Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacists
- Grade
- Band 8c
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 236-DPG-P307-25
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Aseptic Unit - Salford Royal
- Town
- Salford
- Salary
- £74,290 - £85,601 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Salford Royal Aseptic Services Manager
Band 8c
Job overview
A unique opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated pharmacist to lead on the Pharmacy Aseptic Services within the Salford Royal Care Organisation working closely with the Aseptic Pharmacists from Oldham.
We are looking for a versatile, enthusiastic and experienced pharmacist. You will be responsible for the development and management of the pharmacy aseptic services within Salford Royal Hospital, which is a MHRA licensed aseptic unit. Within the role will be the line management of the pharmacists and technical staff working in those areas.
You will ensure safe, effective, robust and auditable processes and systems are in place, in line with national standards and local policy and procedures.
You will be expected to assist the NCA Director of Pharmacy, the senior Pharmacy team to scope and deliver aseptic projects agreed under the Northern Care Alliance Pharmacy Transformation Programme. This would include scoping potential business opportunities.
You will need to have an excellent track record for implementing change, coupled with a burning desire to improve and succeed. In return, you will benefit from working in a high performing organisation where you will be able to enhance your skills.
Main duties of the job
This is a demanding but rewarding role which requires excellent time management and prioritisation skills and the ability to communicate at all levels both within and outside of the organisation.
You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain as a practising pharmacist and have experience of working in a senior managerial position within a hospital pharmacy. The successful candidate would require previous aseptic experience.
Working for our organisation
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Vocational master’s degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy.
Desirable criteria
- Relevant postgraduate Pharmacy qualification.
- Management Qualification.
- QP Qualification.
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
Registration
Essential criteria
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (or equivalent).
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential criteria
- Professional knowledge acquired through vocational degree in Pharmacy.
- Pre-registration training and experience.
- Significant post registration experience in aseptic dispensing/preparation/ Production.
- Good, detailed knowledge of appropriate legislation relating to aseptic services: production and quality assurance.
- Good knowledge of principles of aseptic preparation including TPN compounding.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of business development and the business elements of running a service.
- Experience working within MHRA Licensed Unit.
- Teaching skills and experience.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lindsay Harper
- Job title
- NCA Group Director of Pharmacy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01612061050
- Additional information
Gillian Crawshaw, Pharmacy PA
Tel: 0161 206 1050
E-mail: [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Turnpike House
Eccles New Road
Salford
M50 1SW
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