Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Senior Assistant Technical Officer to join both the Pharmacy Production team in the Cytotoxic Chemotherapy production Department (Cytolab) and Clinical Trials team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).
You will be joining a team of hardworking and dedicated pharmacy and research professionals who compound cancer treatments for NUH patients.
As part of the role you will be required to complete the Pharmacy Support Staff qualification, unless you already have this qualification. Until the qualification is gained the applicant will be a Band 2 and will move to Band 3 upon qualification.
The Pharmacy Production department at NUH has four manufacturing areas. The Cytotoxic Chemotherapy production department (CytoLab) is based at City campus, 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 post holder will be primarily based at the Cytotoxic Chemotherapy Production Unit (Cytolab) and the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Unit.
Both departments are based at the City Hospital campus but the post holder may be asked to provide support cross site as per the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
You will receive full training from our dedicated and experienced pharmacy production and clinical trials teams. Once trained, you will be required to prepare, assemble and manufacture chemotherapy treatments for cancer patients at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. You will also be required to deliver cancer treatments to NUH wards and departments and the City Campus and support the department in ordering and managing stock.
The post holder will also be required to support the Clinical Trials team with all aspects of clinical trials and pharmacy stock management, completion and maintenance of clinical trials documentation, ordering and archiving.
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
You should familiarise yourself with the job description attached to this advert for the full list of duties and responsibilities.
The post holder will undertake all technical duties in the Chemotherapy Production Unit, participating in the provision of all aseptic 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.
The post holder will also provide support to the Clinical Trials team with stock management and essential accurate and timely recording of clinical trials data.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You should familiarise yourself with the job description attached to this advert for the full list of duties and responsibilities.
The post holder will undertake all technical duties in the Chemotherapy Production Unit, participating in the provision of all aseptic 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.
The post holder will also provide support to the Clinical Trials team with stock management and essential accurate and timely recording of clinical trials data.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade C or above in English language, Maths
Desirable
- Possession of or working towards NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services in the relevant units for pharmacy production
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Hospital experience
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in aseptic production
Communication skills
Essential
- Good verbal interpersonal skills
- Empathy with pharmacy customers
- Confident
- Self-motivated
- Good team player
Desirable
- Ability to motivate others
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work accurately
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
Desirable
- Ability to assess and minimise risk in production process
- Decision making and prioritisation skills
Planning and organisation
Essential
- Manage own time effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
Physical skills
Essential
- Manual dexterity to repeatedly perform detailed technical tasks accurately
- Sustained periods of concentration
- Basic level of IT Skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Conscientious
- Willingness to take on new tasks after appropriate training
- Flexibility - will be required to participate in rostered, flexible shift working, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade C or above in English language, Maths
Desirable
- Possession of or working towards NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services in the relevant units for pharmacy production
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Hospital experience
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in aseptic production
Communication skills
Essential
- Good verbal interpersonal skills
- Empathy with pharmacy customers
- Confident
- Self-motivated
- Good team player
Desirable
- Ability to motivate others
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work accurately
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
Desirable
- Ability to assess and minimise risk in production process
- Decision making and prioritisation skills
Planning and organisation
Essential
- Manage own time effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
Physical skills
Essential
- Manual dexterity to repeatedly perform detailed technical tasks accurately
- Sustained periods of concentration
- Basic level of IT Skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Conscientious
- Willingness to take on new tasks after appropriate training
- Flexibility - will be required to participate in rostered, flexible shift working, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
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.