Head of Pharmacy Manufacturing

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

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in London seeks a Head of Pharmacy Manufacturing to oversee aseptic medicine production. The role requires strong leadership, experience in aseptic manufacture, and compliance with regulatory standards. You'll have the opportunity to influence service improvements and guide a skilled team in providing specialized care.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of aseptic manufacture required.
• Experience dealing with MHRA and external audits necessary.
• Principles and practice of GMP and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pharmacy team for a new facility.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards.
• Drive improvement in aseptic medicine production.

Skills

Training/coaching ability

Effective communication skills

Ability to influence senior staff

Education

Registered with the GPhC

Diploma / MSc in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

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 has 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 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).

You will also lead the service supporting:

• Regulatory Compliance (MHRA/NHSE QA)
• 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 under‑represented 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.

Details

Date posted: 04 November 2025

Pay Scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full‑time

Reference Number

271-CCS-7350673NH-A

Job Locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH

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 – Essential

Academic/Professional Qualification / Training

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

Desirable

• Certificate in Clinical / Pharmacy Practice or equivalent

Experience / Knowledge

• Principles and practice of GMP and GCP – Essential
• Principles and practice of quality management systems – Essential
• Demonstrable significant experience of aseptic manufacture (Chemotherapy, CIVAS and PN) – Essential
• Experience of dealing with MHRA and / or other external auditing agencies – Essential

Desirable

• Previous assessable experience in the design, building and commissioning of new production facilities

Skills / Abilities

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

Desirable

• 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH

Employer's Website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)