Job summary
The Pharmacy Technical Services Unit based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro currently have a vacancy for a Band 5 Senior Technician to train with us in a role subject to Annex 21 terms and conditions.
We would welcome applicants from hospital and community pharmacy that have a desire to expand their knowledge and gain expertise in this very specialised area of pharmacy.
Banding and starting salary will be dependent upon qualifications and prior experience - Band 5 (annexe 21) allows for in role training to be completed over a specific time frame. The post holder if not experienced in Technical Services, will be expected to complete intensive in-house training followed by undertaking Pre and In Process Checking training allowing them to check products to be made under both Section 10 exemption and also under our Specials license. On-call duties, weekend and Bank Holiday working on rotation is required.
Upon completion of this training the role will include supporting the Lead Operations Technician and Lead Training technician in managing the Unit, provision of supervision and training of other Technical Services staff, and preparation of a wide range of products in aseptic, chemotherapy, radiopharmacy and non-sterile areas.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to complete relevant training and accreditations to meet the criteria of a Senior Pharmacy Technician Band 5.This will include in-house training in all aspects of aseptic manufacture including chemotherapy, aseptic and radiopharmacy products and the associated duties required to enable the facility to meet the daily manufacturing demands of the Trust.The post holder will also be expected to complete Pre and In Process Checking (PIPC) accreditationOnce fully trained and accreditation in PIPC has been attained, under the direction of the Lead Technicians the post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of day to day activities associated with all aspects of pharmacy technical services in order to support the needs of patients and which meet standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).The post holder will act as a validated dispenser for the manufacture of a range of sterile products, support the manufacture of radiopharmaceutical products and assist in the requirements of providing a non-sterile manufacturing service. The post holder will also provide direct supervision of a team of technicians and pharmacy assistants and support the requirements of the department Quality Management systems.Having completed specialist PIPC accreditation the post holder will also beresponsible for checking batches of medicines to be prepared under the Medicines Act 1968 Section 10 exemption for individual patients.
About us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
For further information please contact Lesley Richards, Lead Operations Technician, Pharmacy Technical Services 01872 258394
Job description
Job responsibilities
Over a period of 18 24 months complete in-house training in all aspects of aseptic manufacture including chemotherapy and aseptic products and register for and complete Pre and In Process Checking trainingOnce trained help with the supervision of the day to day activities of technicians and assistants in support of the daily manufacturing requirements of the Technical Services unit to include chemotherapy, aseptic, radio-pharmacy and non-sterile productsThrough application of aseptic manipulation skills, prepare an extensive range of sterile injectable medicines. These medicines must be appropriately labelled for individual patients with advice and instructions for storage and use, and be generated at the time of preparation of the medicine. Injections will include hazardous products such as cancer chemotherapy agents or radioactive materials, and less hazardous products such as nutrition and aseptic medicines. This will require moderate effort in a restrictive sitting or standing position, often for prolonged periods, whilst maintaining high levels of concentration and accuracyduring preparation of injections, using isolator barrier technology.Participate in the daily, weekly, monthly or six monthly cleaning activities associated with maintaining the unit to strict GMP guidelinesContribute to the activities associated with the supply of radio pharmaceuticals and non-sterile medicinal products including the releasing of products for use.Train and assess technicians and assistants as they rotate through the different production areas gaining the required skills to become validated dispensers in those areas.Review and generate Standard Operating Procedures and associated documents to enable the compliant and effective running of the technical services unit.Contribute to both internal and multi-disciplinary meetings in support of maintaining and improving all aspects of the services provided by the department
Job description
Job responsibilities
Over a period of 18 24 months complete in-house training in all aspects of aseptic manufacture including chemotherapy and aseptic products and register for and complete Pre and In Process Checking trainingOnce trained help with the supervision of the day to day activities of technicians and assistants in support of the daily manufacturing requirements of the Technical Services unit to include chemotherapy, aseptic, radio-pharmacy and non-sterile productsThrough application of aseptic manipulation skills, prepare an extensive range of sterile injectable medicines. These medicines must be appropriately labelled for individual patients with advice and instructions for storage and use, and be generated at the time of preparation of the medicine. Injections will include hazardous products such as cancer chemotherapy agents or radioactive materials, and less hazardous products such as nutrition and aseptic medicines. This will require moderate effort in a restrictive sitting or standing position, often for prolonged periods, whilst maintaining high levels of concentration and accuracyduring preparation of injections, using isolator barrier technology.Participate in the daily, weekly, monthly or six monthly cleaning activities associated with maintaining the unit to strict GMP guidelinesContribute to the activities associated with the supply of radio pharmaceuticals and non-sterile medicinal products including the releasing of products for use.Train and assess technicians and assistants as they rotate through the different production areas gaining the required skills to become validated dispensers in those areas.Review and generate Standard Operating Procedures and associated documents to enable the compliant and effective running of the technical services unit.Contribute to both internal and multi-disciplinary meetings in support of maintaining and improving all aspects of the services provided by the department
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- oHold a B/TEC and NVQ3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science (or equivalent),
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
Desirable
- Pre and In Process Checking (PIPC) qualification (or working towards)
Experience
Essential
- oBe an experienced Pharmacy Technician with significant foundation knowledge of pharmacy processes.
- Experience of direct supervision/training of staff in a team based environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy environment
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- oHold a B/TEC and NVQ3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science (or equivalent),
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
Desirable
- Pre and In Process Checking (PIPC) qualification (or working towards)
Experience
Essential
- oBe an experienced Pharmacy Technician with significant foundation knowledge of pharmacy processes.
- Experience of direct supervision/training of staff in a team based environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy environment
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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