Job Description

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Reference number

403395
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Salary

75,000 - 81,600
per annum (pro rata), plus generous benefits and an average 28.97% employer pension contribution. Existing civil servants should refer to the Further Information document for salary details.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Other
Senior Professional###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

MOD - Defence Equipment & Support - Engineering###

Type of role

Audit

Health Professionals

Quality###

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, Avon BS34 8JH

About the job

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Job summary

At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes, and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe - for today, and tomorrow.


We offer 25+ days' holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you.


Nationality, visas and vetting: For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A 'sole UK national' refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. We're unable to offer visa sponsorship.


This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you've been recruited for. If it isn't obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn't obtained within 12 months.

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Job description

Are you passionate about supporting critical defence capabilities? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where collaboration and innovation are key? If so, Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is seeking a Responsible Person for medicinal products to join their team, who will also be the Regulatory Affairs advisor.


You'll become an integral member of the CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) team, responsible for the procurement and support of all counter-CBRN defence capabilities. This team manages an extensive development and support program for specialised counter-CBRN medicines.


As the Responsible Person for medicinal products, you'll ensure compliance with UK and EU regulations, safeguarding medicinal product users by implementing Good Distribution Practice (GDP). With delegated authority from the CEO, you'll implement and maintain a robust quality management system and provide expert advice to senior MOD leadership. This role requires drive, enthusiasm, and strategic leadership to enforce policy and drive change across over 300 Defence sites worldwide. You will also ensure that DE&S operate within UK regulations, providing advice on regulatory matters, optimising flexibilities for innovative procurement.


We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.

What you'll be doing

Offer highly specialised support to the professional and operational aspects of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) across DE&S within the scope of their MOD's Wholesale Distribution Authorisations (WDA) and Home Office controlled Drugs licences Support medicinal product users across Defence by mitigating potential hazards arising from poor handling, distribution and storage of medicinal products Ensure that a quality management system is implemented and maintained in line with UK & EU legislation/guidelines on GDP and other medical licences Operate primarily within the Counter- CBRN capability area but with regulatory reach across DE&S, providing governance and assurance in accordance with GDP. This is to support the other RP within Logistics, Services and Commodities domain with specific responsibilities Conduct routine supplier qualification, self-inspections, GDP training, SOP reviews, recall management and risk assessments Provide advice in areas such as regulatory affairs, requirements setting, compliance assessment, and the provision of independent advice to assist the CBRN team's development programme Lead on complex issues at a strategic level, including preparing for and hosting GDP inspections, producing and enforcing policy, engagement with MOD's senior leadership ###

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

Hold prior relevant knowledge and experience related to the distribution of medicinal products Registered with a professional body (such as the General Pharmaceutical Council) and able to access their pharmaceutical knowledge and advice when it is required Experience of providing quality management and assurance, risk management and audit activities in a large complex organisation Hold a minimum of RQF Level 6 Pharmacist qualification (or equivalent), alternatively hold a minimum RQF Level 4 qualification (in any Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Maths subject) with extensive practical and managerial experience of medicinal products in a large organisation

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

ECF 05 - Quality - Expert Level OHSE - Audit and Assurance - Expert Level Communicating and Influencing - CSBC 4 Changing and Improving - CSBC 4

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 75,000, Ministry of Defence contributes 21,727 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.25 days' annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday Flexible and hybrid working options Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97% Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards Access to specialist training and funded qualifications Support for progression Huge range of discounts Volunteering days Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you're looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you'll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.


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Further Information

Candidate Information Pack:

https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack

Terms and Conditions:

https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions

Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed

here

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Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section 'Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

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Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our

guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.*
Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.

If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email: DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk


If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission

Offering at a lower level

If you're not successful at interview, we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application, you'll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, you'll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.###

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Christos Nakoutsis - DE&S Talent Acquisition Specialist Email : christos.nakoutsis100@mod.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

* Email : christos.nakoutsis100@mod.gov.uk