Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Production Technician to join the Pharmacy team in the Cytotoxic Chemotherapy Production Unit, City Campus, at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH). You will be joining a team of hardworking and dedicated professionals who formulate, prepare and aseptically compound medicines for our most vulnerable patients.
You will be a Registered Science Technician with the Science Council or GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician. If you do not currently possess the required qualification and registration status, you must have extensive experience within production and be willing to undertake the Science Manufacturing Technician course to gain these, in order to fulfil all elements of the job role.
NB. The post holder must be in possession of Level 3 relevant Pharmaceutical Sciences of equivalent qualification and be a registered GPhC or RSciTech Technician to work as a Band 4. If the post holder is working towards this or needs to undertake this qualification and registration the post holder will be paid a spot salary of £24,750 per annum until relevant qualification and registration is gained.
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 medicines including chemotherapy and investigational medicinal products for clinical trial patients. The work will be varied and challenging, working to tight deadlines to achieve targets and respond to patient and 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. You will need to be able to work unsupervised in all aspects of pharmaceutical manufacturing, including: specialist aseptic dispensing, preparation of investigational medicinal products for clinical trial patients and work in specialised cleanroom environments using specialist equipment.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please carefully read the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please carefully read the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Qualification in Pharmacy Support Services (including Pharmacy Manufacturing Modules) or an equivalent Pharmacy Production Qualification or Experience
- To demonstrate they can be trained, gain new skills and work to set levels of competency
Desirable
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC OR Registered Science Manufacturing Technician (RSciTech) with Science Council
- Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing
- Aseptic dispensing course attended, e.g.Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing
Experience
Essential
- Some experience in sterile production.
- Ability to dispense aseptic products accurately following GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and SOP.
Desirable
- Experience in aseptic and chemotherapy production.
Communication
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Empathy with pharmacy customers
- Professional and approachable
- Confident & able to inspire confidence in others
- Can work well on their own or as part of a team.
- Self-motivated & able to motivate others
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Able to assess and minimise risk in production process
- Positive thinker, problem solver
Physical Skills
Essential
- Manual dexterity to perform detailed technical tasks accurately
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods
- Able to lift trays containing up to 5L of IV fluids.
- Good IT Skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Conscientious and compassionate.
- Flexibility - will be required to participate in rostered, flexible shift working, including evenings and weekends and bank holidays.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Manages their own time effectively, able to prioritise their work and work in an organised manner.
Desirable
- Organise and co-ordinate work and training of others
- Teaching skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Qualification in Pharmacy Support Services (including Pharmacy Manufacturing Modules) or an equivalent Pharmacy Production Qualification or Experience
- To demonstrate they can be trained, gain new skills and work to set levels of competency
Desirable
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC OR Registered Science Manufacturing Technician (RSciTech) with Science Council
- Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing
- Aseptic dispensing course attended, e.g.Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing
Experience
Essential
- Some experience in sterile production.
- Ability to dispense aseptic products accurately following GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and SOP.
Desirable
- Experience in aseptic and chemotherapy production.
Communication
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Empathy with pharmacy customers
- Professional and approachable
- Confident & able to inspire confidence in others
- Can work well on their own or as part of a team.
- Self-motivated & able to motivate others
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Able to assess and minimise risk in production process
- Positive thinker, problem solver
Physical Skills
Essential
- Manual dexterity to perform detailed technical tasks accurately
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods
- Able to lift trays containing up to 5L of IV fluids.
- Good IT Skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Conscientious and compassionate.
- Flexibility - will be required to participate in rostered, flexible shift working, including evenings and weekends and bank holidays.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Manages their own time effectively, able to prioritise their work and work in an organised manner.
Desirable
- Organise and co-ordinate work and training of others
- Teaching skills
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).