Lead Pharmacy Production Officer -SACT

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

Job summary

A large NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Lead Pharmacy Production Officer to join their Technical Services team. The ideal candidate will have recent experience in a Pharmacy aseptic unit and will manage the SACT service, ensuring compliance with quality standards. This role offers opportunities for professional development, a supportive team environment, and participation in various forums to promote the service.

Benefits

Support for personal development

Inclusive employer culture

Wide range of development packages

Qualifications

• Recent relevant experience of working in a Pharmacy aseptic unit is essential.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the SACT service alongside the Production Managers.
• Organise, prioritise and co-ordinate the workflow within the unit.
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of quality management systems.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

High attention to detail

Digital skills

Job description

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‑labeling 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.

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.

Benefits & Development

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.

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 staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

About UHNM

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 serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

Employer Benefits

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.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact:
Christine Blanks – Production Manager
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Katherine Matthews – Production Manager
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