Job summary
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.
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. For leading and contributing to the planning, organising and coordination of the Adanac Park aseptic Hub production activities and service provision. For the 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 were 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.
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. For leading and contributing to the planning, organising and coordination of the Adanac Park aseptic Hub production activities and service provision. For the 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 were 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: oMHRA Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice, and the British and European pharmacopoeia orequirements for raw materials, intermediates and finished products. oLegislation 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.
- Detailed knowledge of manufacture process of Parenteral nutrition, systemic anti-cancer treatments intravenous additives and ATIMPs.
- 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
- Strategic planning
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: oMHRA Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice, and the British and European pharmacopoeia orequirements for raw materials, intermediates and finished products. oLegislation 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.
- Detailed knowledge of manufacture process of Parenteral nutrition, systemic anti-cancer treatments intravenous additives and ATIMPs.
- 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
- Strategic planning
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
