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SalaryAre you an experienced Quality Assurance professional with a passion for innovation and a drive for excellence? We have an exceptional opportunity to use your expertise and make a lasting impact in supporting the development and deployment of our newly funded state-of-the-art Aseptic Pharmacy Hub located at University Hospital Southampton.
At UHS, our vision is to create a cutting-edge environment where innovation meets excellence. This is a rare opportunities to be involved in such an exciting project with a national profile.
Alongside this you will support our established licensed radiopharmaceutical unit and newly built on-site aseptic oncology unit. As the Head of Pharmacy QA, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of pharmaceutical care and ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety are delivered across all our manufacturing services.
An essential part of the role will be building our established Quality Assurance team into an exceptional department with a commitment to quality and safety. As part of the departmental senior management team, you will be supported by a wide range of experts and leaders.
We welcome applications from pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, healthcare scientists and industry experts with the requisite knowledge and skills. In addition, if you are interested in developing your career in aseptics please note, we will be recruiting to more roles over the next 8-12 months.
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance. Whether you are balancing family, study or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
We’re proud to have been voted in the Top Five acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance.
UHS employees can access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme and life insurance.
Your main responsibilities will be:
- Providing senior strategic leadership on all aspects of Quality Assurance in relation to pharmaceutical manufacturing and preparation in UHS aseptic and radiopharmaceutical services.
- Lead with respect to all quality and regulatory aspects of design, commissioning and maintenance of the Adanac Aseptic Hub facility.
- Act as a Qualified Person (QP), responsible for assuring the quality of medicines as defined in the Human Medicines Regulation 2012/1916, on the Manufacturing Authorisation as required. To manage MHRA licence applications, MHRA Licence(s), liaising with MHRA and supporting regulatory inspections
- Extensive experience in Quality Assurance within the pharmaceutical industry.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, including GMP and relevant guidelines in relation to medicines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Leadership capabilities to guide and inspire team members towards achieving quality objectives.
- The ability to travel between our sites periodically.
- Be part of a transformative initiative that aligns with the National Aseptic Transformation Plan. Through our state-of-the-art Aseptic Pharmacy Hub, we are at the forefront of driving change and improving aseptic practices on a national scale.
- Join a team of passionate pharmacy professionals, who are dedicated to driving change and improving patient outcomes. Collaborate with industry-leading experts to develop and implement robust quality management systems.
- Be at the forefront of regulatory compliance to successfully apply and maintain a manufacturing licence with the MHRA.
- Embrace a culture of continuous improvement and innovation at University Hospital Southampton as described within our organisational vision. Analyse data, identify areas for enhancement, and implement proactive strategies to optimize processes and ensure the highest level of quality in our operations.
- Inspire and empower others through your leadership fostering a culture of quality and professional development. Your guidance will shape the skills and expertise of future pharmacy workforce.
- Be an integral part of the research programme aligned to the development of the hub, using your expertise to identify gaps in the evidence and opportunities to disseminate our work on a national and international level
Additional information
Interview date: To be confirmed
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
