Principal Pharmacist Production and Aseptic Services

NHS; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a Principal Pharmacist to lead production and aseptic services. This pivotal role involves managing a talented team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical products. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong leadership skills, driving innovation and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Join a supportive environment that values professional growth and offers extensive training opportunities, making a real impact on patient care in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid mandatory training

Occupational health support

Professional development programs

Wellbeing Centre of Excellence

Qualifications

• Significant experience in hospital pharmacy at a senior level.
• Leadership and managerial skills with a focus on service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee production and aseptic services at Royal Gwent Hospital.
• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical reasoning

Communication

Education

GPhC Membership

Leadership/Managerial Qualification

Project Management

Job description

Principal Pharmacist Production and Aseptic Services

ABUHB Pharmacy are pleased to offer the opportunity to seek applications for a motivated and visionary individual to join us as the Principal Pharmacist in Production and Aseptic Services.

This is a key leadership position where you will manage and oversee our production and aseptic services, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and compliant products for our patients. You will lead a talented and dedicated team, working collaboratively to advance our services, drive innovation, and maintain adherence to regulatory standards.

We are looking for an inspiring leader with a proven track record in pharmaceutical production and aseptic services. You'll combine technical expertise with exceptional leadership and communication skills, bringing a passion for innovation and a dedication to excellence. Joining our team provides access to a supportive and inclusive working environment, with the chance to make a real difference in patient care.

Main duties of the job

We also welcome applicants with limited aseptic experience, but possess the managerial and leadership qualities that are integral to the role. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.

NHS Wales is in the process of creating the Transforming Access to Medicines Service (TrAMs) which will be hosted by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP). The current service provided by ABUHB and this post, may transfer to NWSSP as part of this programme. Please contact the recruiting manager if you wish to discuss this further, or to find out more information on the TrAMs programme, please click here: Transforming Access to Medicines - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Key responsibilities include:

• Management of the Production/Aseptic services based at the Royal Gwent Hospital, manufacturing pharmaceutical products for patient use across all ABUHB sites.
• Manage, plan and develop the service, in-line with the operational strategy developed in conjunction with the Head of Pharmacy, Operational Services, delivering service through management and oversight of appropriate professional and technical staff.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, both internal/external to ABUHB, including staff, patients, carers and support groups.

Ensuring adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and relevant guidelines.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The HB provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac

Enquiries and visits are encouraged - please contact Lisa Forey for further discussions.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Member of the GPhC
• Significant experience in hospital pharmacy at a senior level
• Leadership and/or managerial qualification/experience
• Project Management

Experience

• Leadership role in Pharmacy Aseptics
• Collaborative working within organisations
• Managing teams and service delivery
• Regulatory standards including GPhC, Home Office, MHRA

Skills and Attributes

• Engage, motivate and influence individuals outside formal area of management responsibility
• Leadership
• Analytical reasoning

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.

Pharmacy Department, Royal Gwent Hospital

Pharmacy Department, Royal Gwent Hospital