Job summary
We
are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated production technician to work in the
pharmacy production unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital. The role entails working
in a clean environment to produce sterile
products.
Previous
experience in working in an aseptic unit is essential.
Applicants
should possess NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and be a registered Pharmacy
Technician or NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy
Services, together with a Science Manufacturing Technician
qualification with Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceutical
Processing. A Science Manufacturing Technician should be registered with the
Science Council.
If
neither of these registrations are held this post will provide training to
complete the Science Manufacturing Technician training and level 3 diploma in
order to register as a Science Manufacturing Technician. The postholder will be
paid as a Band 3 until this qualification and registration is gained
This
post has a requirement for 7 day working including weekends, late nights and
bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
The
pharmacy production unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital supplies in excess of
23,000 ready to administer chemotherapy items per year.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated
production technician to participate in the preparation of cytotoxic and other
agents. You will be working as part of a team of eleven to supply chemotherapy
to oncology and haematology units in Sunderland and South Tyneside hospitals.
The
role includes liaising closely with chemotherapy administration units, nursing,
medical and pharmacy production staff in order to produce sterile products in a
timely manner.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the work in the
pharmacy production unit to prepare
aseptic, cytotoxic and extemporaneous products not commercially available.
To work in accordance with professional
standards, good manufacturing practices and legislation, to ensure all health
and safety, COSSH and departmental standards are met.
To promote maintenance of adequate stock levels
of pharmaceuticals within the department and to ensure all transactions are correctly entered
onto the computer system to minimise stock discrepancies and out of stock
situations.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the work in the
pharmacy production unit to prepare
aseptic, cytotoxic and extemporaneous products not commercially available.
To work in accordance with professional
standards, good manufacturing practices and legislation, to ensure all health
and safety, COSSH and departmental standards are met.
To promote maintenance of adequate stock levels
of pharmaceuticals within the department and to ensure all transactions are correctly entered
onto the computer system to minimise stock discrepancies and out of stock
situations.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To work as Band 3 : Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent
- Basic IT Skills
- Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services or an equivalent Pharmacy Production Qualification.
- To work as Band 4 : The postholder must be in possession of Level 3 NVQ Pharmacy with BTEC or equivalent, or Level 2 Qualification in Pharmacy Services, & Science Manufacturing Technician qualification with Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceutical processing.
- They must be be a registered GPhC or RSciTech Technician to work as Band 4. If the postholder is working towards this or needs to undertake this qualification and registration, they will remain on as band 3 until relevant qualification and registration is gained.
Desirable
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC or Registered Science Technician with Science Council
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Adaptable
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Manual dexterity to perform detailed technical tasks.
- Good knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice.
- Good IT skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in aseptic and chemotherapy production
- Ability to dispense aseptic products accurately following GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and SOPs.
Desirable
- Organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work to the challenges and deadlines of the post.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Enthusiastic & well motivated.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Manual dexterity to perform detailed technical tasks accurately while handling potentially hazardous solutions.
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods.
- Able to work in an isolator for prolonged periods.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To work as Band 3 : Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent
- Basic IT Skills
- Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services or an equivalent Pharmacy Production Qualification.
- To work as Band 4 : The postholder must be in possession of Level 3 NVQ Pharmacy with BTEC or equivalent, or Level 2 Qualification in Pharmacy Services, & Science Manufacturing Technician qualification with Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceutical processing.
- They must be be a registered GPhC or RSciTech Technician to work as Band 4. If the postholder is working towards this or needs to undertake this qualification and registration, they will remain on as band 3 until relevant qualification and registration is gained.
Desirable
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC or Registered Science Technician with Science Council
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Adaptable
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Manual dexterity to perform detailed technical tasks.
- Good knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice.
- Good IT skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in aseptic and chemotherapy production
- Ability to dispense aseptic products accurately following GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and SOPs.
Desirable
- Organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work to the challenges and deadlines of the post.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Enthusiastic & well motivated.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Manual dexterity to perform detailed technical tasks accurately while handling potentially hazardous solutions.
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods.
- Able to work in an isolator for prolonged periods.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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