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Pharmacy Manager: Technical Services

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Poole, BH15 2JB

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

11 September 2026

9 days left

Job description

Are you passionate about hospital pharmacy aseptic services? Do you want to make a real difference to cancer patients by ensuring the highest quality ...

You will be supported in the role by a well established pharmacy leadership team, expert clinical pharmacists in cancer services (including 2 consultant cancer pharmacists in training), an experienced technical team and a cancer directorate who truly value aseptic services.

This post is responsible and accountable for the management of the pharmacy aseptic services across University Hospitals Dorset. The unit prepares 25,000 medicine items per year consisting of parenteral chemotherapy (30% RTAs, 70% produced in house), ATMPs and monoclonal antibodies. The unit produces and dispenses medication under Section 10 exemption of The Medicines Act and is subject to external and internal quality assurance processes.

The post-holder will be the trust accountable Section 10 pharmacist or pharmacy technician (when changes in legislation allow) leading on all technical aspects of the pharmacy aseptic services. Key relationships will be with the Quality Assurance Team, wider pharmacy leadership team, Pharmacy Cancer Clinical Leads, Research and Development and the trust Cancer directorates.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

You must be registered as a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to be considered for this post

We are looking for an individual with a wealth of experience working in pharmacy aseptic services and an in-depth knowledge of the latest regulatory controls and quality assurances for section 10 compounding units.

Please kindly see the Job description and Person Specification attached in regard to the role and responsibilities of the post holder.

University Hospitals Dorset

Based on the beautiful south coast of England UHD serves a population of more than 800,000 across Dorset and South Wiltshire. The trust comprises of three hospitals Poole, Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals and is one of the largest hospital trusts in the South West.

Our flagship Dorset Cancer Centre, offers medical and clinical oncology services for the whole of Dorset and the pharmacy aseptic service is a key part of this critical service.The trust is undergoing a major transformation following £500m investment in the local health services including a new emergency centre, new theatres, new children and cancer services. It's an exciting time at UHD and we would love you to join our growing team of over 9,000 staff.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

Learn more and say hello to a pharmacy career in Dorset at: httpp://joinourdorset.nhs.uk/pharmacy/

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Essential criteria

Essential

  • PGDip Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance or equivalent experience
  • Extensive experience in pharmacy aseptic services
  • Registered Pharmacist
  • Leadership or project management qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Extensive experience of quality assurance in an aseptic or manufacturing unit
  • Previous experience with a range of electronic worksheet systems and / or electronic chemotherapy prescribing systems

Knowledge

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge of section 10 legislation demonstrated

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

2 September 2026

Last checked

2 September 2026

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About the employer

UHD
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

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