Pharmacy Services Manager - Production

HCA Healthcare UK; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Pharmacy Service Manager- Production to oversee all aspects of pharmacy production operations. This pivotal role requires extensive experience in aseptic production, strong leadership skills, and in-depth knowledge of MHRA regulations and GMP standards. The ideal candidate will ensure the safe and efficient delivery of services that directly impact patient care. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working options, healthcare insurance, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• MPharm (or equivalent) and GPhC registration required.
• Extensive experience in aseptic production services and hospital pharmacy essential.
• Strong leadership background with proven ability to manage operations and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all pharmacy production services.
• Develop safe, evidence-based practices aligned with MHRA and GMP.
• Oversee quality management systems, risk assessments, and validation processes.
• Drive strategic planning for workforce development and capacity management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver operational excellence and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of MHRA regulations

Knowledge of GMP standards

Education

MPharm or equivalent

Job description

Pharmacy Service Manager- Production

Location: London
Full time / 37.5 hours per week
Fixed Term – 12 Months
Salary Competitive with a range of exceptional benefits.

We’re looking for a Pharmacy Service Manager- Production to join our pharmacy leadership team based at our Centralised Aseptic Services Unit in London. This is a pivotal role within HCA UK’s pharmacy supply chain, ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of aseptic production services that directly impact patient care. You’ll be part of a team that prides itself on clinical excellence and innovation, supporting our mission to provide exceptional care and improve lives every day.

As Pharmacy Service Manager- Production, you’ll lead all aspects of pharmacy production operations, quality, risk, and governance within our aseptic compounding service. You’ll oversee medicines management, strategic planning, and personnel development, ensuring compliance with MHRA, GMP, and other regulatory standards. This role is critical to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and service delivery, while driving innovation and futureproofing our pharmacy services.

Above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. It’s this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients . Other’s may think this is just a role in our pharmacy team, but to us, you’ll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and manage all pharmacy production services within the Centralised Aseptic Unit, ensuring compliance with regulatory and governance standards.
• Develop and maintain safe, evidence-based practices aligned with MHRA and GMP requirements.
• Oversee quality management systems, risk assessments, and validation processes.
• Drive strategic planning for workforce development, capacity management, and future service growth.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and external stakeholders to deliver operational excellence and innovation.

What you’ll bring:

• MPharm (or equivalent) and GPhC registration.
• Extensive experience in aseptic production services and hospital pharmacy.
• Strong leadership background with proven ability to manage operations and teams.
• In-depth knowledge of MHRA regulations, GMP standards, and medicines governance.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Pharmacy Service Manager- Production you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.