Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced aseptic services pharmacist to lead and manage the preparation and delivery of safe and high quality Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy from Barnet Hospital Production Unit. The role will also involve implementation of new regulatory guidance as well as national agenda items that concern pharmacy aseptic services.
The role will involve managing the Pharmaceutical Quality System to ensure that controlled documentation is updated to ensure safe and consistent practice, as well as managing Deviations effectively and any associated Change Controls which may arise from them. They will also have significant involvement with self-inspection of the department to ensure continuing compliance with QAAPS standards and ensure that the contamination control strategy for the facility is implemented and risks identified and safely mitigated.
Main duties of the job
o To act as Authorised Pharmacist for Technical Services Unit and be a key member of the Production Team for provision, development and improvement of Pharmacy Production services ensuring good GMP, GCP and Safety standards are maintained.o Deputise for the Accountable Pharmacist in their absence and assist the Accountable Pharmacist in continual preparation for the Regional EL(97)52 Audit and prepare & implement any agreed remedial action plan which results from the Audit.o To work with the Pharmacy Production team and the broader multidisciplinary teams to deliver efficient, cost effective, quality, safe and timely supplies of the special products including aseptically prepared chemotherapy, Mabs, PN and Clinical Trials.o To maintain and improve the Pharmaceutical Quality Management System including error reporting and CAPA's and regular review of the policies & procedures in conjunction with Quality Assurance Manager.o To ensure that the Production Unit complies with the GMP and GCP standards and that the Unit complies with the with current and future legislation and standardso To manage and supervise Pharmacy manufacturing staff to ensure safe working practices and procedures are followed and manufactured products meet the required quality standards and are delivered within the agreed timelines.o To gather and report monthly Production Unit Key Performance
About us
Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free Hospitals and more than 30 services in the community. Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
The Pharmacy department is a friendly, progressive, and expanding unit dedicated to providing the highest standards of pharmaceutical care and service in this internationally renowned teaching hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification attached for further information on the role and requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification attached for further information on the role and requirements.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Post graduate Diploma / Masters in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent hospital pharmacy experience.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and proven hospital pharmacy manufacturing experience or relevant experience in a commercial production unit.
- Managing pharmacy staff in a hospital environment on a day to day basis.
- Change management
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Investigating incidents and managing risks
- Leading and developing a team/service.
- Proven competence of supervising staff and workload on a day to day basis.
- Demonstrate evidence of project management and human resource management.
- Previous experience of working in a Section 10 or licensed production unit.
- Knowledge of the pharmacy stock management system JAC.
- Attending service group meetings.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent planning and organisational skills. Able to plan day to day work and projects/audits
- Analytical skills to process data .
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicated complicated technical information to non-technical service users.
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team (MDT) members.
- Evidence of working well in a team.
- Able to work alone and be accountable for own professional judgments.
- Ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative, whilst supervising and leading a team.
- Ability to train and assess others
- Evidence of commitment to patient /customer care initiatives.
- Knowledge and understanding of quality issues.
- Computer Literacy (e.g.: Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, have a logical approach to problem solving and to form and maintain good working relationships.
- Well-developed customer relations skills.
- Project / service development work.
- Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately complete complex documents.
- Demonstrated ability to work to set procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of aspects of GMP and QA system, including principles of validation.
- Demonstrate ability to reliably check input and record data and to identify discrepancies.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain quality standards.
- Work and dress in a GMP cleanroom environment
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to motivate self and others
- High standards of personal discipline, professionalism and leadership.
- Have a responsible, dependable and honest character.
- Be self-motivated and committed to continuous improvement
- Flexibility to work at shift patterns, weekends and Bank Holidays as necessary to meet service demands.
- Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role.
- Professional behaviour and credibility always maintained.
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the specialist role.
- Enthusiasm to developing innovative approaches to service delivery and quality improvements.
- Positive attitude to change processes and service transformation.
- Patient focused with a strong commitment to providing a high quality care and a positive experience.
- Ability to demonstrate Trust values.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Post graduate Diploma / Masters in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent hospital pharmacy experience.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and proven hospital pharmacy manufacturing experience or relevant experience in a commercial production unit.
- Managing pharmacy staff in a hospital environment on a day to day basis.
- Change management
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Investigating incidents and managing risks
- Leading and developing a team/service.
- Proven competence of supervising staff and workload on a day to day basis.
- Demonstrate evidence of project management and human resource management.
- Previous experience of working in a Section 10 or licensed production unit.
- Knowledge of the pharmacy stock management system JAC.
- Attending service group meetings.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent planning and organisational skills. Able to plan day to day work and projects/audits
- Analytical skills to process data .
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicated complicated technical information to non-technical service users.
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team (MDT) members.
- Evidence of working well in a team.
- Able to work alone and be accountable for own professional judgments.
- Ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative, whilst supervising and leading a team.
- Ability to train and assess others
- Evidence of commitment to patient /customer care initiatives.
- Knowledge and understanding of quality issues.
- Computer Literacy (e.g.: Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, have a logical approach to problem solving and to form and maintain good working relationships.
- Well-developed customer relations skills.
- Project / service development work.
- Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately complete complex documents.
- Demonstrated ability to work to set procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of aspects of GMP and QA system, including principles of validation.
- Demonstrate ability to reliably check input and record data and to identify discrepancies.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain quality standards.
- Work and dress in a GMP cleanroom environment
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to motivate self and others
- High standards of personal discipline, professionalism and leadership.
- Have a responsible, dependable and honest character.
- Be self-motivated and committed to continuous improvement
- Flexibility to work at shift patterns, weekends and Bank Holidays as necessary to meet service demands.
- Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role.
- Professional behaviour and credibility always maintained.
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the specialist role.
- Enthusiasm to developing innovative approaches to service delivery and quality improvements.
- Positive attitude to change processes and service transformation.
- Patient focused with a strong commitment to providing a high quality care and a positive experience.
- Ability to demonstrate Trust values.
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).
