Job summaryWe are looking for a dynamic Technical Services Specialist Pharmacist to join our team to lead the development and management of our Pharmacy Technical ServicesAt LNWH Pharmacy Technical Services, we have four cleanroom suites, manufacturing sterile/aseptic, non-sterile and prepacks products under our Specials manufacturing licence. The Trust has successfully added two new cleanrooms with VHP technology to our Specials Manufacturing licence. As the Principal Pharmacist, you will be responsible for the operational delivery, training, recruitment and as well as maintaining regulatory compliance of the Specials manufacturing. Your will be leading a competent and experience team in the manufacturing of specials products.We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of operational delivery and the ability to improve our current systems and services.As we work closer with our local partners in the ICS you will support planning the future of Pharmacy Technical Services in North West London.As a member of the Pharmacy Senior Leadership team, you will support the development of the Pharmacy vision and strategy for the Trust.Main duties of the jobo Manages and develops all aspects of Technical Serviceso The post holder is required to manage a robust Pharmaceutical Quality System to assure compliance with all relevant legislation, Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Clinical Practice.o The post holder is responsible for the manufacturing of Specials products under the "Specials" Manufacturers Licence. The post holder will be managing the Production managers in Non-Sterile, Sterile, Prepacks and Aseptic department as well as the Specialist Technical Services Pharmacist team.o Be the leading subject matter in all aspects of technical services.o Working with the Divisional Finance team to proactively manage the Pharmacy Technical services business and budgeto Overall responsibility for the management, recruitment, training and appraisal of Pharmacy Technical services staff working within the pharmacy departmento Member of the Pharmacy Senior Leadership TeamAbout usWorking for your organisation:London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWUH) is one of the integrated NHS Trusts in the country. Our team of more than 8,000 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of approximately one million people providing hospital services to the people of Brent, Harrow and beyond.We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.To find out more about our Trust, why not view our video we are London North West University HealthcareLNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation; we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.DetailsDate posted03 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8cSalary 85,641 to 97,746 a year Inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number337-NP-9937DGJob locationsNorthwick Park HospitalWatford RoadHarrowHA1 3UJUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification Job description Job responsibilitiesTo view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person SpecificationPerson Specification Essential EssentialGPhC Registered PharmacistPostgraduate Qualification in management or specialist area or relevant management experienceThorough knowledge and experience of running a high quality pharmacy serviceExtensive experience of developing pharmacy services, either clinical or operational, to improve delivery and workflow Medicines Optimisation Strategy and delivery plans of a Pharmacy Department.Demonstrates strategic planning skillsDesirableExperience of managing a similar service Desirable EssentialExperience of running a large clinical or operational pharmacy team Knowledge and experience EssentialExtensive knowledge and experience of compliance with the legislation surrounding pharmaceutical manufacture, GMP and GCPExtensive knowledge and experience of managing a Pharmaceutical Quality SystemExtensive knowledge and experience of the Pharmaceutical aspects of Clinical TrialsSound knowledge of current therapeutics and pharmaceuticsDesirableExtensive Knowledge of engineering issues associated with clean room design build and maintenance. Skills and abilities EssentialSound project management skills to meet deadlinesExcellent communication and team building skillsGood problem solving, analytical and judgement skillsWell-developed negotiating and influencing skillsProven ability to manage change Person Specification Essential EssentialGPhC Registered PharmacistPostgraduate Qualification in management or specialist area or relevant management experienceThorough knowledge and experience of running a high quality pharmacy serviceExtensive experience of developing pharmacy services, either clinical or operational, to improve delivery and workflow Medicines Optimisation Strategy and delivery plans of a Pharmacy Department.Demonstrates strategic planning skillsDesirableExperience of managing a similar service Desirable EssentialExperience of running a large clinical or operational pharmacy team Knowledge and experience EssentialExtensive knowledge and experience of compliance with the legislation surrounding pharmaceutical manufacture, GMP and GCPExtensive knowledge and experience of managing a Pharmaceutical Quality SystemExtensive knowledge and experience of the Pharmaceutical aspects of Clinical TrialsSound knowledge of current therapeutics and pharmaceuticsDesirableExtensive Knowledge of engineering issues associated with clean room design build and maintenance. Skills and abilities EssentialSound project management skills to meet deadlinesExcellent communication and team building skillsGood problem solving, analytical and judgement skillsWell-developed negotiating and influencing skillsProven ability to manage changeDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameLondon North West University Healthcare NHS TrustAddressNorthwick Park HospitalWatford RoadHarrowHA1 3UJUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameLondon North West University Healthcare NHS TrustAddressNorthwick Park HospitalWatford RoadHarrowHA1 3UJUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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