Job summary We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our team as a specialist pharmacist in pharmacy production. The role provides and exciting opportunity to lead a fantastic team of pharmacists, technicians and support staff in the pharmacy cytotoxic chemotherapy production unit. Main duties of the job Please familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert Provide specialist technical support to the Cytotoxic Chemotherapy Production Unit (Cytolab) at the City Hospital Campus With support from the pharmacy production and quality assurance teams ensure the cytotoxic chemotherapy production unit meets all regulatory requirements for the aseptic manufacture and preparation of adult cancer chemotherapy treatments. Assist the pharmacy production team in the operational delivery of the pharmacy production service at the city hospital campus. The post holder will be based at City campus of NUH and may be required to work cross site to carry out this role effectively. About us This post offers you the opportunity to work as part of an established and friendly team in one of the UK's largest and busiest acute NHS teaching hospital Trusts. NUH is a Cancer Centre providing a regional service to a population of over 3 million. We are a specialist tertiary service for lymphoma, myeloma, germ-cell cancers and sarcomas, as well treating patients with all other malignancies. We have a nationally recognised bone marrow transplant unit for adults with haematological malignancy, a dedicated teenage and young adult unit and are imminently starting a CAR-T service. We actively participate in cancer clinical trials. With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 164-6754205 Job locations City Hospital Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for full details of the role. To lead in the provision, management and development of safe chemotherapy production services to patients within NUH and in the wider healthcare environment. To take full part in the 7 day shifted rota and bank holidays duties The post holder will be based at the City Hospital Campus but a certain amount of cross campus working will be required to enable the effectiveness of this role as appropriate Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for full details of the role. To lead in the provision, management and development of safe chemotherapy production services to patients within NUH and in the wider healthcare environment. To take full part in the 7 day shifted rota and bank holidays duties The post holder will be based at the City Hospital Campus but a certain amount of cross campus working will be required to enable the effectiveness of this role as appropriate Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential oB.Pharm /Bsc (Pharmacy) / MPharm oCurrent GPhC registration oPost graduate qualification to at least diploma level or equivalent experience oFurther training in GMP/pharmaceutical production Desirable Evidence of further education related to: oPharmaceutical Technology and / or Quality Assurance oManagement Experience Essential oMinimum 3 years hospital experience oExperience of technical support services oKnowledge of and understanding of formulation, preparation and administration of manufactured products oCurrent familiarity with MHRA standards and other regulatory authority oLeadership skills oComprehensive knowledge and understanding of professional and statutory requirements relating to medicines and production, NHS structure, Code of Ethics for pharmacists Desirable oEvidence of research or project work oExperience of risk management & risk reduction strategies oExperience of service development Mentoring of Pharmacy staff/students Communication and Relationship Skills Essential oGood interpersonal, negotiating and presentation skills - written and verbal Good communication skills with multi-disciplinary team members and own profession oConfident, accurate, assertive, diplomatic oSelf-motivated and self aware oAbility to motivate and inspire others oRecord of working effectively in a team Desirable oEffective staff and performance management skills oAbility to lead meetings oAbility to make balanced strategic decisions and support decisions when madeoManagement, leadership and team building skills oInterviewing/appraisal skills Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential oAble to assess and minimise risk in production processes oAble to apply specialist technical knowledge oAbility to work alone and make decisions oProblem solving skills Desirable oEvidence of incorporating innovative and "best practice" into current practice oProvides direction and feedback and creates a climate of respect Planning and Organisation Essential oExcellent organisational skills - able to prioritise oEffective time-management - ability to work to deadlines, even when under pressure oFlexibility to deal with competing demands and interruptions oAbility to manage change Physical Skills Essential oCompetent ICT skills Desirable High level IT skills Other requirements Essential oDemonstrates innovation oPositive thinker oExperience of ensuring competence through CPD oAbility to tolerate uncertainty oConscientious and reliable oFlexible starting times oWeekend and shift working oCommitment to support the Trust's Values Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential oB.Pharm /Bsc (Pharmacy) / MPharm oCurrent GPhC registration oPost graduate qualification to at least diploma level or equivalent experience oFurther training in GMP/pharmaceutical production Desirable Evidence of further education related to: oPharmaceutical Technology and / or Quality Assurance oManagement Experience Essential oMinimum 3 years hospital experience oExperience of technical support services oKnowledge of and understanding of formulation, preparation and administration of manufactured products oCurrent familiarity with MHRA standards and other regulatory authority oLeadership skills oComprehensive knowledge and understanding of professional and statutory requirements relating to medicines and production, NHS structure, Code of Ethics for pharmacists Desirable oEvidence of research or project work oExperience of risk management & risk reduction strategies oExperience of service development Mentoring of Pharmacy staff/students Communication and Relationship Skills Essential oGood interpersonal, negotiating and presentation skills - written and verbal Good communication skills with multi-disciplinary team members and own profession oConfident, accurate, assertive, diplomatic oSelf-motivated and self aware oAbility to motivate and inspire others oRecord of working effectively in a team Desirable oEffective staff and performance management skills oAbility to lead meetings oAbility to make balanced strategic decisions and support decisions when madeoManagement, leadership and team building skills oInterviewing/appraisal skills Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential oAble to assess and minimise risk in production processes oAble to apply specialist technical knowledge oAbility to work alone and make decisions oProblem solving skills Desirable oEvidence of incorporating innovative and "best practice" into current practice oProvides direction and feedback and creates a climate of respect Planning and Organisation Essential oExcellent organisational skills - able to prioritise oEffective time-management - ability to work to deadlines, even when under pressure oFlexibility to deal with competing demands and interruptions oAbility to manage change Physical Skills Essential oCompetent ICT skills Desirable High level IT skills Other requirements Essential oDemonstrates innovation oPositive thinker oExperience of ensuring competence through CPD oAbility to tolerate uncertainty oConscientious and reliable oFlexible starting times oWeekend and shift working oCommitment to support the Trust's 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. 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). 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. 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address City Hospital Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)