Job Description

Expected Shortlisting Date28/05/2025Planned Interview Date09/06/2025The West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT) is looking for a dynamic, friendly and engaging member of staff to join the leadership team of the new Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit Hub. The hub is due to open in Summer 2026, producing a range of injectable medicines in line with the Carter report of 2020.This is a key role, as we move and expand the current unit based at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals (Moor House). We are seeking an individual with significant leadership experience in pharmaceutical services and a knowledge of NHS acute hospital pharmacy services provision, as we seek to increase the scale and complexity of our operation.You will be joining an experienced and high-performing leadership team which incorporates unlicensed aseptic units & an unlicensed radiopharmacy service, as well as the licensed manufacturing service, comprising an aseptic production and overlabelling/repackaging services. Our Quality Assurance Department supports all functions across our Preparative Service and beyond, including medical gases, minor product defect reporting and unlicensed medicines assessment.Main duties of the jobThis role will provide crucial liaison with our customers and stakeholders, ensuring that we meet the changing requirements of all the hospitals in the WYAAT collaboration. The development of a robust business plan will require engagement with executive and senior colleagues across a number of trusts and specialist functions, including estates, finance, HR and procurement departments.The successful candidate will ensure that we forensically analyse our operating costs and methods, to ensure best possible efficiency and quality is delivered. The role will also lead a small team to co-ordinate the management of the new facility itself, including security, logistics, IT systems and business support functions.Key relationships will need to be developed with the PMU hub leadership team, to inform the discussions around new potential products and manufacturing methods which in turn will inform operational capacity discussions and benefits realisation.About usThe Pharmacy Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals is highly respected, forward thinking and recognised within the organisation for collaborative working.The department is expanding to build a new Pharmacy Aseptic Medicines Hub which is part of a national programme to transform aseptic services in England. WYAAT has been identified as a pathfinder site for the programme which will oversee the implementation and operation of a new aseptic facility to supply large volumes of injectable medicines to WYAAT organisations. Its an exciting time to join our team to deliver real change and to work within a supportive and dynamic environment.We are proud to say that we have created a positive working environment with a hardworking and dedicated workforce who feel valued and share a team goal to put the patients first.The department aims to support flexible working arrangements, and we have car parking on site.Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.Date posted02 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8cSalaryxc2xa374,290 to xc2xa385,601 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberC9298-MMP-383Job locationsSt. James's University HospitalBeckett StreetLeedsLS9 7TFJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo co-ordinate business planning and manage all aspects of business infrastructure for the Pharmacy Manufacturing Hub, in alignment with the Strategic Plan.To produce, negotiate and monitor Customer Contracts, Service Level Agreements, Business Cases and Capital Bids for the Pharmacy Manufacturing Hub.To develop, implement and maintain a strategy for detailed oversight of service and material costs.To be responsible for maintaining and improving customer relations.To assist in the development and implementation of the Pharmacy Manufacturing Hub and subsequent expansion plans, as applicable.Be accountable and provide assurance to the WYAAT Pharmacy Aseptics Collaboration Board and LTHT MMPS Senior Leadership Team.To establish and deliver a strategy for commercial business planning, as required.To develop and maintain a close working relationship and act as a key interface between LTHT MMPS, Finance Department, Estates and Facilities, Pharmacy Procurement and Contracting, and the Pharmacy Manufacturing Hub Leadership Team.Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Pharmacy Manufacturing Hub facility. This includes co-ordinating the maintenance and repair of all building fabric and internal sections, utilities, and services across the site and managing the respective high value contracts.Line manages the Hub Business Support TeamWork closely with the Pharmacy Manufacturing Hub Leadership team and designated LTHT Estates Lead to ensure all maintenance and related activity is compliant with Estates, Pharmacy, and MHRA regulatory and licencing requirements and standards.Act as a named person on the Pharmacy Manufacturing Hub on call rota for out of hours in the event of an emergency on the Hub site.For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo co-ordinate business planning and manage all aspects of business infrastructure for the Pharmacy Manufacturing Hub, in alignment with the Strategic Plan.To produce, negotiate and monitor Customer Contracts, Service Level Agreements, Business Cases and Capital Bids for the Pharmacy Manufacturing Hub.To develop, implement and maintain a strategy for detailed oversight of service and material costs.To be responsible for maintaining and improving customer relations.To assist in the development and implementation of the Pharmacy Manufacturing Hub and subsequent expansion plans, as applicable.Be accountable and provide assurance to the WYAAT Pharmacy Aseptics Collaboration Board and LTHT MMPS Senior Leadership Team.To establish and deliver a strategy for commercial business planning, as required.To develop and maintain a close working relationship and act as a key interface between LTHT MMPS, Finance Department, Estates and Facilities, Pharmacy Procurement and Contracting, and the Pharmacy Manufacturing Hub Leadership Team.Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Pharmacy Manufacturing Hub facility. This includes co-ordinating the maintenance and repair of all building fabric and internal sections, utilities, and services across the site and managing the respective high value contracts.Line manages the Hub Business Support TeamWork closely with the Pharmacy Manufacturing Hub Leadership team and designated LTHT Estates Lead to ensure all maintenance and related activity is compliant with Estates, Pharmacy, and MHRA regulatory and licencing requirements and standards.Act as a named person on the Pharmacy Manufacturing Hub on call rota for out of hours in the event of an emergency on the Hub site.For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Postgraduate management qualification to Masters Level and / or equivalent relevant management experience.

Skills & behavioursEssential

• Ability to plan and organise a range of complex activities and programmes.
• Excellent team working skills and the ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all levels of staff both within the Trust and externally.

ExperienceEssential

• Significant leadership experience in NHS pharmaceutical services including contract / service level agreement monitoring / negotiation, business case planning and implementation and budget management
• Experience of successful management of change in a complex organisation

Desirable

• Knowledge of UK Specials Market

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Postgraduate management qualification to Masters Level and / or equivalent relevant management experience.

Skills & behavioursEssential

• Ability to plan and organise a range of complex activities and programmes.
• Excellent team working skills and the ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all levels of staff both within the Trust and externally.

ExperienceEssential

• Significant leadership experience in NHS pharmaceutical services including contract / service level agreement monitoring / negotiation, business case planning and implementation and budget management
• Experience of successful management of change in a complex organisation

Desirable

• Knowledge of UK Specials Market

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