Barts Health Pharmacy Technical Services (PTS) is part of Barts Health NHS Trust and has seen significant changes over the last few years, and the evolving team of pharmacists, technicians, scientists and assistants in the Pharmacy Quality Department continue to ensure and maintain high standards of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) across the four licensed ‘Specials’ units that are managed over three hospital sites. An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Deputy Head of Quality to support the Head of Quality in developing, delivering and maintaining the high standards required to ensure patient medication is produced to the highest quality. Provisional interview date:11th December 2024 The post holder is required to assist in maintaining the integrated quality systems across the licensed units. They will gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the management, regulatory and control of the four sites. They will be involved in continuous improvement project work associated with service development to maintain the reliability and capabilities of the quality unit. Candidates should have a qualification in Pharmacy or a relevant science degree with membership of the relevant professional body. They will have experience of working within a GMP facility, with thorough understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices and Good controlled Laboratory Practices (GcLP). Working in a hospital setting, linked to an MHRA Licensed Pharmacy Manufacturing unit as well as managerial experience is also desirable. The applicant must be efficient, organised, proactive and able to forge relationships with a wide range of staff within and beyond pharmacy quality. Working within the team and autonomously across multiple sites, will be able to deal with queries and make risk-based decisions to maintain compliance with the licence requirements as well as safe supply of medicines to the patients. The post holder will also be required to travel between multiple sites. 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. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Clarissa Coker Job title: Head of Pharmacy Quality Email address: clarissa.cokernhs.net