Production and Operations Manager - Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit

NHS Jobs; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to leadership development

Collaborative working environment

Opportunity to influence regional PHAR

Job summary

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is seeking a Production and Operations Manager for the Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit. You will lead all operational activities, ensure GMP/GDP compliance and MHRA licence stewardship, and provide strategic leadership for aseptic, chemotherapy, TPN and non-sterile manufacturing.

You will shape regional manufacturing strategy, drive service improvements, manage staffing and budgets, and work with senior clinicians, QA teams and external partners to maintain

Responsibilities

• Lead all operational activities within the Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit.
• Ensure safe, effective and efficient production services.
• Act as the person responsible for production under the MHRA licence and maintain GMP/GDP compliance.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for aseptic, chemotherapy, TPN and non-sterile manufacturing.
• Lead service improvement, business planning and future development of manufacturing services.
• Manage staffing, drug procurement and operational budgets.
• Collaborate with senior clinicians, QA teams, regional partners and external customers to ensure continuity of supply.
• Support innovation, performance improvement and organisational change within a highly regulated environment.

Job description

Production and Operations Manager - Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit

You will: Lead all operational activities within the Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit, ensuring safe, effective and efficient production services. Act as the person responsible for production under the MHRA licence and maintain compliance with GMP and GDP requirements. Provide strategic and operational leadership for aseptic, chemotherapy, TPN and non-sterile manufacturing services. Lead service improvement, business planning and future development of manufacturing services across the Trust and wider healthcare system. Manage substantial staffing, drug procurement and operational budgets. Work closely with senior clinicians, Quality Assurance teams, regional partners and external customers to ensure continuity of supply and excellent patient outcomes. Support innovation, performance improvement and organisational change within a highly regulated environment. Why join our Pharmacy team? At Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are committed to delivering outstanding patient care and continually improving our services. You will join a forward-thinking pharmacy leadership team and have the opportunity to shape the future of pharmacy manufacturing services across the Trust and wider Integrated Care System. We offer: A challenging and rewarding senior leadership role Opportunities to influence regional pharmaceutical manufacturing strategy Access to leadership development programmes A supportive and collaborative working environment A commitment to professional development and continuous learning For full job details and person specification please refer to the Job Description.