Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Production team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH). As the Chief Technician - Pharmacy Production - Product Approver, you will be joining a team of hardworking and dedicated pharmacy professionals who compound cancer treatments for NUH patients.
You will be responsible for the final check and release of medicines manufactured, prepared or assembled in pharmacy production. You will also contribute to the leadership of the team of pharmacy technicians, science technicians and assistants to ensure patients receive their treatment in a timely and efficient way, ensure all required quality standards are met and drive continuous improvement throughout the team and department.
To be eligible for this post you must be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
The Pharmacy Production department has of four manufacturing areas. The Sterile Production Unit (SPU), Non-Sterile Manufacturing Unit (NSM) and Pharmacy Packing Unit (PPU) are based at the MHRA licensed facility at the Queens Medical Centre (QMC) campus. The Cytotoxic Chemotherapy Production Unit (Cytolab) is located at the City Hospital Campus. The post holder will be required to work at both the Cytotoxic Chemotherapy Production Unit (Cytolab) and Sterile Production Unit depending on the service demands.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the provision, management and development of safe and efficient pharmacy production services at NUH.
You will have excellent communication and organisational skills and the desire to provide a high quality, safe, effective and efficient service to our patients. You will demonstrate initiative, problem-solving and decision making skills.If you are able to demonstrate these skills and are looking for a new opportunity then this may be the perfect role for you.
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
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
The successful candidate must be highly motivated, a team player and have a desire to provide safe and effective medicines to patients in an acute hospital setting.
You will be on the GPhC register as a Pharmacy Technician.
For more specific details on what is involved in the job role please refer to the job description document enclosed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
The successful candidate must be highly motivated, a team player and have a desire to provide safe and effective medicines to patients in an acute hospital setting.
You will be on the GPhC register as a Pharmacy Technician.
For more specific details on what is involved in the job role please refer to the job description document enclosed.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician
- BTEC, City and Guilds or NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Services
Desirable
- Completed nationally accredited product approval accreditation programme
- Teaching qualification
- NEBs or equivalent certificate in Supervisory Management
- NVQ training qualification (assessor)
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Handle contained chemicals and pharmaceuticals including cytotoxic products.
- Already participating in the training of other staff
- Evidence of active participation in change Management
- To carry out appraisals and objective setting
- Flexibility - will be required to participate in rostered flexible shift working
- Must have the ability to wear appropriate PPE required for the role
Desirable
- Involvement in recruitment of staff
- Conducting return to work interviews following staff sickness
Physical skills
Essential
- Manual dexterity to perform detailed technical tasks accurately
- Able to stand/sit for long periods of times for production activities
- Push, carry, pack/unpack and move pharmaceutical products (weighing up to 10kg)
- Maintain sustained periods of concentration and attention to detail with frequent interruptions
- Good IT Skills/ ability to use VDU screens for several hours per day
Planning and Organisation skills
Essential
- Manages their own time effectively, able to prioritise their work and work in an organised manner
- Organise and co-ordinate work and training of others
- Able to oversee more than one task at a time, prioritise accordingly and work to agreed deadlines
- Able to work and perform under pressure
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Decision making and prioritisation skills
- Able to assess and minimise risk in production process
- Positive thinker, problem solver
- Able to analyse, interpret, label and dispense from prescriptions and production worksheets
- Works effectively as part of a team and also alone - depending on task
- Able to use initiative when dealing with a variety of situations
- Knows own limitations
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Empathy with pharmacy customers
- Persuasive, approachable
- Personal credibility & authority
- Confident & able to inspire confidence in others
- Self-motivated & able to motivate others
- Conscientious and reliable
Desirable
- Evidence of negotiating and communicating within Multi-disciplinary teams
- Counselling skills
Experience
Essential
- Several years' experience working at a senior level in Pharmacy Production
- Experience of working in a licensed/unlicensed production unit
- Extensive experience and knowledge of quality assurance of aseptic preparation services
- Evidence of setting up new systems of work
- Ability to dispense aseptic products accurately following GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
- Knowledge of GMP & MHRA guidelines
Desirable
- Experience of dispensing aseptic cytotoxic chemotherapy
- Supervisory level in the Pharmacy Production
- Initiate investigations and project work
- Knowledge of GCP , COSHH and health and safety standards
- Participated in MHRA inspections / Aseptic Preparation Audits
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician
- BTEC, City and Guilds or NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Services
Desirable
- Completed nationally accredited product approval accreditation programme
- Teaching qualification
- NEBs or equivalent certificate in Supervisory Management
- NVQ training qualification (assessor)
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Handle contained chemicals and pharmaceuticals including cytotoxic products.
- Already participating in the training of other staff
- Evidence of active participation in change Management
- To carry out appraisals and objective setting
- Flexibility - will be required to participate in rostered flexible shift working
- Must have the ability to wear appropriate PPE required for the role
Desirable
- Involvement in recruitment of staff
- Conducting return to work interviews following staff sickness
Physical skills
Essential
- Manual dexterity to perform detailed technical tasks accurately
- Able to stand/sit for long periods of times for production activities
- Push, carry, pack/unpack and move pharmaceutical products (weighing up to 10kg)
- Maintain sustained periods of concentration and attention to detail with frequent interruptions
- Good IT Skills/ ability to use VDU screens for several hours per day
Planning and Organisation skills
Essential
- Manages their own time effectively, able to prioritise their work and work in an organised manner
- Organise and co-ordinate work and training of others
- Able to oversee more than one task at a time, prioritise accordingly and work to agreed deadlines
- Able to work and perform under pressure
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Decision making and prioritisation skills
- Able to assess and minimise risk in production process
- Positive thinker, problem solver
- Able to analyse, interpret, label and dispense from prescriptions and production worksheets
- Works effectively as part of a team and also alone - depending on task
- Able to use initiative when dealing with a variety of situations
- Knows own limitations
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Empathy with pharmacy customers
- Persuasive, approachable
- Personal credibility & authority
- Confident & able to inspire confidence in others
- Self-motivated & able to motivate others
- Conscientious and reliable
Desirable
- Evidence of negotiating and communicating within Multi-disciplinary teams
- Counselling skills
Experience
Essential
- Several years' experience working at a senior level in Pharmacy Production
- Experience of working in a licensed/unlicensed production unit
- Extensive experience and knowledge of quality assurance of aseptic preparation services
- Evidence of setting up new systems of work
- Ability to dispense aseptic products accurately following GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
- Knowledge of GMP & MHRA guidelines
Desirable
- Experience of dispensing aseptic cytotoxic chemotherapy
- Supervisory level in the Pharmacy Production
- Initiate investigations and project work
- Knowledge of GCP , COSHH and health and safety standards
- Participated in MHRA inspections / Aseptic Preparation Audits
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).