Pharmacy Production Manager Technical Services

NHS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Production Manager for Technical Services. This role is fixed term until November 2026 and involves managing a pharmacy production unit alongside a team of technicians. Candidates should have a Master's in Pharmacy and extensive experience in hospital pharmacy. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to high-quality pharmaceutical care.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience post registration.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the service through audit.
• Manage the production unit and provide technical support.
• Ensure compliance with MHRA licence requirements.

Skills

Extensive hospital pharmacy experience

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice

Experience of managing a service

Education

Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)

Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council

Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma

Job description

Job summary

Production Manager - Technical Services Band 8b

Fixed term until November 2026

We are looking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our well established team in Pharmacy Technical Services to cover the secondment of one of the Production Managers.

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 and pre-pack (over labelling and repackaging products) supplying both the Trust and external organisations. As a department we constantly strive to re‑engineer our services to improve our delivery of patient focused pharmaceutical care and customer satisfaction.

Main duties of the job

Working with the Production Manager you will proactively contribute to further develop the service through audit and the development of business cases in response to local and national demand in line with the NHS Infusions and Specials Medicines Board. Supported by our Quality Team you will assist in the operation of, maintenance of and development of the quality management system and help to prepare for and participate in any inspections and audits undertaken by the MHRA or other regulatory authority.

The post holder will manage, along with the production manager and lead technicians, the production unit providing technical support and guidance. Once trained you will act as a releasing officer, across all production areas, ensuring compliance with the terms of the MHRA licence at all times.

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're 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.

Details

Date posted: 03 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8b

Salary: £64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working

Reference number: 205-7463198-A

Job locations: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, STOKE ON TRENT, ST4 6QG

Contact

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

Contact: Nicky Stringer, Deputy Clinical Director of Pharmacy.

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma / MSc or equivalent qualification
• Releasing Officer in a MHRA Licensed Unit or eligible to undertake this training

Desirable

• PTQA qualification
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification
• Formal management and / or leadership qualification
• Member of the RPS
• Member of British Oncology Pharmacy Association

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience post registration
• Recent, extensive experience of working at a senior level within a pharmacy manufacturing unit or a related industry.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practice for medicinal products, particularly in regard to aseptic facilities and operations
• Experience of managing and developing a service

Desirable

• Experience of writing business cases
• Knowledge, experience and understanding the clinical trials process
• Evidence of involvement in pharmacy practice‑based research and / or audit

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, STOKE ON TRENT, ST4 6QG

Website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk