Lead Pharmacy Production Officer -SACT

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a highly motivated Lead Pharmacy Production Officer to manage the SACT service. This role requires expertise in Good Manufacturing Practice and strong communication skills. Ideal candidates will hold NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent. Join a supportive team committed to personal development and quality patient care.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Registered, or eligible to be registered, with the GPhC, Science Council, or relevant bodies.
• Experience in supervising or line managing staff.
• Commitment and evidence of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the SACT service in the Aseptic and Chemotherapy unit.
• Organise and prioritise workflow within the unit.
• Assist with quality management systems compliance.

Skills

Knowledge in the dispensing of clinical trials

Good Manufacturing Practice knowledge

Experience in training staff

Management experience

Excellent communication skills

Education

NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Registered with the GPhC or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Lead Pharmacy Production Officer – SACT

The closing date is 19 November 2025

Band 6 – Lead Pharmacy Production Officer – Technical Services, Systemic Anti‑cancer Therapy (SACT)

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Pharmacy Production Specialist to join our well‑established team in Technical Services. As a department we constantly strive to re‑engineer our services to improve our delivery of patient‑focused pharmaceutical care and customer satisfaction.

The MHRA licensed ‘Specials’ pharmacy manufacturing unit is based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital and is a modern purpose‑built unit within the hospital. The service encompasses aseptic, chemotherapy, over‑labelling and re‑packaging products, supplying both the Trust and external organisations.

As part of our senior team you will be expected to have recent relevant experience of working in a Pharmacy aseptic unit.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work within the Aseptic and Chemotherapy unit managing our SACT service alongside the Production Managers in line with GMP. You will be expected to organise, prioritise and co‑ordinate the workflow within the unit, liaising with the pharmacy clinical teams when needed.

In addition, the post holder will be required to assist with the operation and maintenance of quality management systems ensuring compliance with the terms of the MHRA Manufacturing “Specials” Licence regarding all compounding and manufacturing processes.

To achieve this, you will need excellent organisational, communication and digital skills with a high degree of attention to detail and you will need to be able to work effectively within a team.

Within the department we have an excellent relationship with other key professionals in order to maximise efficiency of the services provided.

You will be supported in this role by an experienced team and actively encouraged to enrol on courses and study days to further your personal development. You will promote the service at Trust, Regional and National forums including posters at conferences and support wider projects and business development opportunities.

This is a great time to be a part of the Pharmacy Technical Services Team at UHNM.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke‑on‑Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co‑created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities

For more information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager Christine Blanks, Production Manager.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences OR Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) in Pharmaceutical Science OR an undergraduate degree in chemistry OR biological sciences, minimum 2:1
• Registered, or eligible to be registered, with the GPhC, Science Council (SMT), Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology
• GCSE Maths and English Language (grade C or above) or equivalent
• Commitment and evidence of continuous professional development
• GCP and ICH certification

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

• Knowledge and experience in the dispensing of clinical trials and understanding the clinical trials process
• Demonstrates a knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice for medicinal products, particularly in regard to aseptic facilities and operations
• Experience of training staff
• Experience of supervising or line managing staff.
• Able to present written information clearly, accurately and concisely
• Interest in expanding knowledge and self‑development
• Management experience and / or experience of staff recruitment and appraisal
• Experience of procuring medicines and stock control
• Previous experience of managing a team

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.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust