Job summary An exceptional opportunity has arisen to provide Education and Learning leadership within the purpose built Medicines Manufacturing Centre (MMC). Based in Seaton Delaval, Northumberland, the MMC will produce sterile injectable medicinal products in line with MHRA Good Manufacturing Practice on behalf of the North East and North Cumbria Provider Collaborative. The post holder will be responsible for the education and training team within the MMC. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received. Main duties of the job To support the delivery of a GMP compliant manufacturing that optimizes the regional benefit from the £30 million funding provided by NHSE.Provide educational, advice and support to ensure GMP compliance within the MMC. This includes supporting the Head of Production and Head of Quality within MHRA inspections, which are essential for continuity of the MMCs manufacturing licence.Responsible for the management of the education and training team. The MMC is in the late stages of design, with the facility build phase planned through to September 2025. This presents an exciting opportunity to be involved in the design and build of a new facility, the development of new production process and contribution to establishing a functional PQS for the facility. A successful candidate will be integral in recruitment of the quality control team, tendering of all QC equipment / systems and creation of quality control procedures. Staff will be employed by Northumbria Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust until the formation of the Medicines Manufacturing Centre Legal Liability Partnership (LLP) is formed as a legal entity, after which TUPE regulations will apply. About us We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 319-6944776JN Job locations Northumbria Healthcare Manufacturing and Innovation Hub Avenue Rd Seaton Delaval NE25 0QJ Job description Job responsibilities Facilitate the identification, development and delivery of specialist and non-specialist training across all roles in the MMC. Identify and implement systems to support the collection, recording and presentation of training progress/compliance data, to meet internal and external (including MHRA licence) needs, liaising with relevant trust/provider teams as appropriate. Plan and co-ordinate and line-manage the work of the training team, in conjunction with operational managers, to ensure timely completion of induction, development, competency, work placements/trainees, mandatory and licence training requirements across all MMC staff roles Deliver training and undertake assessments within their area of expertis. Keep up to date with developments across Training disciplines and make recommendations for improvements to ensure innovation and best practice are routinely addressed. Work with MMC production and quality staff to ensure operational changes are reflected in training design and delivery. To negotiate and manage external or sub-contracted training provision. Supports quality management system and MHRA licence compliance through audits, implementation and investigation of deviations, providing staff training and re-training as deemed necessary. To represent the training department/functions during MHRA/external audits. To act as initial contact for MMC staff in managing complex training and performance issues as they arise, seeking advice/ management from senior production team as and when necessary. To deliver training which addresses and supports Health and Safety To contribute to the development of a regional academy-based approachTo role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of acollective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries. Job description Job responsibilities Facilitate the identification, development and delivery of specialist and non-specialist training across all roles in the MMC. Identify and implement systems to support the collection, recording and presentation of training progress/compliance data, to meet internal and external (including MHRA licence) needs, liaising with relevant trust/provider teams as appropriate. Plan and co-ordinate and line-manage the work of the training team, in conjunction with operational managers, to ensure timely completion of induction, development, competency, work placements/trainees, mandatory and licence training requirements across all MMC staff roles Deliver training and undertake assessments within their area of expertis. Keep up to date with developments across Training disciplines and make recommendations for improvements to ensure innovation and best practice are routinely addressed. Work with MMC production and quality staff to ensure operational changes are reflected in training design and delivery. To negotiate and manage external or sub-contracted training provision. Supports quality management system and MHRA licence compliance through audits, implementation and investigation of deviations, providing staff training and re-training as deemed necessary. To represent the training department/functions during MHRA/external audits. To act as initial contact for MMC staff in managing complex training and performance issues as they arise, seeking advice/ management from senior production team as and when necessary. To deliver training which addresses and supports Health and Safety To contribute to the development of a regional academy-based approachTo role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of acollective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries. Person Specification Qualifications / Professional Registration Essential Knowledge of a range of specific project areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training, plus further specialist project management knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent Knowledge Desirable S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and approved underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification Professional Registered with GPhC or HCPC or Joint Professional Body (i.e. RSC, RPS, RBS) Registered clinical scientists with MSc in clinical pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent level Experience and knowledge Essential Experience in using GMP pharmaceutical quality systems Experience of QC lab skills / testing requirements in pharmaceutical manufacture of sterile medicines Experience in training QA staff Experience of GMP stores requirements and training of warehouse staff Experience of managing training programmes e.g., GMP competency assessment and regular revalidation of staff in production and QC. Significant practical experience of Isolator Technology Significant experience of organising and undertaking training of technical and support staff Significant experience of appraising staff and setting objectives Extensive theoretical knowledge and practical experience of Good Manufacturing Practice Practical experience of Pharmaceutical Quality Management Systems Experience of a busy manufacturing/production service as a Leader e.g. organising work, staff rotas, scheduling work, service delivery, capacity and contingency planning Experience of Production and Aseptic Services Desirable Experience of CIVA, PN, Cytotoxics and aseptic manufacturing as well as the manufacture of sterile and nonsterile products. Management training Person Specification Qualifications / Professional Registration Essential Knowledge of a range of specific project areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training, plus further specialist project management knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent Knowledge Desirable S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and approved underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification Professional Registered with GPhC or HCPC or Joint Professional Body (i.e. RSC, RPS, RBS) Registered clinical scientists with MSc in clinical pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent level Experience and knowledge Essential Experience in using GMP pharmaceutical quality systems Experience of QC lab skills / testing requirements in pharmaceutical manufacture of sterile medicines Experience in training QA staff Experience of GMP stores requirements and training of warehouse staff Experience of managing training programmes e.g., GMP competency assessment and regular revalidation of staff in production and QC. Significant practical experience of Isolator Technology Significant experience of organising and undertaking training of technical and support staff Significant experience of appraising staff and setting objectives Extensive theoretical knowledge and practical experience of Good Manufacturing Practice Practical experience of Pharmaceutical Quality Management Systems Experience of a busy manufacturing/production service as a Leader e.g. organising work, staff rotas, scheduling work, service delivery, capacity and contingency planning Experience of Production and Aseptic Services Desirable Experience of CIVA, PN, Cytotoxics and aseptic manufacturing as well as the manufacture of sterile and nonsterile products. Management training 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Northumbria Healthcare Manufacturing and Innovation Hub Avenue Rd Seaton Delaval NE25 0QJ Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)