Production Manager Technical Services

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in England is seeking an experienced individual to join their Pharmacy Technical Services team. The role involves working closely with the Production Manager, supporting quality management, and managing production units. A strong background in pharmaceutical production and regulatory compliance is essential. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from all demographics.

Qualifications

• Strong background in pharmaceutical production, quality management, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Production Manager to develop the service through audits.
• Support the Quality Team in maintaining quality management systems.
• Manage production units providing technical support.
• Act as a releasing officer in production areas.
• Contribute to improving patient-focused pharmaceutical care.

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Production Manager to 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.
• Support the Quality Team in the operation, maintenance and development of the quality management system and help to prepare for and participate in inspections and audits undertaken by the MHRA or other regulatory authorities.
• Manage, along with the production manager and lead technicians, the production unit providing technical support and guidance.
• Once trained, act as a releasing officer across all production areas, ensuring compliance with the terms of the MHRA licence at all times.
• Contribute to re-engineering of services to improve delivery of patient-focused pharmaceutical care and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications / Experience

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 unit and scope include aseptic, chemotherapy and pre-pack operations. A strong background in pharmaceutical production, quality management, and regulatory compliance is expected.

About UHNM and Opportunities

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