Pharmacy Quality Manager – Technical Services

Pharmacy Quality Manager – Technical Services

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Pharmacy Quality Manager – Technical Services - Band 8a Full time – equating to 37.5 hours per week.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our well established Pharmacy Technical Services team and lead the Quality Service.

The Quality Team supports the MHRA licensed ‘Specials’ pharmacy manufacturing unit based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital in a modern purpose built facility. The service encompasses aseptic, chemotherapy and pre-pack operations (over labelling and repackaging products) supplying both the Trust and external organisations. The quality team also supports the quality systems of the wider pharmacy team as well as the licensed activities within the Radiopharmacy service  a department we continually strive to re-engineer and improve our services to enhance the delivery of patient focused pharmaceutical care and customer satisfaction.

• Act as the named Person Responsible for Quality Control under the terms of the MHRA Manufacturer’s ‘Specials’ Licence across both Pharmacy and Imaging Departments and be the named site contact
• Lead on ensuring compliance with the terms of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) Manufacturer’s ‘Specials’ Licence, ICH and other national guidelines and standards related to pharmaceutical manufacturing and reconstitution or repackaging activities
• Lead in the operation of, maintenance of and development of the Pharmacy Quality Management Systems (PQMS) meeting the changing requirements of the department, the Trust and external regulators
• Act as the Quality Controller in regard of the preparation of Radiopharmaceuticals within the Department of Nuclear Medicine

To achieve this, you will need excellent organisational, communication and digital skills with a strong attention to detail. You will need to be able to work effectively within a team.

You will be supported by an experienced team and encouraged to undertake further training and education to enhance your personal development.

This is an exciting time to be a part of the Pharmacy Technical Services Team at UHNM.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM creates and encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Nicky Stringer, Deputy Clinical Director of Pharmacy, Email: , Phone:

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Quality Assurance

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care