Senior Lead Pharmacist – Aseptic Services & QA Leader

Sanctuary Personnel; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locum Flexibility

Competitive Pay

Professional Development

Professional Satisfaction

Full-Time Stability

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel seeks a Band 8b Senior Lead Pharmacist to head the Aseptic Services & Quality Assurance Team in Reading. Lead the Aseptic Unit, ensure GMP/MHRA compliance and strategic QA oversight, and develop business cases for service innovations.

The role requires NHS Hospital Pharmacy leadership, robust budgeting skills, and experience in Oncology and Medical Gas governance, with a focus on service improvement and staff development.

Qualifications

• MPharm or equivalent qualification in Pharmacy with GPhC registration.
• Extensive experience in a senior NHS Hospital Pharmacy position, including Aseptic Services.
• Proven track record in managing Quality Assurance processes.
• Strong leadership acumen with budgeting and service strategies.
• Deep understanding of GMP and MHRA compliance, along with SOP development experience.
• Effective communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience leading Aseptic Units and within Oncology Pharmacy services.
• Experience supporting Medical Physics services, focusing on Medical Gas governance.
• Prior experience in developing compelling business cases and funding proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit, ensuring high standards and compliance.
• Serve as the Accountable Pharmacist for the unlicensed Aseptic Unit, fulfilling statutory responsibilities.
• Provide strategic leadership in Aseptic and Quality Assurance services to comply with GMP, MHRA and Quality standards.
• Oversee and enhance Quality Management Systems (QMS) for robust service delivery.
• Handle budgeting and resource management to maintain and improve performance.
• Spearhead recruitment, induction and development programmes for pharmacy staff.
• Develop business cases and funding proposals for service innovations.
• Offer expert guidance on pharmaceutical, legal and ethical matters within the Trust.
• Approve and maintain SOPs with up-to-date protocols.
• Lead and participate in audits, inspections and action plans for QA and Aseptic services.
• Provide strategies for clinical pharmacy, especially in cancer treatment areas.
• Champion research and audit activities to drive service improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

GMP compliance

MHRA compliance

SOP development

Communication

Oncology pharmacy

Medical Gas governance

Education

MPharm or equivalent with GPhC registration

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel seeks a Band 8b Senior Lead Pharmacist to head the Aseptic Services & Quality Assurance Team in Reading. Lead the Aseptic Unit, ensure GMP/MHRA compliance and strategic QA oversight, and develop business cases for service innovations.

The role requires NHS Hospital Pharmacy leadership, robust budgeting skills, and experience in Oncology and Medical Gas governance, with a focus on service improvement and staff development.