Deputy Service Lead - Aseptics and Radiopharmacy

Job Overview

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.

Essential

About You:

• 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

[email protected]| 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.
  
  

Working for our organisation

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 the top 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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

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

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job Description & Person Spec - Deputy Service Lead (PDF, 160.0KB)
• Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)
  
  

Further details / informal visits contact

Name Nyasha Manomano Job title Associate Director of Pharmacy - Cancer Services Email address [email protected] Telephone number 01225826006