Job summary
To undertake all technical duties in the Sterile Production Unit, participating in the provision of all aseptic and sterile manufacturing services, in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and MHRA guidance, to ensure a high-quality, safe, timely and consistent service and contributing to the overall operation of the department.
To work unsupervised in all aspects of sterile batch production, specialist aseptic dispensing activities, clinical trial material preparation, CIVAS activities, cytotoxic reconstitution services and Neonatal, Paediatric and Adult TPN, manufacturing complex sterile and aseptic products in isolators and laminar air flow cabinets.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the summary below you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification.This interesting and varied role will require you to process and manufacture a wide range of sterile products including Parenteral nutrition bags and chemotherapy. The work will be varied and challenging, working to tight deadlines to achieve targets and respond to customer needs. You should be able work under pressure, prioritise and organise workloads and be able to work alone or as part of a bigger team.We are looking for confident self-motivated individuals with excellent IT, communication, problem solving and decision making skills.To work unsupervised in all aspects of sterile batch production, specialist aseptic dispensing activities, clinical trial material preparation, CIVAS activities, cytotoxic reconstitution services and Neonatal, Paediatric and Adult TPN, manufacturing complex sterile and aseptic products in isolators and laminar air flow cabinets.
About us
Youll need to be able to work 37.5 hours over 7 days of the week as required and as the service develops, you may be required to work a shift system. The department offers a weekend and bank holiday on-call service which you will be expected to participate in once fully trained.If you are a skilled and motivated Technician looking for the next career step, then you should consider applying for this role.
Due to COVID-19 and the Governments guidance on social distancing your interview may be carried out via Microsoft Teams. If this is the case you will be notified in advance so that if you dont have the app you can download it either on to your phone or computer/laptop.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake all technical duties in the Sterile Production Unit, participating in the provision of all aseptic and sterile manufacturing services, in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and MHRA guidance, to ensure a high-quality, safe, timely and consistent service and contributing to the overall operation of the department.
To work unsupervised in all aspects of sterile batch production, specialist aseptic dispensing activities, clinical trial material preparation, CIVAS activities, cytotoxic reconstitution services and Neonatal, Paediatric and Adult TPN, manufacturing complex sterile and aseptic products in isolators and laminar air flow cabinets.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake all technical duties in the Sterile Production Unit, participating in the provision of all aseptic and sterile manufacturing services, in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and MHRA guidance, to ensure a high-quality, safe, timely and consistent service and contributing to the overall operation of the department.
To work unsupervised in all aspects of sterile batch production, specialist aseptic dispensing activities, clinical trial material preparation, CIVAS activities, cytotoxic reconstitution services and Neonatal, Paediatric and Adult TPN, manufacturing complex sterile and aseptic products in isolators and laminar air flow cabinets.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
Experience
Essential
- Working in a Pharmacy team
- Familiar with Pharmacy electronic systems
Desirable
- Experience of dispensing aseptic products
- Familiar with Ascribe
Communication skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to integrate into a multidisciplinary team
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work accurately with good attention to detail
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Able to work on your own or as part of a team
Desirable
- Ability to assess and minimise risk in production process
Planning and organisation
Essential
- Manages their own time effectively, able to prioritise their work and work in an organised manner
- Self motivated and able to motivate others
Desirable
- Teaching skills.
- Organise and co-ordinate work and training of others
Physical skills
Essential
- Manual dexterity to perform aseptic manipulations using syringes
- Must be able to work for long periods with high levels of concentration
- Able to lift trays containing up to 9L of IV fluids
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility - May be required to participate in rostered, flexible shift working, including evenings and weekends
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
Experience
Essential
- Working in a Pharmacy team
- Familiar with Pharmacy electronic systems
Desirable
- Experience of dispensing aseptic products
- Familiar with Ascribe
Communication skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to integrate into a multidisciplinary team
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work accurately with good attention to detail
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Able to work on your own or as part of a team
Desirable
- Ability to assess and minimise risk in production process
Planning and organisation
Essential
- Manages their own time effectively, able to prioritise their work and work in an organised manner
- Self motivated and able to motivate others
Desirable
- Teaching skills.
- Organise and co-ordinate work and training of others
Physical skills
Essential
- Manual dexterity to perform aseptic manipulations using syringes
- Must be able to work for long periods with high levels of concentration
- Able to lift trays containing up to 9L of IV fluids
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility - May be required to participate in rostered, flexible shift working, including evenings and weekends
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).