Deputy Pharmacy Quality Assurance Manager

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Job overview
Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Join us as theDeputy Pharmacy Quality Assurance Managerat UHBW, where you'll lead transformation projects and drive innovation in Pharmacy Technical Services.
From managing regulatory compliance to leading quality assurance initiatives, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of pharmaceutical services. Work collaboratively with a dynamic team to implement cutting-edge solutions and ensure continuous improvement.
Are you adaptable, passionate, and eager to take on new challenges? If you thrive in fast-paced environments, excel under pressure, and demonstrate resilience, then this role is for you! Join our team and embark on an exciting journey where your flexibility and enthusiasm will make a difference. Apply now to seize this opportunity!
Main duties of the job
To deputise for the Associate Director of Pharmacy, Quality Assurance (QA) in the management, leadership and development of professional, technical and QA/Quality Control (QC) services to UHBW.
To be the transformation project lead and to provide support for all innovation projects across Pharmacy Technical Services. This includes the gap analysis, impact and risk assessment and implementation of actions in response to regulatory change (e.g. new GMP Annex 1), qualification/validation and implementation of new specialist software, and the commissioning and qualification/validation of new equipment.
To work collaboratively with all Pharmacy Technical Services managers and Quality Leads to ensure regulatory compliance and to drive standardisation, development and continued improvement.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Please note this advert might be withdrawn before closing date.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
Relevant science degree
Postgraduate qualification in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance or relevant
Registration/eligible to be registered with named professional bodies (i.e. General Pharmaceutical Council, Royal Society of Chemistry, Institute of Biology or Health and Care Professionals Council)
Desirable criteria
Management/Leadership qualification
Project management qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
Hospital pharmaceutical QA/QC and/or manufacturing/aseptic preparation service experience
Substantial experience and knowledge of regulatory guidance and standards relating to pharmaceutical quality management (e.g. GMP, GDP and ICH Q10)
Thorough understanding of legislation, responsibilities and risk relating to the manufacture, supply and release of medicinal products
Experience in planning, implementing and reviewing validation activities
Experience in change management
Eligibility to be named on the MHRA license
Management / Supervisor experience
Desirable criteria
Experience in project management
Experience in research and leading innovation
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present ideas and information confidently in a clear and concise manner in individual and group settings.
Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
Ability to liaise with and influence people in a professional manner
Analysis and risk assessment skills
Methodical approach with a good attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
· 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 to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
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