Job summary Are you a person who embraces the challenge of working in a busy environment as part of a friendly multi-skilled team? We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual for our B8a Production Manager - Aseptic Services at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at Cheltenham General Hospital, providing treatments to both Cheltenham and Gloucester hospitals. We provide approx. 16000 SACT items per year as well as dispensing outsourced items. We are looking for a highly skilled, experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our Aseptic team as we look toward the future with the aim to develop our existing workforce as well as welcoming new members to the team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved the planning of a move into a temporary unit and with the design of a new permanent facility and assisting withhelping to drive improvement forward as well as developing the strategic direction of the department. Main duties of the job Being a Pharmacy Professional, the post-holder will support the Accountable Pharmacist (Technical Services) in the management and leadership of the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit (PASU) based atCheltenham General Hospital. They will be responsible for the delivery of a safe, efficient, reliable and cost effective aseptic dispensing and manufacturing service. They will deputise for the Accountable Pharmacistwithin the realms of their professional remit, which may change according to amendments to legislation. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the aseptic dispensing and manufacturing activities comply with all current statutory obligations, including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). They will assist the Accountable Pharmacist with implementing service improvements and developments in the aseptic unit in line with best practice and current guidance, taking a lead on identified projects, and work in relation to internal, external audits and regulatory inspections. They will be professionally and managerially responsible for the development, management and co-ordination of staff working in the PASU, ensuring that education, training, validation and competency assessments are all relevant, up to date and of the appropriate standard. About us Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHT) is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. Located between Birmingham (45 miles) and Bristol (32 miles), the beautiful Cotswolds and Forrest of Dean, the county is easily accessible by road including the M5 motorway, with convenient links to the M4 and the M50. Together with main line rail networks, this puts Gloucestershire within easy reach of many metropolitan areas and airports. GHT supports staff with access to the well-being hub, exercise and activity classes and membership of our popular hospital choir. The pharmacy department has over 200 staff across the two sites in Cheltenham and Gloucester, both sites provide full dispensary services, medicines information, procurement services and a full clinical service to wards. There is a regular free shuttle bus allowing easy transport between hospitals both of which are located in the city/town centres with access to shops and cafes. The Pharmacy department is committed to supporting the Trust to deliver its vision of best care for everyone, we strive to provide the whole team with the necessary skills and ongoing support to make a real difference to patient care, include a program to develop prescribing roles within the department. Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year (pro rata if part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 318-25-T0209 Job locations Cheltenham General Hospital Sandford Road Cheltenham GL53 7AN Job description Job responsibilities A. The postholder will be responsible for the delivery of a safe, efficient, reliable and cost-effective aseptic dispensing and manufacturing service, shaping strategic direction in consultation with the AccountablePharmacist (Technical Services). B. Deputise for the Accountable Pharmacist (Technical Services) should professional registration allow deputising as the Accountable Pharmacist in their absence. C. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the aseptic dispensing and manufacturing activities comply with all current statutory obligations, including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) D. Assist the Accountable Pharmacist with implementing service improvements and developments in the aseptic unit in line with best practice and current guidance, taking a lead on identified projects. E. They will be professionally and managerially responsible for the development, management and coordination of staff working in the PASU, ensuring that education, training, validation and competencyassessments are all relevant, up to date and of the appropriate standard. F. Collaborate with the pharmacy systems managers and the Deputy lead pharmacist Technical Services to manage the pharmacy aseptic preparation aspects of the electronic pharmacy system through robust quality management systems. This involves facilitating developments of the system, e.g. implementation of a separate stock holding for aseptic services, implementing new versions of software, and training PASU staff in the correct use of the system. Please also refer to attached job description including person specification for more information. Additional Contact: Claire James Deputy Accountable Pharmacist 0300 422 3504 Job description Job responsibilities A. The postholder will be responsible for the delivery of a safe, efficient, reliable and cost-effective aseptic dispensing and manufacturing service, shaping strategic direction in consultation with the AccountablePharmacist (Technical Services). B. Deputise for the Accountable Pharmacist (Technical Services) should professional registration allow deputising as the Accountable Pharmacist in their absence. C. