Senior Specialist Production Pharmacist

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Specialist Production Pharmacist at a leading NHS Trust. Join a progressive team to enhance your career in technical services and management. Contribute to advancing Clinical Trials and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GPhC required.
• Experience in clinical and technical hospital pharmacy at Band 6 level.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Pharmacist input into the Pharmacy Production Department.
• Lead on development of new products within the unit.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

People Management

Risk Management

Education

MPharm

Post-graduate diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Senior Specialist Production Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Production team at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Trust. You will be joining a friendly and progressive department and we are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team.This is a fantastic opportunity for the right individual to take the next step and develop their career in technical services and management. The role is open as Band 8a or Band 7 - 8a progressional post; for pharmacists with a background in technical services who are wanting to progress their skills, knowledge and experience through this progressional post and by completing the PTQA

You will join a team of Pharmacists and Technicians and supporting in progressing the Pharmaceutical Quality Systems and leading on advancement of Clinical Trials in the department. You will ensure current and future Good Manufacturing Practice and professional standards are achieved.The unit holds 'Specials' and Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) licences as well as aseptic dispensing of products under Section 10 exemption and Pharmacist supervision.The Pharmacy Production department provides a wide range of aseptic and non-sterile products including monoclonal antibodies, gene therapy, CIVAS, and the manufacture and dispensing of IMPs.

There are a number of exciting developments in the pipeline, providing opportunities to further develop and broaden your skills.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist Pharmacist input into the Pharmacy Production Department at UHBW. The unit holds 'Specials' (MS) and Investigational Medicinal Product licenses MIA(IMP) as well as dispensing medicines under Section 10 Exemption of The Medicines Act.

The role requires operational involvement in all aspects of the department - participating as an Authorised Pharmacist in the supervision, checking and release of products prepared and dispensed in the department - and involvement in supporting the unit's quality management systems.

The role includes leading on development of new products to be manufactured within the unit, inclusive of MS Licensed, Section 10 exemption, ATMPs and Access Scheme products. This will involve leading on validation of products and processes.

The appointment to Band 8a is dependent on meeting the criteria for Band 8a detailed in the personal specification. For those appointed at band 7, progression to band 8a is dependent on the successful completion of Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA) diploma course.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.

Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-DT0550-DA-A

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

Job description Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential

• MPharm (or equivalent) in Pharmacy
• Registered with the GPhC
• Post-graduate diploma or Masters degree in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (E - for b8a level)

Desirable

• MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Assurance.
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Skills and abilities Essential

• Ability to use specialist knowledge and judgement to challenge and influence clinical and technical practice
• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate highly complex information relating to medicines in a form appropriate to the task; able to present ideas and information in a clear and concise manner in individual and group settings
• Able to work under pressure in a busy and demanding environment
• Effective time management skills, including ability to prioritise, plan and organise own workload and that of the team
• People management skills, ability to plan, allocate and supervise the work of the team
• Service development and improvement skills and experience
• Training and mentoring skills
• Ability to identify, assess and manage risks and problems appropriately
• Able to change into appropriate cleanroom clothing and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Good IT skills - ability to accurately build and produce documentation using Microsoft Office and other relevant specialist software

Knowledge and experience Essential

• Clinical and technical hospital pharmacy experience at Band 6 level or equivalent
• Knowledge and application of pharmacy professional standards, Good Manufacturing Practice, and current standards relating to the aseptic preparation and supply of medicinal products under Section 10 exemption, including clinical trials and MS Licence activities
• Prior experience of Clinical Trials and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) (b7 - D; b8a)
• Knowledge and understanding of Quality Management systems (QMS), GMP, current professional standards and legislative requirements (b7 - D; b8a)

Desirable

• Supervising staff on a day to day basis
• Experience of external regulatory inspections
• Experience of specialised equipment used in pharmaceutical production including the use of automation
• Experience in manufacture and dispensing of aseptic and non-sterile IMPs
• Experience of training staff, setting objectives and delivering appraisals

Aptitudes Essential

• Confident and articulate
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Professional approach
• Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the service

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential

• MPharm (or equivalent) in Pharmacy
• Registered with the GPhC
• Post-graduate diploma or Masters degree in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (E - for b8a level)

Desirable

• MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Assurance.
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Skills and abilities Essential

• Ability to use specialist knowledge and judgement to challenge and influence clinical and technical practice
• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate highly complex information relating to medicines in a form appropriate to the task; able to present ideas and information in a clear and concise manner in individual and group settings
• Able to work under pressure in a busy and demanding environment
• Effective time management skills, including ability to prioritise, plan and organise own workload and that of the team
• People management skills, ability to plan, allocate and supervise the work of the team
• Service development and improvement skills and experience
• Training and mentoring skills
• Ability to identify, assess and manage risks and problems appropriately
• Able to change into appropriate cleanroom clothing and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Good IT skills - ability to accurately build and produce documentation using Microsoft Office and other relevant specialist software

Knowledge and experience Essential

• Clinical and technical hospital pharmacy experience at Band 6 level or equivalent
• Knowledge and application of pharmacy professional standards, Good Manufacturing Practice, and current standards relating to the aseptic preparation and supply of medicinal products under Section 10 exemption, including clinical trials and MS Licence activities
• Prior experience of Clinical Trials and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) (b7 - D; b8a)
• Knowledge and understanding of Quality Management systems (QMS), GMP, current professional standards and legislative requirements (b7 - D; b8a)

Desirable

• Supervising staff on a day to day basis
• Experience of external regulatory inspections
• Experience of specialised equipment used in pharmaceutical production including the use of automation
• Experience in manufacture and dispensing of aseptic and non-sterile IMPs
• Experience of training staff, setting objectives and delivering appraisals

Aptitudes Essential

• Confident and articulate
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Professional approach
• Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the service

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).

Additional information 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 Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)