Deputy Head of Production, Adanac Pharmacy Aseptic Services
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
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. Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. 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. Qualifications, knowledge and experience
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. Detailed current knowledge of MHRA Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice, and the British and European pharmacopoeia requirements for raw materials, intermediates and finished products. 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. Formal management, Quality improvement / leadership qualification. Knowledge of quality improvement tools. Higher level or Intermediate level management training. 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
Strategic planning. Leadership. Change management. Budget management. Resource management. 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. Salary: £62,215 to £72,293 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
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University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
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. Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. 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. Qualifications, knowledge and experience
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. Detailed current knowledge of MHRA Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice, and the British and European pharmacopoeia requirements for raw materials, intermediates and finished products. 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. Formal management, Quality improvement / leadership qualification. Knowledge of quality improvement tools. Higher level or Intermediate level management training. 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
Strategic planning. Leadership. Change management. Budget management. Resource management. 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. Salary: £62,215 to £72,293 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
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