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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We invite suitable applicants to join us as Deputy Production Manager for NHSS PSS. Applicants must be registered experienced Pharmacists. Please see the Person Specification.
Duties include:
- To be responsible for the operational management of the Production Department
- To deputise for the Production Manager
- To provide advice to staff and customers on aspects of formulation to meet the clinical needs of patients
- To ensure the principles of GMP, GCP, GDP, GPhC and other relevant legislation are followed
- To develop, implement and maintain the standard operating procedures within production to ensure a safe and compliant service
We are a licensed NHS pharmaceutical manufacturer based at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee supplying hospitals throughout the UK and community pharmacies. NHSS PSS also holds a Manufacturer’s Authorisation (Investigational Medicinal Products) supplying hospitals and university establishments with clinical trial material. A Wholesaler Dealers Authorisation (Human) is held to allow the provision of medicines to the Scottish Ambulance Service.
NHSS PSS is a values based facility showing:
- Care & Compassion
- Dignity & Respect
- Openness, honesty and responsibility
- Quality & teamwork
The aim of the production department is to provide a responsive and high quality service which ensures all products are fit for their intended use and do not place patients at risk due to inadequate quality. Production strive to meet this aim by continually improving and developing our processes..
This post is suitable for individuals who enjoy learning and working with accuracy and attention to detail, as part of a team. Hours of work are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday.
For further information, or to arrange a site visit, please contact:
Simon Bath, Production Manager, NHSS PSS
(tel: 01382 496730; e-mail: SimonD.Bath@nhs.scot
or
Andrew Gash, Head of PSS, NHSS PSS
(tel: 01382 496723; e-mail: andrew.gash@nhs.scot)
Applications may be made online using the recruitment website. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.