Senior Specialist Production Pharmacist

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Senior Specialist Production Pharmacist. You will be part of a progressive Pharmacy Production team, ensuring high standards in pharmaceutical quality systems and contributing to exciting developments in the field. This role offers opportunities for career progression and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GPhC required.
• Experience in clinical and technical hospital pharmacy at Band 6 level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist input into the Pharmacy Production Department.
• Lead on development of new products and processes.
• Participate in supervision and quality management systems.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

People Management

Risk Management

Education

MPharm

Post-graduate diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology

MSc in Pharmaceutical Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

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

Skills and abilities

• 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

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

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

· If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.

· The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

· By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

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IMPORTANT:

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Emily Wilkins Job title Deputy Production Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 011734 22685

If you have problems applying, contact

Address United Bristol Healthcare Trust
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
Success
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