Lead Pharmacist Aseptic Services (Band 8b) - Pharmacy - East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foun[...]

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in England is hiring a part-time pharmacist to lead the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit. The role includes team management and supports continuous professional development within a dynamic healthcare environment. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in Pharmacy and have experience in aseptic services or a willingness to learn. The trust values flexibility and offers relocation assistance when applicable.

Benefits

Flexible working

Relocation policy

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is required.
• Experience working in an aseptic unit and managing a team.
• Experience implementing service improvement and undertaking professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit.
• Make a difference to patients’ outcomes and wellbeing.
• Support the continuous professional development of team members.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of quality management systems

Knowledge of good manufacturing practice

Demonstrable specialism in pharmacy

Education

Master’s degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent

Postgraduate certificate/diploma or MSc in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 8b. Contract Permanent. Hours: Part time, Flexible working, Annualised hours. 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working encouraged and part time applications considered).

Site: Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Town: Canterbury. Salary: £64,455 - £74,896 pro-rata. Salary period: Yearly. Closing: 09/10/2025 23:59.

Job overview

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 3000 items a month mixed between ready to use and named patient dispensed and is in the process of a planned refurbishment as part of a longer term process of replacement.

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 service.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity to work with a brilliant and passionate team has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced pharmacist to make a difference to patients’ outcomes and wellbeing as the lead for our Aseptic services.

This role is open to all persons with or without aseptic service experience with relevant skills to learn, develop and a passion for leadership.

We see the role as a stepping stone to further develop essential skills for more senior pharmacy roles in leadership, governance and quality management.

Person specification

Qualifications: Master’s degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent, Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), Post graduate certificate/diploma or MSc in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA) or quality management.

• Experience of working within an aseptic unit at various levels.
• Experience of managing or allocating work for a team.
• Experience of implementing service improvement and change projects.
• Commitment and evidence of professional updating and formal continuous professional development.

Skills and knowledge

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of quality management systems in place in aseptic dispensing and production facilities.
• Knowledge and understanding of good manufacturing practice.
• Demonstrable specialism in related area of pharmacy.

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 relocation policy for eligible candidates and parking available at Trust sites. The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance.