Lead Pharmacist Aseptic Services

Integrated Care System; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England is seeking a Lead Pharmacist Aseptic Services. The role entails leadership and management of the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit, ensuring compliance with current legislation and standards. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Pharmacy and experience in aseptic units and clinical trials. This is a part-time position with flexible working arrangements, aimed at enhancing patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have advanced knowledge of quality management systems in aseptic dispensing.
• Understanding of good manufacturing practice for aseptic services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead Pharmacy Aseptic Services for the Trust.
• Act as the accountable pharmacist and advise on service matters.

Skills

Experience working within an aseptic unit

Experience managing Clinical Trials

Education

Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent

Job description

Go back East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Pharmacist Aseptic Services

The closing date is 18 August 2025

This role provides leadership and management of our Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit in accordance with current legislation, Pharmacy, Trust, local, and National Standards.

The unit produces over 3,000 items a month, including ready-to-use and named patient dispensed medications, and is undergoing a planned refurbishment as part of a longer-term replacement process.

It has a highly dedicated team and is supported by an in-house Quality Assurance/Control service, as well as extensive clinical pharmacy and clinical trials services.

Main duties of the job

To be the professional lead for Pharmacy Aseptic Services for the Trust, working closely with the lead Pharmacist for Cancer Services, the Lead Pharmacists for Clinical Trials, and a fully established Quality Assurance and Quality Control team.

To act as the accountable pharmacist for the unit and advise the Chief Pharmacist on technical service matters.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected, and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care', which empowers frontline staff to lead improvements daily. We're looking for compassionate people to join our journey to improve care for patients, families, and carers every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK, you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a sponsorship or work permit for another role and are already working in the country. We can only sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Job responsibilities

For more details on the job, roles, and responsibilities, please see the associated Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.

Skills

• Experience working within an aseptic unit at various levels.
• Experience managing Clinical Trials through Aseptic Services.

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of quality management systems in aseptic dispensing and production facilities.
• Understanding of good manufacturing practice and quality assurance principles for aseptic production services.
• Knowledge of Medical Gases and related Health Technical Memoranda.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure check will be required to assess any previous criminal convictions.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Part-time, flexible working, annualized hours.