Unit Manager – Pharmacy Technical Services(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Automotive Jobs, Health and Care
Uk
February 17, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

Role Snapshot

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity within a specialist paediatric pharmacy environment. As Unit Manager (UM) in the aseptic service, you will coordinate daily production of sterile medicines while supporting staff, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring patient-centred safety at every stage.

The pharmacy team is modernising its facilities and workforce to better serve children requiring highly specialised treatments. You will help guide that evolution — balancing operational oversight with mentorship and quality assurance.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Your work will centre on safe, compliant, and efficient aseptic operations. Key areas include:

  • Supervising cleanroom and aseptic manufacturing activities in line with GMP standards
  • Acting as the first operational support point for staff within the unit
  • Coordinating workflow to maintain service continuity
  • Supporting training, competency assessment, and staff development
  • Maintaining accurate production records and stock control
  • Monitoring deviations, change controls, and corrective actions
  • Supporting audits and inspections with documentation and operational insight
  • Escalating risks related to quality, compliance, or capacity
  • The goal is to keep services running smoothly while protecting the highest standards of paediatric care.

Who This Role Suits

You will thrive here if you are someone who:

  • Enjoys leading within a fast-moving technical healthcare setting
  • Has strong attention to detail and values procedural accuracy
  • Can balance people leadership with regulatory compliance
  • Communicates clearly and confidently
  • Remains calm under pressure while prioritising patient safety

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Candidates should demonstrate:

  • Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council or equivalent scientific/technical manufacturing qualification
  • Post-qualification experience in aseptic or GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Working knowledge of GMP, QA principles, and sterile production regulations
  • Experience supervising or mentoring colleagues
  • Training delivery or competency assessment experience

Core Skills

You will need to show:

  • Excellent written communication and documentation accuracy
  • Strong numeracy and calculation ability
  • Competence using Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to interpret SOPs and follow procedures precisely
  • Organisational skills for managing workload and priorities
  • Analytical thinking for investigating deviations

Workplace Culture

The organisation is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities it serves. Staff networks support race and cultural diversity, disability inclusion, LGBTQ+ representation, and gender equity. Employees are encouraged to engage in collaborative learning and professional growth.

Compliance & Safeguarding

Because the role involves contact with vulnerable patients, enhanced safeguarding checks are required:

  • Disclosure and Barring Service clearance is mandatory
  • Compliance with statutory safeguarding frameworks is essential

Relevant government guidance:

Application Notes

  • Shortlisting is based strictly on evidence of meeting essential criteria
  • High application volumes may trigger additional screening measures
  • Early submission is encouraged
  • Sponsorship applicants are welcome and considered equally

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