• Job Description

  Req#: C9427-25-0391?language=en&page=406&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced pharmacy professional to join our team as Deputy Service Lead - Aseptics and Radiopharmacy. This is a key leadership role supporting the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compliant Aseptic and Radiopharmacy services across the Trust.

  You will work closely with the Associate Director of Pharmacy - Cancer Services and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure the effective operation, development, and governance of the Aseptic and Radiopharmacy units.

  About You:

  Essential:

  • Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or Biological Sciences (or equivalent).
  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or relevant professional body.
  • Significant experience in aseptic services, Radiopharmacy, or production units.
  • Strong knowledge of GMP, QA, QC, and quality risk management.
  • Proven leadership and supervisory experience.

  Desirable:

  • Management qualification
  • Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance.
  • Experience in commercial aseptic services or Radiopharmacy licensing.

  Working for Our Team:

  You will be joining a forward-thinking, supportive team committed to delivering excellence in patient care. We offer opportunities for professional development, leadership training, and involvement in innovative service improvement projects.

  Contact Information:

  For informal enquiries, please contact:

  Nyasha Manomano - Associate Director of Pharmacy - Cancer Services? nyasha.manomano@nhs.net| ? 01225826006

  Main duties of the job

  • Deputise for the Accountable Pharmacist and Lead Aseptic Services Pharmacist, assuming full managerial responsibility in their absence.
  • Act as an Authorised Pharmacist/Product Approver for cytotoxics, monoclonal antibodies, parenteral nutrition, and radiopharmaceuticals.
  • Lead on quality assurance (QA), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and quality control (QC) processes.
  • Support the development and implementation of training and revalidation programmes for aseptic staff.
  • Contribute to service development, commercial opportunities, and strategic planning.
  • Participate in internal and external audits and ensure compliance with MHRA, ARSAC, and Trust standards.

  About us

  At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

  We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

  We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

  A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

  We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

  We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

  Details

  Date posted

  03 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8a

  Salary

  £53,755 to £60,504 a year Per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  427-7217958

  Job locations

  Royal United Hospitals Bath

  Combe Park

  Bath

  BA1 3NG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biological Science degree or equivalent or NVQ3 and BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent.
  • Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council as a practising Pharmacist or Technician or membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Biology or equivalent
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

  Desirable

  • Management qualification (e.g. level 5 or 6 qualification in management or MBA)
  • Aseptic services further qualification or evidence of aseptic training
  • Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance or equivalent experience.

  Knowledge/Experience

  Essential

  • Significant experience of working in an aseptics unit, radiopharmacy or production unit.
  • Significant experience of management
  • Knowledge and experience of GMP, QA, QC and quality risk management

  Desirable

  • Experience of audit.
  • Experience of working in a commercial licensed unit.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biological Science degree or equivalent or NVQ3 and BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent.
  • Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council as a practising Pharmacist or Technician or membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Biology or equivalent
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

  Desirable

  • Management qualification (e.g. level 5 or 6 qualification in management or MBA)
  • Aseptic services further qualification or evidence of aseptic training
  • Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance or equivalent experience.

  Knowledge/Experience

  Essential

  • Significant experience of working in an aseptics unit, radiopharmacy or production unit.
  • Significant experience of management
  • Knowledge and experience of GMP, QA, QC and quality risk management

  Desirable

  • Experience of audit.
  • Experience of working in a commercial licensed unit.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal United Hospitals Bath

  Combe Park

  Bath

  BA1 3NG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal United Hospitals Bath

  Combe Park

  Bath

  BA1 3NG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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