Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4 Manufacturing Trading Account (MTA) Co-ordinator

The closing date is 09 July 2025

Job summary

The Royal Free (RFH) pharmacy department works under a 'specials' manufacturers licence. The RFH pharmacy department also holds a Manufacturing Authorisation for Investigational Medicinal Products MIA (IMP), which allows the unit to manufacture products for Clinical Trials. The Pharmacy Manufacturing department is primarily concerned with the preparation and supply of medicines to internal and external customers including homecare services. The post holder will be working within the Manufacturing Trading Account (MTA) team which primarily is concerned with the business arm of the department namely "Royal Free Specials".

Main duties of the job

The post-holder is to assist the Business Development Manager and the MTA team , with the supply of batch-made compounded unlicensed medicinal products 'specials', as well as patient-specific products. These products, produced in the Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit, will be delivered to independent pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, and hospitals (NHS and private) nationally. The MTA co-ordinator will lead customer relationships at an operational /day to day level ensuring smooth supply of specials. Overall the successful candidate will need to be an excellent communicator, well organised, enthusiastic and work well under pressure.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Details

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,944 to £34,937 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7278430

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Maths and English GCSE (A-C) or equivalent.
  • Good standard of general secondary education BTEC/Diploma or equivalent. Demonstrable experience in computer skills. i.e. be able to use Microsoft Office/Excel.

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake further training to advance skills and knowledge in preparation for development.

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant and proven hospital pharmacy manufacturing experience or relevant experience in a licensed production unit
  • Ability to accurately input data using local pharmacy computer system.
  • Ability to work flexibly under pressure as part of a busy team, and also on own initiative as part of the defined role.
  • Tasks to be carried out in an accurate, methodical and organised manner

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the pharmacy stock management system JAC

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate a good working knowledge of windows based systems and be capable of using all Microsoft office applications.
  • Ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative, whilst supervising and leading a team.
  • Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, have a logical approach to problem solving and to form and maintain good working relationships.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure accurately.
  • Be focused on patient care and the efficient and effective service delivery.

Desirable

  • Well-developed customer relations skills.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Willingness to participate in and promote effective team working.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Adaptable and flexible approach to work.
  • Good time manager.
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Maths and English GCSE (A-C) or equivalent.
  • Good standard of general secondary education BTEC/Diploma or equivalent. Demonstrable experience in computer skills. i.e. be able to use Microsoft Office/Excel.

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake further training to advance skills and knowledge in preparation for development.

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant and proven hospital pharmacy manufacturing experience or relevant experience in a licensed production unit
  • Ability to accurately input data using local pharmacy computer system.
  • Ability to work flexibly under pressure as part of a busy team, and also on own initiative as part of the defined role.
  • Tasks to be carried out in an accurate, methodical and organised manner

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the pharmacy stock management system JAC

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate a good working knowledge of windows based systems and be capable of using all Microsoft office applications.
  • Ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative, whilst supervising and leading a team.
  • Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, have a logical approach to problem solving and to form and maintain good working relationships.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure accurately.
  • Be focused on patient care and the efficient and effective service delivery.

Desirable

  • Well-developed customer relations skills.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Willingness to participate in and promote effective team working.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Adaptable and flexible approach to work.
  • Good time manager.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Manager

Jahangir Chowdhury

Jahangir.chowdhury1@nhs.net

02077940500

Details

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,944 to £34,937 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7278430

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


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