Job summary
UCLH is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population from the local area and throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. The Trust mission is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research.
With the expansion of the Production team, to help meet increased workload from across the Trust, this newly updated position offers a broad and in-depth experience within the Production department. This is a new senior leadership position responsible for the operational management and strategic development of our new Advance Therapy Aseptic Unit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:o Lead and develop the new ATAU service at UCLH in line with GMP and national regulatory standardso Oversee delivery, quality and release of gene therapy and clinical trial productso Drive innovation, R&D, and the introduction of new production lineso Build and manage EPIC product builds, worksheets and EHR pathwayso Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist Production Manager, contributing to trust-wide projects and governance
About us
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:
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,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare 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 informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Applicants must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and possess significant experience in pharmacy production, including demonstrable management and leadership responsibilities. Previous experience working with the Epic electronic health record system is highly desirable.
The post holder will provide effective and professional leadership to a multidisciplinary team of technical staff within the Production Unit. Strong interpersonal skills, clear and timely communication, and a comprehensive understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) are essential requirements for this role.
The Production team at UCLH is a highly dedicated, skilled and collaborative workforce operating across several sites. The service currently includes a high-volume chemotherapy unit producing in excess of 50,000 doses annually, as well as CIVAS, Parenteral Nutrition and Repack services. As the organisation prepares to establish a new service for the provision of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), the post holder will have a key leadership role in overseeing the development, implementation and ongoing management of this specialist service.
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- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Applicants must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and possess significant experience in pharmacy production, including demonstrable management and leadership responsibilities. Previous experience working with the Epic electronic health record system is highly desirable.
The post holder will provide effective and professional leadership to a multidisciplinary team of technical staff within the Production Unit. Strong interpersonal skills, clear and timely communication, and a comprehensive understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) are essential requirements for this role.
The Production team at UCLH is a highly dedicated, skilled and collaborative workforce operating across several sites. The service currently includes a high-volume chemotherapy unit producing in excess of 50,000 doses annually, as well as CIVAS, Parenteral Nutrition and Repack services. As the organisation prepares to establish a new service for the provision of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), the post holder will have a key leadership role in overseeing the development, implementation and ongoing management of this specialist service.
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- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in pharmacy (MRPharm) or equivalent
- Pharmacist Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Specialist Qualification in Pharmaceutical Technical Services, e.g. PTQA MSc or equivalent experience and expertise
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
- Higher degree and/or knowledge of Gene Therapy treatment and related regulations (PhD or research MSc)
- Formal management/leadership qualification (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable significant post qualification work in hospital pharmacy practise and production unit, including aseptic manufacturing.
- Previous assessable experience of managing an Advance Therapy/Gene Therapy Unit
- Previous assessable experience of delivering training and education at graduate or post-graduate level.
Desirable
- Experience of working with electronic prescribing systems e.g. Epic
- Previous experience of setting up electronic worksheets and/or systems
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to manage routine out of specification results and incidents and develop and review action plans to resolve these.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver a research and development agenda.
- Ability to be flexible and manage change in a complex and challenging healthcare environment (staff and service)
- Leads GMP audit and demonstrable evidence of use of GMP audit to improve practice
Communication
Essential
- 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.
- Management skills, experience of managing people and teams
- Experience of delivering training and supervising staff/teams
Specific Requirements
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to undertake validated aseptic manipulation requiring fine and accurate motor skills and concentration.
- Demonstrated ability to sit or stand in a restricted position at a laminar flow cabinet or isolator for periods of the working time.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in pharmacy (MRPharm) or equivalent
- Pharmacist Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Specialist Qualification in Pharmaceutical Technical Services, e.g. PTQA MSc or equivalent experience and expertise
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
- Higher degree and/or knowledge of Gene Therapy treatment and related regulations (PhD or research MSc)
- Formal management/leadership qualification (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable significant post qualification work in hospital pharmacy practise and production unit, including aseptic manufacturing.
- Previous assessable experience of managing an Advance Therapy/Gene Therapy Unit
- Previous assessable experience of delivering training and education at graduate or post-graduate level.
Desirable
- Experience of working with electronic prescribing systems e.g. Epic
- Previous experience of setting up electronic worksheets and/or systems
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to manage routine out of specification results and incidents and develop and review action plans to resolve these.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver a research and development agenda.
- Ability to be flexible and manage change in a complex and challenging healthcare environment (staff and service)
- Leads GMP audit and demonstrable evidence of use of GMP audit to improve practice
Communication
Essential
- 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.
- Management skills, experience of managing people and teams
- Experience of delivering training and supervising staff/teams
Specific Requirements
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to undertake validated aseptic manipulation requiring fine and accurate motor skills and concentration.
- Demonstrated ability to sit or stand in a restricted position 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).
