Specialist Pharmacist

3 weeks ago


Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Specialist Pharmacist to join our Technical Services team at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. As a key member of our aseptic team, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective quality assurance of unlicensed aseptic products and providing support for our specialised chemotherapy clinical service.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Acting as an Authorising Pharmacist under section 10 exemption, ensuring compliance with the Pharmaceutical Quality Management System (PQS) for Technical Services.
  2. Providing leadership on operational quality aspects and supporting the Principal Pharmacist in building and maintaining a robust Quality Management System (QMS).
  3. Ensuring the effective and efficient quality assurance of unlicensed aseptic products.
  4. Providing support for our specialised chemotherapy clinical service.
  5. Working closely with the wider aseptic team to ensure the smooth running of the aseptic units.
  6. Contribute to the development of the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations.

About Us

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is a leading provider of healthcare services in the region. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and are seeking an experienced Specialist Pharmacist to join our team. The successful candidate will be a motivated individual with excellent technical and clinical skills, who is able to work as part of a team to deliver a high-quality pharmacy service.

Requirements

  • MPharm degree (4 years) or equivalent.
  • Member GPhC.
  • Experience in Aseptic service and relevant clinical experience.
  • Experience in writing and developing SOPs.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Understanding of local and national NHS and Pharmaceutical Policy.
  • Expert knowledge of GCP/GMP/GDP.
  • Knowledge of clean room designs and regulations.
  • Understanding of risk management and principles of clinical governance.

Personal Attributes

  • Able to prioritise workload and work under pressure.
  • Flexible working.

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