Job Description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to develop your skills and progress yourcareer as a Technical Services Pharmacist?
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced Deputy Pharmacy Production Manager to join our innovative Pharmacy Production unit at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Trust (UHBW)!We are a diverse unit that holds 'Specials' and Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) licences, is MHRA accredited and carries out aseptic dispensing of products under Section 10 exemption and Pharmacist supervision!
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As the Deputy Pharmacy Production Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, efficacy, and compliance of pharmaceutical products which are manufactured at UHBW Trust. This is a unique opportunity that works alongside Pharmacists, Technicians and Scientists to contribute to the advancement of healthcare and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
There are a number of exciting developments in the pipeline, providing you the opportunity to further develop and enhance your skills!
Main duties of the job
Working as the Deputy Pharmacy Production Manager to support the Associate Director of Pharmacy - Production in leading the Pharmacy Production Unit and providing highly specialist Pharmacist input; to maintain and progress operations, quality management systems and people services within the unit. The unit holds 'Specials' (MS) and Investigational Medicinal Product licenses MIA(IMP) as well as dispensing medicines under Section 10 exemption of The Medicines Act.
The unit prepares the following product types: CIVAS, Monoclonal Antibodies, Investigational Medicinal Products, ATMPs, aseptic batches, non-sterile batches and extemporaneous preparations. The unit also provides a dispensing service for outsourced unlicensed products such as Total Parenteral Nutrition.
The role requires operational involvement in all aspects of the department as well as participation as an Authorised Pharmacist in the supervision, checking and release of products prepared and dispensed in the department.
The post-holder will be the departmental lead for Clinical Trials and Investigational Medicinal Products and will work closely with the unit's in-house Quality Assurance Team in implementation of new products, processes, systems and equipment, and well as maintaining all aspects of the unit's Quality Management Systems.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted
26 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
64,455 to 74,896 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
387-DT2933-CB-A
Job locations
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Masters degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy
• Postgraduate Diploma or Masters degree in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance or equivalent experience

Registration
Essential

• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience of working in a hospital pharmacy technical services department
• Previous experience in a GMP environment
• Experience of qualification and validation as applied to EU GMP
• Prior experience of Clinical Trials and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Experience in manufacture and dispensing of aseptic and non-sterile IMPs
• Managing staff on a day-to-day basis
• Experience in training staff, setting objectives and delivering appraisals

Desirable

• Experience of external regulatory inspections
• Experience of clean room design and specification
• Experience of specialised equipment used in pharmaceutical production including the use of automation
• Experience of managing budgets and financial reporting
• Experience of using electronic prescribing systems

Knowledge
Essential

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Quality systems, GMP, current professional standards and legislative requirements

Skills and abilities
Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to act independently and provide professional advice covering a range of issues
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own and others' work to meet agreed deadlines
• Able to work alone and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to make difficult decisions in a considered manner
• Ability to identify, assess and manage risk appropriately
• Good IT skills - ability to accurately build and produce documentation using Microsoft office and other relevant specialist software

Aptitudes
Essential

• Problem identification and solving
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others to achieve objectives
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Ability to successfully manage conflict and handle difficult situations with compassionate approach, adopting a fair and equitable and measured approach
• Ability to be flexible in response to the needs of the service

Desirable

• Eligible and willing to consider further professional studies

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Masters degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy
• Postgraduate Diploma or Masters degree in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance or equivalent experience

Registration
Essential

• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience of working in a hospital pharmacy technical services department
• Previous experience in a GMP environment
• Experience of qualification and validation as applied to EU GMP
• Prior experience of Clinical Trials and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Experience in manufacture and dispensing of aseptic and non-sterile IMPs
• Managing staff on a day-to-day basis
• Experience in training staff, setting objectives and delivering appraisals

Desirable

• Experience of external regulatory inspections
• Experience of clean room design and specification
• Experience of specialised equipment used in pharmaceutical production including the use of automation
• Experience of managing budgets and financial reporting
• Experience of using electronic prescribing systems

Knowledge
Essential

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Quality systems, GMP, current professional standards and legislative requirements

Skills and abilities
Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to act independently and provide professional advice covering a range of issues
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own and others' work to meet agreed deadlines
• Able to work alone and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to make difficult decisions in a considered manner
• Ability to identify, assess and manage risk appropriately
• Good IT skills - ability to accurately build and produce documentation using Microsoft office and other relevant specialist software

Aptitudes
Essential

• Problem identification and solving
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others to achieve objectives
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Ability to successfully manage conflict and handle difficult situations with compassionate approach, adopting a fair and equitable and measured approach
• Ability to be flexible in response to the needs of the service

Desirable

• Eligible and willing to consider further professional studies

Skills Required