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the aseptic dispensing and manufacturing activities comply with all current statutory obligations, including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) D. Assist the Accountable Pharmacist with implementing service improvements and developments in the aseptic unit in line with best practice and current guidance, taking a lead on identified projects. E. They will be professionally and managerially responsible for the development, management and coordination of staff working in the PASU, ensuring that education, training, validation and competencyassessments are all relevant, up to date and of the appropriate standard. F. Collaborate with the pharmacy systems managers and the Deputy lead pharmacist Technical Services to manage the pharmacy aseptic preparation aspects of the electronic pharmacy system through robust quality management systems. This involves facilitating developments of the system, e.g. implementation of a separate stock holding for aseptic services, implementing new versions of software, and training PASU staff in the correct use of the system. Please also refer to attached job description including person specification for more information. Additional Contact: Claire James Deputy Accountable Pharmacist 0300 422 3504 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as pharmacist or technician. UK Four-year Vocational Master's degree with one year's postgraduate competency assessment with examination to enter the register otherwise Bachelor of Pharmacy degree or Bachelor of Science degree along with equivalent skills gained through experience, or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services and a BTEC in Pharmaceutical science or equivalent qualification. Professional knowledge acquired through PTQA (2 year course diploma level, 3 year masters level) or equivalent experiential learning with post qualification working in aseptic services, including managing aseptic services. Experience Essential Evidence of experience in planning, managing and implementing service improvements and changes across the dispensing, cytotoxic and manufacturing work streams. Ability to plan and organise Aseptic Services and staffing (across the cytotoxic, dispensing and manufacturing work steams) and to adjust plans in response to changing circumstances to ensure timely service provision Staff management with involvement in recruitment / appraisals / training / leadership / motivation / attendance management/performance management and participation in grievance or disciplinary procedures. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Essential Good leadership skills and motivational skills and the ability to positively promote change in a complex healthcare environment. Excellent written communication skills with proven writing skills in production of reports, letters, policies and procedures. Critical appraisal skills and ability to analyse data and convert this into information used to support service management. Demonstrable ability to prioritise own work and that of others and manage time and resources effectively. Be proficient in IT and applications including Word, Excel, Outlook Ability to quality assure pharmacy documents to ensure pharmacy material is of a high standard at all times. Demonstrates ability to delegate appropriately maintaining own and team motivation and clarity of purpose to deliver objectives for aseptic services and as part of wider pharmacy team. Has a responsive, solution focused approach to addressing issues and barriers Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and ensure a stakeholder focused response Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as pharmacist or technician. UK Four-year Vocational Master's degree with one year's postgraduate competency assessment with examination to enter the register otherwise Bachelor of Pharmacy degree or Bachelor of Science degree along with equivalent skills gained through experience, or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services and a BTEC in Pharmaceutical science or equivalent qualification. Professional knowledge acquired through PTQA (2 year course diploma level, 3 year masters level) or equivalent experiential learning with post qualification working in aseptic services, including managing aseptic services. Experience Essential Evidence of experience in planning, managing and implementing service improvements and changes across the dispensing, cytotoxic and manufacturing work streams. Ability to plan and organise Aseptic Services and staffing (across the cytotoxic, dispensing and manufacturing work steams) and to adjust plans in response to changing circumstances to ensure timely service provision Staff management with involvement in recruitment / appraisals / training / leadership / motivation / attendance management/performance management and participation in grievance or disciplinary procedures. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Essential Good leadership skills and motivational skills and the ability to positively promote change in a complex healthcare environment. Excellent written communication skills with proven writing skills in production of reports, letters, policies and procedures. Critical appraisal skills and ability to analyse data and convert this into information used to support service management. Demonstrable ability to prioritise own work and that of others and manage time and resources effectively. Be proficient in IT and applications including Word, Excel, Outlook Ability to quality assure pharmacy documents to ensure pharmacy material is of a high standard at all times. Demonstrates ability to delegate appropriately maintaining own and team motivation and clarity of purpose to deliver objectives for aseptic services and as part of wider pharmacy team. Has a responsive, solution focused approach to addressing issues and barriers Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and ensure a stakeholder focused response 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. 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. 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 Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Cheltenham General Hospital Sandford Road Cheltenham GL53 7AN Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)