University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) is looking to recruit a an individual to provide leadership for the unlicensed aseptic preparation of medicines. You undertake the role of the Accountable Pharmacist and join a a team of individuals leading the aseptic preparation of medicines within the Trust.

UHDB provides aseptically prepared medicines under a MHRA Manufacturer's Specials Licence and also under Section 10 exemption in three operational aseptic units. The aseptic service provision is supported by an onsite Quality Control laboratory providing environmental monitoring and testing for the Pharmacy aseptic units and UHDB Radio pharmacy.

We have an ambition to ensure that technical services are a key component of delivering safe and timely medicines supply to patients and this post has a critical leadership role to ensure that medicines supply is safe, effective and compliant with regulatory standards.

As we look towards developing and aligning our service across the organisation this role will play an important part in shaping the technical service provision for the future.

Your development will be supported by a close working relationship with the Chief Pharmacist and the senior management team. If you are interested in this wide ranging opportunity please do get in touch to discuss the post in more detail.

Main duties of the job

To ensure exceptional care together is provided in line with UHDB Trust values

Acts as the Accountable Pharmacist for aseptic preparation of medicines, in accordance with the requirements of the Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services and Good Manufacturing Practice standards.Support the Chief Pharmacist to lead, deliver, develop and evaluate the pharmacy aseptic service delivered under section 10 exemption of the Medicines Act 1968 and Regulation 4 of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012, in accordance with national priorities and local objectives.

Ensure patients have timely access to the medicines they need, through the operation of a robust, cost effective, patient orientated aseptic item supply, making optimal use of facilities and equipment.

To lead the unlicensed pharmacy aseptic team, acting as a role model and developing the team in line with the needs of the service

Closing date of applications: 16 September 2024

Interview date: 30 September 2024

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A& Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Provide expert advice regarding technical services to other expert professionals

Knowledge, training and experience

Essential

• GPhC registration
• Proven line management experience
• Wide-ranging technical aseptic experience and expert knowledge

Desirable

• Formal management and leadership training or equivalent experience
• Formal technical training and qualification

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

• Plans and coordinates specific aspects of the technical pharmacy service across the department, Trust and local system

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

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