Production and Operations Manager - Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£66,582 to £77,386 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cosham, PO6 3LY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Oct 2026
Closing date:	8 Nov 2026

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Summary

You will: Lead all operational activities within the Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit, ensuring safe, effective and efficient production services. Act as the person responsible for production under the MHRA licence and maintain compliance with GMP and GDP requirements. Provide strategic and operational leadership for aseptic, chemotherapy, TPN and non-sterile manufacturing services. Lead service improvement, business planning and future development of manufacturing services across the Trust and wider healthcare system. Manage substantial staffing, drug procurement and operational budgets. Work closely with senior clinicians, Quality Assurance teams, regional partners and external customers to ensure continuity of supply and excellent patient outcomes. Support innovation, performance improvement and organisational change within a highly regulated environment. Why join our Pharmacy team? At Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are committed to delivering outstanding patient care and continually improving our services. You will join a forward-thinking pharmacy leadership team and have the opportunity to shape the future of pharmacy manufacturing services across the Trust and wider Integrated Care System. We offer: A challenging and rewarding senior leadership role Opportunities to influence regional pharmaceutical manufacturing strategy Access to leadership development programmes A supportive and collaborative working environment A commitment to professional development and continuous learning For full job details and person specification please refer to the Job Description.

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