Job Description

We are pleased to announce a vacancy in search of a Production Pharmacist at our St Thomas' site covering PN and CIVAS.



We are seeking an enthusiastic pharmacist with a keen interest in aseptic services and quality management to join and operationally lead our PN service and CIVAS unit. You will work closely with clinical, pharmacy and other operational management teams to provide a patient-focused service. You will also work closely with our large multi-disciplinary clinical trials team, providing innovative treatments.



We are looking for a candidate who ideally has experience in aseptic services and pharmaceutical quality assurance, with a desire to progress in these areas.



Joining our aseptic services team at Guy's & St Thomas' is an exciting proposition, with significant aseptic estates development planned over the next five years and growing demand for clinical trials, CIVAS, cancer treatments and advanced therapies. The CIVAS unit has recently undergone a refurbishment project, and will be utilising the latest technology, including particle counting and gassing isolators.



Don't miss out on being part of our dynamic journey forward!



To act as an authorised pharmacist responsible for the provision of CIVAS and PN products prepared and released under Section 10 exemption.



To manage the day-to-day operations of the CIVAS and PN units, and work collaboratively with staff in the unit and wider pharmacy and clinical teams.



To ensure service delivery meets the needs of our patients.



To ensure the requirements of the site quality management system are complied with as required by Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services (QAAPS), national and NHS guidance.



To work with the Clinical Trials team in delivering clinical trials for GSTT and commercial sponsored trials to ensure full preparation and clinical regulatory compliance.



Guy's & St Thomas' Technical Services has one of the country's largest manufacturing facilities, split across a number of sites and involves around 140 staff working in licensed manufacturing and named patient dispensing areas. Services include aseptic preparation of CIVAS and chemotherapy, sterile and non-sterile manufacturing, clinical trials, quality control and quality assurance.



There is a wide range of expertise throughout the department and many opportunities to learn and develop from technical experts. We have cultivated a culture that actively promotes patient safety as a top priority. This ethos is ingrained in our team's values and everyday practices, fostering an environment where every member is committed to upholding the highest standards of care.



The extensive multidisciplinary team (MDT), including consultants, registrars, clinical nurse specialists, specialist clinical and technical pharmacists, clinical research teams and administrative staff work together in a dynamic environment to deliver seamless care to our extensive patient cohort.



Please see job description/person specification for full details on the role and main responsibilities.