Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor holds a key process supervisory role in the manufacture of aseptically prepared medicines, providing clinical technical services under a Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Manufacturer's "Specials" Licence to ensure delivery of a timely, high quality and patient-focused service across Wales.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

The role holder will participate in and supervise the manufacture of prepared medicinal products, ensuring that the unit meets good manufacturing practice (GMP) and good distribution practice (GDP) requirements, Health and Safety at Work, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and Ionising Radiations regulations (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R), The Human Medicines Regulations, and any other relevant statutory requirements.

They will supervise clean room activities using aseptic techniques and semi-automated equipment to batch manufacture medicines, perform post-production product inspection, packaging and labelling with reconciliation, and participate in the Pharmaceutical Quality Control System.

They will take responsibility for maintaining effective stock control, security and minimising waste of starting materials and consumables required for individual batch production.

We have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do. We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. Innovation is built into everything that we do. We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values. We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate 'This is Our NWSSP' our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come
together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks. We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.