSH Pharmacy have been on a transformation journey to modernise pharmacy services and facilities to deliver expert care to our paediatric population. GOSH Pharmacy Manufacturing operate under a Manufactured Specials (MS) licence to provide over 10,000 doses per annum from our on-site Cytotoxic and CIVAS unit providing patient specific doses and batches for patients supporting NHS, International & Private Care and Clinical Trials for our children.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in the New GOSH Children’s Cancer Centre development, which will house the new Cytotoxic facility and help continue to drive improvement forward. Leadership of our team of pharmacist technicians and operators on the digital pathway for Aseptic Manufacturing is key at future proofing our service in preparation for the coming new Children’s Cancer Centre.

You will be responsible for ensuring that aseptic dispensing and manufacturing activities comply with all current statutory obligations, including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Responsibilities

• Lead the service supporting regulatory compliance (MHRA/NHSE QA).
• Provide technical pharmaceutical expertise.
• Lead operational leadership and innovative practice.
• Drive quality improvement (e.g. EPIC Digital Closed loop systems).
• Senior leadership and management at an organisational level in respect to pharmaceutical manufacture.
• Improve quality management system.
• Research and development (drug dose design).

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage), ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.