Lead Production Pharmacist

Role: Lead Production Pharmacist
Location: Harley Street Campus, Central London (80 Harley Street, 95 Harley Street and 102 Sydney Street, Chelsea)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00 (with contribution to on-calls on a rota basis)
Salary: Competitive dependent on skills and experience, plus an exceptional benefits package including Private Healthcare, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and more.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Production Pharmacist to join our Aseptics team at our Harley Street Campus, currently rated "Outstanding" by CQC.

Based in London's world-renowned medical district, you will play a pivotal role in leading and developing production pharmacy services across our aseptic units, located at 95 Harley Street, 80 Harley Street and 102 Sidney Street (Chelsea), supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-focused care within one of the UK's leading private healthcare organisations.

As a key member of the pharmacy leadership team, you will be responsible for developing, monitoring and leading the provision of a high-quality, patient-focused pharmacy service that consistently meets the needs of patients, clinicians and regulatory requirements. Acting as the Nominated Accountable Pharmacist for unlicensed manufacturing across our three Aseptic Services Units you will provide leadership and oversight for the safe and compliant manufacture and supply of medicines, including ready-to-administer Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) products.

Working closely with senior pharmacy and operational leaders, you will lead the Production Pharmacy Team and take responsibility for the continued development of aseptic services across the campus. A significant proportion of the role will focus on quality management systems, including validation, audit, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, ensuring services consistently meet the highest standards of governance and patient safety. You will also contribute to the delivery of strategic projects and quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance service performance and support the future development of aseptic services.

Alongside your operational responsibilities, you will be instrumental in developing the capability of the pharmacy workforce through education, training and mentorship. You will support pharmacists and technical staff in their professional development while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and excellence. As the service continues to grow, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on both service delivery and the future direction of production pharmacy within HCA UK.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you'll bring

• GPhC registration
• MPharm or equivalent level qualification
• Significant post-registration experience in aseptic services and production pharmacy.
• Experience working within licensed and unlicensed manufacturing environments, including accountability for regulatory compliance and governance.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate pharmacists and technical staff.
• A strong track record in quality assurance, validation, audit and continuous service improvement.
• Experience leading projects and working with pharmacy technologies, IT systems and digital solutions.

Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Lead Production Pharmacist you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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