Deputy Head of Pharmacy Manufacturing

Job overview

We are looking for a highly skilled, experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our Aseptic Team as we look forward to the future with the aim to develop our existing workforce, as well as welcoming new members to the team. GOSH Pharmacy have been on a transformation  journey to modernise pharmacy services and facilities to deliver expert care to our paediatric population.

You will be a registered Pharmacist expected to participate in all services provides which include the Central Intravenous Additive (C.I.V.A.S). Chemotherapy Preparartive and Parenteral Service. This position also will require working closely with the Quality Assurance Department for the maintenance of the Quality Management system.

GOSH Pharmacy Manufacturing operate under a Manufactured Specials (MS) licence to provide over 10,000 doses per annum from our on-site Cytotoxic and CIVAS unit providing patient specific doses and batches for patients supporting NHS, International & Private Care and Clinical Trials for our children.

You will have the opportunity to be involved the New GOSH Children’s  Cancer Centre development, which will house the new Cytotoxic facility and help continue to drive improvement forward. Leadership of our team of Pharmacist Technicians and operators on the digital pathway for Aseptic Manufacturing is key at future proofing our service in preparation for the coming new Children’s Cancer Centre.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for ensuring that aseptic dispensing and manufacturing activities comply with all current statutory obligations, including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

To be a role model for all staff working within Pharmacy Technical Services who demonstrates 'Over and Above' values. To assist the Head of Pharmacy Manufacturing in the management of all staff within Pharmacy Technical Services. To act as the accountable Pharmacist for the Pharmacy Technical Services as required. To act as a Releasing Officer (RO) for the release of aseptically manufactured products under a Manufacturers 'Specials' licence (MS). To oversee and contribute to the authorisation of Releasing Officers to release aseptically prepared product. To develop, plan and deliver accreditation programs, training and supervision to develop the skills of individual team members. To be the leading source of the expertise in the routine management of the Quality Management System within Technical Services.  To assist the Head of Pharmacy Manufacturing with review and sign-off of completed quality management tasks.  To deputise for the Head of Pharmacy Manufacturing as and when required.  To allocate operational duties to the Technical Services Pharmacists In combination with the Head of Pharmacy Manufacturing, to manage Trust personnel under policies such as grievance, poor performance and disciplinary when required. To attend all appropriate meetings, keep ones self-informed, and communicate  information.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.