Senior Specialist Production Pharmacist

Are you ready to take your pharmaceutical career to the next level in one of the NHS’s most progressive and well-respected production units? We’re looking for a passionate and forward-thinking Pharmacist to join our MHRA-licensed aseptic manufacturing unit at UHBW.

What makes our service special:

• MS licence and MIA(IMP) facility – Delivering high-quality, patient-specific and batch-produced medicines to support oncology, paediatrics, critical care, and more.
• Preparation of ATMPs including ATIMPs – at the forefront of advanced and developing therapies.
• Advanced clinical trial support – Partnering in the development and manufacture of investigational and novel therapies.
• Modern cleanroom design – Featuring isolator technology and robust GMP-compliant systems.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment – Be part of a supportive team of production experts, QA professionals, and clinical stakeholders.
• Opportunities for teaching, research, and development – A teaching hospital with links to academia and national networks.

What we offer:

• NHS Band 8a salary (or Band 7 with progression opportunity, with funding to complete PTQA)
• Generous NHS pension and annual leave package
• A highly skilled and welcoming team
• A role in a service that supports thousands of patients with life-changing therapies
• The chance to be at the forefront of innovation in NHS pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Typical working hours are Monday – Friday with no current on call requirements

Main duties of the job

About the role:

In this role, you will play a key part in the day-to-day leadership of aseptic and non-sterile production services, ensuring high standards of GMP, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Overseeing production workflow, supervising batches, and releasing products under robust quality systems.
• Acting as (or working toward becoming) a release delegate or Qualified Person (Q.P.) support.
• Supporting deviation investigations, CAPA management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leading on audits, validation processes, and risk assessments.
• Guiding and training junior staff in GMP principles and operational procedures

What we’re looking for:

• GPhC-registered Pharmacist
• Strong grounding in aseptic services, production or QA
• Understanding of GMP, MHRA guidance, and NHS QA standards
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• A team player with the confidence to lead and the curiosity to learn
• This role can also be offered as a band 7 progressional post where you'll follow a clear development pathway with progression to Band 8a upon successful completion of the Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA) diploma

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.

Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.