Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Production Manager (EPS)

The closing date is 31 August 2025

Job summary

Working as a qualified Science Manufacturing Technician or Pharmacy Technician, the post holder will contribute to the efficient delivery of the Exeter Pharmaceutical Services (EPS) provision to both the Trust and external customers.

You will actively participate in the preparation of To Take Out (TTO) medication packs undertaking production and distribution checks under the professional direction of the Principal Pharmacist Technical Services and the Chief Technician EPS.

You will be responsible for the management of daily workload planning and staff utilisation within the EPS unit.

You will provide day to day supervision and training of less experienced staff working within EPS.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Date posted

11 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

185-1421-11246

Job locations

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

Barrack Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

This post provides a unique opportunity to join the pharmacy team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will be embedded into the Exeter Pharmaceutical Services (EPS) licensed Assembly unit team.

The Assembly unit provides pre-packed patient TTO (To Take Out) medication packs both to the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and other hospitals in the South of England, the Midlands and Wales. As part of the EPS team you will manage the day to day provision of the EPS service to our customers.

As a key member of the Trust, youll be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients when they need it most.

Main duties of the job

The full job description outlines the key areas of responsibility for the role and the person specification details the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience required. For more information on the Job Description please view the attachment linked to the advert.

More detail about the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to be part of our EPS team.

As a Production Manager the postholder will be a key member of the EPS team providing day to day management of EPS Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs) and Senior Technical Assistant (SATOs).

You will be a Registered Science Manufacturing Technician or Registered Pharmacy

Technician with a current sound understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Distribution Practice requirements.

You will be an excellent communicator interacting with the EPS and wider Pharmacy teams, EPS suppliers and customers.

You must be highly self-motivated, able to demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to plan and work, both independently and as part of the EPS team, to deliver an excellent pharmaceutical service to our customers.

You will have excellent organisational skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to perform pre and post process checks on batches of TTO medication packs.

This role provides extensive opportunities to develop within a specialist role in a supportive environment with comprehensive training.

If you believe you have the skills and experience necessary to fulfil this role we look forward to hearing from you.

In line with Trust policy successful applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check/Enhanced Disclosure Check.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. There is a requirement to participate in flexible working arrangements including weekends and bank holidays as appropriate.

Interview Date: Monday 15th September 2025

For more information please contact: Lucy Williams, Chief Technician EPS Tel 01392 402451 email lucinda.williams@nhs.net

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.