Lead Production Supervisor

NWSSP Legal & Risk Services; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a strategic leader to manage aseptic medicine production. The successful candidate will oversee compliance with regulations and lead a team, ensuring high-quality service across Wales. They should possess experience in a licensed facility and strong organizational skills for managing staff and operational tasks. This position encourages inclusive applications, especially from Welsh speakers.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Agile working options

Qualifications

• Experience at an MHRA licensed facility.
• Experience managing a team and recruiting staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning for aseptic medicine production.
• Manage compliance and efficiency in clean room operations.
• Oversee staff training and development.

Skills

Team management

Complex information presentation

Organizational skills

Education

Postgraduate vocational training

Accredited Pre- and in-process checking

Job description

Overview

If you are looking to join NWSSP, explore the information below which may be of interest. Our Benefits video highlights some of the benefits of working for the NHS and NWSSP, and our Tops Tips – Be Yourself video offers guidance to candidates applying for NWSSP roles. Applicants may apply in Welsh; Welsh and/or English applicants are welcome.

Job Overview

We are looking for a strategic and experienced leader to oversee the planning and coordination of a team involved in the aseptic manufacture of medicines. The role will involve working as a key member of the Senior Production Team to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and statutory requirements. The successful candidate will manage clinical governance and clean room operations, using data-driven insights to enhance processes, products, and equipment. They will play a pivotal role in developing new products and processes through Quality Risk Management (QRM) and Quality by Design (QBD) principles. The role includes leading clinical training and professional development initiatives, with a focus on anticipating future service needs, particularly in workforce and training. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties

The role will involve leading on the strategic planning within a specialist production area to support the manufacture of aseptically prepared medicines under the MHRA Manufacturer’s “Specials” License, with a focus on delivering a high-quality, patient-centred service across Wales.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Lead a team of Production Supervisors and Operators engaged in the manufacture of aseptically prepared medicines, ensuring compliance with GMP, GCP, GDP, and other statutory regulations including Health and Safety, COSHH, IR(ME)R, and The Human Medicines Regulations.
• Line manage Senior Production Supervisors and support their team leadership responsibilities.
• Lead on the recruitment and selection processes, promoting inclusive access to the service.
• Identify and coordinate training needs for staff, trainees, and students in response to service changes.
• Manage the development of new products and work within an interdisciplinary team to design processes.
• Interpret and communicate complex technical and clinical information to support service standards and SOP development.
• Ensure regulatory compliance through risk management, validation, and quality system improvements.
• Manage procurement, stock control, and equipment maintenance, including high-risk material.
• Engage with multidisciplinary colleagues to propose and implement changes to policy relating to their specialist area.

Working for our organisation

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating. Our organisation supports agile working and a learning culture focused on continuous improvement. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focusing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people. Excellent customer service is a key aim for both our internal and external customers. A comprehensive benefits package is available; to learn more about working for us, the benefits we offer and the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

NWSSP operates an agile approach where possible; posts have a contractual base but may involve agile working that includes remote work and other locations. We balance flexibility with community needs and opportunities to learn from each other.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You can find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents or by clicking “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading the strategic planning and supervision of aseptic medicine production under the MHRA “Specials” license.
• Managing the Production Team and clean room operations to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Overseeing training, mentoring, and development of staff, trainees, and students.
• Communicating complex technical and clinical information across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance through risk management, validation, and quality system improvements.
• Managing procurement, stock control, and equipment maintenance, including high-risk materials.
• Supporting audits, inspections, service improvement, and clinical research activities.

Person specification

Experience Essential criteria

• Experience of working at an MHRA licensed facility
• Experience of managing a team and recruiting staff

Qualifications Essential criteria

• Completion of PTQA or STP or relevant vocational training and experience at postgraduate level
• Accredited Pre- and in-process checking

Desirable criteria

• Accredited Product Approver

Skills Essential criteria

• Able to present complex information and influence others
• Strong organisational skills, including being able to plan and document complex schedules and processes

We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.

If shortlisted for interview you will be contacted by email. Please check your email account regularly. Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment, and the advert may be withdrawn at any stage.

When applying, read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.

To work in the UK, non-UK/RoI nationals require sponsorship to obtain a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge.

Documents to download

• JD and PS (English) (PDF, 215.4KB)
• JD and PS (PDF, 215.4KB)
• Occupational Health Functional Requirements Form (PDF, 1.1MB)
• JD Technical Document (PDF, 247.2KB)
• JD Technical Document (Cymraeg) (PDF, 215.0KB)
• NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
• NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB)
• NWSSP - Our Benefits 2023 (PDF, 487.5KB)
• NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 491.0KB)
• PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB)
• Guidance Notes for Applicants April 2024 (PDF, 278.7KB)
• IMTP Summary 2024-2027 (PDF, 13.7MB)
• IMTP Summary 2024-2027 - Cymraeg (PDF, 13.7MB)

Further details / informal visits

Contact: Rhys Hamer, Head of Production, [e-mail]

Additional information: Jan Wines, Production Lead, [e-mail]