Head of Pharmacy Manufacturing

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Head of Pharmacy Manufacturing to lead aseptic medicines production and ensure compliance with statutory obligations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and significant experience in aseptic manufacture. The role involves overseeing a team and ensuring service improvement as part of a children's cancer center redevelopment project. Competitive salary offered (£72,921 to £83,362).

Qualifications

• Significant experience of aseptic manufacture (Chemotherapy, CIVAS and PN).
• Experience dealing with MHRA and / or other external auditing agencies.
• Previous assessable experience in design, building and commissioning of production facilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure aseptic dispensing and manufacturing complies with all statutory obligations.
• Lead a team on the digital pathway for Aseptic Manufacturing.
• Monitor Quality Management System Improvement.

Skills

Ability to train / coach other members of staff

Ability to communicate effectively

Demonstrated ability to influence senior pharmacy staff

Project management

Education

Registered with the GPhC

Diploma / MSc in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent

Certificate in Clinical / Pharmacy Practice or equivalent

Job description

Head of Pharmacy Manufacturing

The closing date is 25 November 2025.

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 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.

Main duties of the job

GOSH Pharmacy Manufacturing operates 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).

You will also lead the service supporting:

• Regulatory Compliance (MHRA/NHS Quality Assurance)
• Technical Pharmaceutical expertise
• Operational Leadership
• Innovative practice
• Quality Improvement (e.g. EPIC Digital Closed‑loop systems)
• Senior Leadership and Management at an organisational level in respect to Pharmaceutical Manufacture
• Quality Management System Improvement
• Research and Development (Drug dose design)

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Combined Values

• Registered with the GPhC
• Diploma / MSc in Pharmacy Practice or PTQA, or equivalent experience and expertise
• Certificate in Clinical / Pharmacy Practice or equivalent

Experience / Knowledge

• Principles and practice of GMP and GCP
• Principles and practice of quality management systems
• Demonstrable significant experience of aseptic manufacture (Chemotherapy, CIVAS and PN)
• Experience of dealing with MHRA and / or other external auditing agencies
• Previous assessable experience in the design, building and commissioning of new production facilities

Skills / Abilities

• Ability to train / coach other members of staff
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and all levels of healthcare professionals
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior pharmacy staff, and manage change
• Project management

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.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

£72,921 to £83,362 a year (Inclusive per annum)