University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
At University Hospitals Southampton Foundation Trust (UHS) we have an exciting opportunity for a healthcare professional to join our pharmacy team. This post the Deputy Head of Production will be responsible for the production of aseptic medicines at the new UHS Aseptic unit based at Adanac Park, due to open in April 2025.
Working with the Head of Production, they will be responsible for the management and development of the new unit ensuring it meets the requirements of UHS and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight region, under the scope of an MHRA license.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working. Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the Deputy Head of Production, you will be responsible for the following: Working alongside the Head of Production for the governance, delivery, and strategic development of the specialised dispensing services to UHS and to the wider Hampshire and Isle of Wight region. Leading and contributing to the planning, organising and coordination of the Adanac Park aseptic Hub production activities and service provision. Line management of the Aseptic pharmacy teams across all services at Adanac Park with direct line management responsibility to the Service Managers. Working with the Head of Production to be responsible for the delivery and facilitation of training and education, both in-house and nationally recognised training programmes to all grades of Aseptic staff.
What we’re looking for
You will need to be a registered professional with a Masters level qualification coupled with a further post graduate training or an equivalent level of experience. You will also need to have had significant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing preferably in aseptic preparation coupled with a willingness to learn and develop. Previous line management experience in a manufacturing area or pharmacy environment is also essential.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential Masters degree in Pharmacy / scientific discipline or equivalent level of experience. Registered Professional Foundation level management training or equivalent experiential learning Post-graduate qualification in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or equivalent experience Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, gained through training, in technical areas of pharmacy, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, preparation, procurement and contracting, auditing and unlicensed medicines. Extensive knowledge of isolators and laminar airflow technology. Significant post qualification experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. Detailed current knowledge of: MHRA Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice, and the British and European pharmacopoeia requirements for raw materials, intermediates and finished products. Legislation relating to medicines e.g. HMR 2012/1916 Detailed knowledge of manufacture process of Parenteral nutrition, systemic anti-cancer treatments intravenous additives and ATIMPs. Extensive experience in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in relation to the aseptic production of medicines. Significant post qualification experience of managing/Leading a team and service. Excellent communication, organisation and mentoring skills, including motivation and encouragement of teams. Evidence of continuing education/professional CPD.
Desirable Formal management, Quality improvement / leadership qualification. Knowledge of quality improvement tools. Higher level or Intermediate level management training. Master's qualification post registration. Knowledge of appropriate engineering and building standards relating to new builds for pharmaceutical manufacture. Knowledge of rapid gassing isolators with expertise to be developed by the post holder. Previous experience with procurement of specialist pharmaceutical equipment. Awareness of policies and procedures and best practices (local and national) which impinge on role. Project management/certification.
Skills and competencies
Essential Strategic planning Leadership Change management Budget management Attention to detail Customer service Facilitation skills People management Policy development Resource management
Employer details
Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address Adanac Park Southampton SO160XU
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 188-CL161224
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Main duties of the job
At University Hospitals Southampton Foundation Trust (UHS) we have an exciting opportunity for a healthcare professional to join our pharmacy team. This post the Deputy Head of Production will be responsible for the production of aseptic medicines at the new UHS Aseptic unit based at Adanac Park, due to open in April 2025.
Working with the Head of Production, they will be responsible for the management and development of the new unit ensuring it meets the requirements of UHS and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight region, under the scope of an MHRA license.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working. Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the Deputy Head of Production, you will be responsible for the following: Working alongside the Head of Production for the governance, delivery, and strategic development of the specialised dispensing services to UHS and to the wider Hampshire and Isle of Wight region. Leading and contributing to the planning, organising and coordination of the Adanac Park aseptic Hub production activities and service provision. Line management of the Aseptic pharmacy teams across all services at Adanac Park with direct line management responsibility to the Service Managers. Working with the Head of Production to be responsible for the delivery and facilitation of training and education, both in-house and nationally recognised training programmes to all grades of Aseptic staff.
What we’re looking for
You will need to be a registered professional with a Masters level qualification coupled with a further post graduate training or an equivalent level of experience. You will also need to have had significant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing preferably in aseptic preparation coupled with a willingness to learn and develop. Previous line management experience in a manufacturing area or pharmacy environment is also essential.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential Masters degree in Pharmacy / scientific discipline or equivalent level of experience. Registered Professional Foundation level management training or equivalent experiential learning Post-graduate qualification in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or equivalent experience Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, gained through training, in technical areas of pharmacy, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, preparation, procurement and contracting, auditing and unlicensed medicines. Extensive knowledge of isolators and laminar airflow technology. Significant post qualification experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. Detailed current knowledge of: MHRA Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice, and the British and European pharmacopoeia requirements for raw materials, intermediates and finished products. Legislation relating to medicines e.g. HMR 2012/1916 Detailed knowledge of manufacture process of Parenteral nutrition, systemic anti-cancer treatments intravenous additives and ATIMPs. Extensive experience in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in relation to the aseptic production of medicines. Significant post qualification experience of managing/Leading a team and service. Excellent communication, organisation and mentoring skills, including motivation and encouragement of teams. Evidence of continuing education/professional CPD.
Desirable Formal management, Quality improvement / leadership qualification. Knowledge of quality improvement tools. Higher level or Intermediate level management training. Master's qualification post registration. Knowledge of appropriate engineering and building standards relating to new builds for pharmaceutical manufacture. Knowledge of rapid gassing isolators with expertise to be developed by the post holder. Previous experience with procurement of specialist pharmaceutical equipment. Awareness of policies and procedures and best practices (local and national) which impinge on role. Project management/certification.
Skills and competencies
Essential Strategic planning Leadership Change management Budget management Attention to detail Customer service Facilitation skills People management Policy development Resource management
Employer details
Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address Adanac Park Southampton SO160XU
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 188-CL161224
#J-18808-Ljbffr
