Job Summary
The Royal Free (RFH) pharmacy department works under a 'specials' manufacturers licence. The RFH pharmacy department also holds a Manufacturing Authorisation for Investigational Medicinal Products MIA (IMP), which allows the unit to manufacture products for Clinical Trials. The Pharmacy Manufacturing department is primarily concerned with the preparation and supply of medicines to internal and external customers including homecare services. The post holder will be working within the Manufacturing Trading Account (MTA) team which primarily is concerned with the business arm of the department namely "Royal Free Specials".
Main duties of the job
The post-holder is to assist the Business Development Manager and the MTA team , with the supply of batch-made compounded unlicensed medicinal products 'specials', as well as patient-specific products. These products, produced in the Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit, will be delivered to independent pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, and hospitals (NHS and private) nationally. The MTA co-ordinator will lead customer relationships at an operational /day to day level ensuring smooth supply of specials. Overall the successful candidate will need to be an excellent communicator, well organised, enthusiastic and work well under pressure.
About Us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Details
Date posted
29 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£33,094 to £36,195 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-RFL-7278430-A
Job locations
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE (A-C) or equivalent.
- Good standard of general secondary education BTEC/Diploma or equivalent. Demonstrable experience in computer skills. i.e. be able to use Microsoft Office/Excel.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further training to advance skills and knowledge in preparation for development.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and proven hospital pharmacy manufacturing experience or relevant experience in a licensed production unit
- Ability to accurately input data using local pharmacy computer system.
- Ability to work flexibly under pressure as part of a busy team, and also on own initiative as part of the defined role.
- Tasks to be carried out in an accurate, methodical and organised manner
Desirable
- Knowledge of the pharmacy stock management system JAC
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of windows based systems and be capable of using all Microsoft office applications.
- Ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative, whilst supervising and leading a team.
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, have a logical approach to problem solving and to form and maintain good working relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure accurately.
- Be focused on patient care and the efficient and effective service delivery.
Desirable
- Well-developed customer relations skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Willingness to participate in and promote effective team working.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work.
- Good time manager.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Willingness to participate in and promote effective team working.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work.
- Good time manager.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
Employer's website
https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
Employer's website
https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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