Job summary
We have invested in a new post within aseptic service department. We are looking for an experienced leader who has experience in managing an aseptic unit and who thrives on leading big teams to deliver an outstanding service to our patients.
Building on your previous experience working in the field of pharmacy aseptic production at a unit lead level, you will manage the operational delivery of technical aseptics of the TPN and Civas unit, supporting the development and management of all aspects of the MHRA licensed aseptic production services; and work closely with the pharmacy Quality Assurance and Production teams to ensure that all production services are delivered in accordance with GMP. You will lead on the education and training of all technical and support staff, including apprenticeships, science manufacturing qualifications, NVQ qualifications and post qualifications.
The UCLH pharmacy aseptic production service holds a MHRA MS licence and includes aseptic units for chemotherapy and CIVAS/PN. The cytotoxic unit dispenses >50,000 doses per annum of which 20% are for clinical trials. The CIVAS/PN service dispenses >8000 PN bags and >12000 CIVAS doses each year.
Main duties of the job
You will be an experienced and dynamic individual with demonstrable aseptic unit management and leadership qualities, and the desire and ability to deliver high quality pharmacy aseptic production service to patients at UCLH. You will have significant service and staff management experience; GPHC registration as a pharmacy technician or other appropriate aseptic services registration; experience of dealing with the MHRA and/or other external auditing agencies. Excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills; the ability to deliver and work as an integral part of the pharmacy production team; well-developed team working and communication skills; and an enthusiastic, flexible and professional approach are all essential.
Deputise in all technical areas of management for the Operational Manager Aseptic servicesProvide technical leadership, management and development for the TPN and Civas UnitsLead on the education and training of all technical and support staff, including apprenticeships, science manufacturing qualifications, NVQ qualifications and post qualifications.To lead and support the establishment of a high quality, appropriately skilled and motivated pharmacy production TPN and CIVAS serviceTo support on patient and clinical team engagement across pharmacy aseptic servicesTo be responsible for all technical aspects of the aseptic chemotherapy manufacturing service and to ensure all products area mad to the highest quality, enforced by GMP and QA systems.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 plus an accredited underpinning knowledge or BTEC Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent relevant science degree.
- Pharmacy Technician Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council or other appropriate registration
Desirable
- Specialist Qualification in Pharmaceutical Technical Services, e.g. PTQA MSc or equivalent experience and expertise
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable significant post registration work in hospital pharmacy practise.
- Demonstrable significant experience of aseptic manufacture (Chemotherapy, CIVAS and PN)
- Demonstrable experience of managing/leading an aseptic service.
- Experience of dealing with MHRA and/or other external auditing agencies
- Experience of service management including managing human resources issues, e.g. Sickness, disciplinary
Desirable
- Previous assessable experience in the design, building and commissioning of new production facilities
- Previous assessable experience of budget management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of GMP and QA and a proven ability to apply this knowledge to maintain a production quality system
- Demonstrated accurate numeracy skills, without using a calculator.
- Flexibility with regard to changes in work schedules
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to lead and to work effectively as part of a team
- Able to communicate complex, contentious and sensitive information effectively when using clear written and spoken English.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels both within and beyond pharmacy and the trust.
- Leads by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct, integrity and probity
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Awareness of the needs of confidentiality
- Demonstrated ability to manage load handling issues and ensure manual handling risk assessments for all activities within production
Specific Requirements
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to undertake validated aseptic manipulation requiring fine and accurate motor skills and concentration
- Ability to work at a laminar flow cabinet or isolator for periods of the working time.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 plus an accredited underpinning knowledge or BTEC Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent relevant science degree.
- Pharmacy Technician Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council or other appropriate registration
Desirable
- Specialist Qualification in Pharmaceutical Technical Services, e.g. PTQA MSc or equivalent experience and expertise
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable significant post registration work in hospital pharmacy practise.
- Demonstrable significant experience of aseptic manufacture (Chemotherapy, CIVAS and PN)
- Demonstrable experience of managing/leading an aseptic service.
- Experience of dealing with MHRA and/or other external auditing agencies
- Experience of service management including managing human resources issues, e.g. Sickness, disciplinary
Desirable
- Previous assessable experience in the design, building and commissioning of new production facilities
- Previous assessable experience of budget management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of GMP and QA and a proven ability to apply this knowledge to maintain a production quality system
- Demonstrated accurate numeracy skills, without using a calculator.
- Flexibility with regard to changes in work schedules
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to lead and to work effectively as part of a team
- Able to communicate complex, contentious and sensitive information effectively when using clear written and spoken English.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels both within and beyond pharmacy and the trust.
- Leads by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct, integrity and probity
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Awareness of the needs of confidentiality
- Demonstrated ability to manage load handling issues and ensure manual handling risk assessments for all activities within production
Specific Requirements
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to undertake validated aseptic manipulation requiring fine and accurate motor skills and concentration
- Ability to work at a laminar flow cabinet or isolator for periods of the working time.
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6AG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
