Pharmacy Technical Services Section Manager (ASU)

We have the unique opportunity to offer a Pharmacy Technical Services Section Manager post to an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has NVQ BTEC Level 3 in pharmaceutical Science or a relevant Science degree, who wishes to develop their technical and managerial knowledge through working in a busy Aseptic Services Unit. The unit provides a Parental Nutrition, CIVAS and a Sterile Manufacturing Service.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the areas and assist the senior management team to oversee the delivery of our services.
You will ensure the Quality Management System is maintained in accordance with the license requirements as documented in procedures and policies and aid development in response to changes in regulations and legislation and to improve production processes.
You will work within operational parameters, agreed standard procedures and systems of work thus ensuring a high level of GMP and safety is maintained.
You will undertake operational and technical projects in support of quality improvement, operational efficiency, and cost reduction programs. In addition you will play a key role within the department’s management structure, and contribute to the development of strategy, planning and decision making. This includes managing staff, processes and use of equipment in the preparation of all products.
The post includes line management responsibilities e.g. recruitment, performance reviews and sickness management, objective setting, appraisals and attendance monitoring. Full training will be given with opportunities actively encouraged to develop your technical knowledge.
You will be joining our dynamic team at an exciting and challenging time in continuing to develop the Aseptic Services Unit in line with the Aseptic Transformation Review.
If you are a highly skilled and motivated individual that has experience in an GMP Facility within hospital or industry and looking for the next career step, then you should consider applying for this role.
Delivery of an excellent, responsive, safe and timely service is critical. Ongoing personal development opportunities are provided to facilitate this.
We are therefore, looking for people willing to show their commitment to delivering excellence and working with us to make pharmacy a great place to be, for all staff in our wider team.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Surinder Venkanah Job title: Head of Production Operations Email address: s.venkanah@nhs.net