Job summary
We have a highly regarded Aseptic Production Unit (APU) at the Trust and we moved into our brand new facility in 2023.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual with significant experience in aseptic services. You will work closely with the other Operational Services Managers to help steer the team at the production unit. You will support & facilitate the production activity of the APU.
Your input will be vital , ensuring that quality is at the centre of everything we do for our patients across the NHS and private healthcare settings.
You must have the required qualification, registration and have experience of working in Aseptic Services.
Main duties of the job
As an Operational Services Manager in Aseptics you will need to deliver and maintain on a day-to-day basis, the manufacturing services, in line with resources and service demands.
Ensure that activities and records relating to the monitoring and validation of the environment, equipment processes and staff performance are correctly carried out.
Work in conjunction with the Assistant Director - Manufacturing Services and the Quality Assurance team, to ensure that aseptic dispensing and manufacturing is carried out in compliance with current legislation (as regulated by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency- MHRA) and standards following the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage the high quality, effective and efficient day to day operations of the Aseptic production service at the Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage the high quality, effective and efficient day to day operations of the Aseptic production service at the Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEc in Pharmaceutical Sciences and NVQ 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent. Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines Course (APDM)
- Accredited Technical Checker
- A1 NVQ Assessor ((willingness to achieve a qualification at this level)
Desirable
- Technical Qualification - Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in aseptic services licensed manufacturing activities
- General Hospital Pharmacy
- Good range of Aseptic dispensing experience (CIVAS, TPN & Cytotoxic)
- Environmental monitoring data experience
- Proven record in service, staffing, resource management
- Proven record in management of change
Desirable
- Dispensing and large scale manufacturing
- Education & training within Aseptics
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication / verbal skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Ability to undertake logical process planning and ability to future plan
- Computer literacy
- Ability to train and mentor staff
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work accurately
- Ability to prioritise appropriately
- Ability and willingness to adapt to change
- Problem solving, decision making
Desirable
- Quick learner with a proactive approach
Other
Essential
- Flexible
- Diplomatic
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitment
- Attention to detail
- Works as a team player
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEc in Pharmaceutical Sciences and NVQ 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent. Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines Course (APDM)
- Accredited Technical Checker
- A1 NVQ Assessor ((willingness to achieve a qualification at this level)
Desirable
- Technical Qualification - Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in aseptic services licensed manufacturing activities
- General Hospital Pharmacy
- Good range of Aseptic dispensing experience (CIVAS, TPN & Cytotoxic)
- Environmental monitoring data experience
- Proven record in service, staffing, resource management
- Proven record in management of change
Desirable
- Dispensing and large scale manufacturing
- Education & training within Aseptics
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication / verbal skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Ability to undertake logical process planning and ability to future plan
- Computer literacy
- Ability to train and mentor staff
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work accurately
- Ability to prioritise appropriately
- Ability and willingness to adapt to change
- Problem solving, decision making
Desirable
- Quick learner with a proactive approach
Other
Essential
- Flexible
- Diplomatic
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitment
- Attention to detail
- Works as a team player
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Pharmacy Aseptic Services , Level 2 – Clinical Support Services Building (CSSB), Mount Vernon street.
Liverpool
L7 8YE
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
