Quality Assurance / Technical Services Technician

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join our friendly Aseptic services team, to provide high quality aseptic services.

You'll join a team of highly professional and dedicated staff whose aim is to provide an excellent, patient focused service.

You'll participate in the day to day routine activities of the aseptic unit. The prime function of the unit is the preparation of a range of aseptic products including cytotoxic and monoclonal antibody treatments.

Main duties of the job

Participate in the day-to-day routine activities of the aseptic unit. Support the delivery, development, and implementation of all aspects of technical services.

Work in a team of other Band 4/5 Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants, to assist in the provision of the aseptic preparation service. The safe and efficient provision of aseptic chemotherapy and monoclonal antibodies products to patients in the Trust.

Carry out validation and training activities in areas such as aseptic dispensing of products and performing pre and in-process checks.

Support, develop and implement Quality Management Systems that provide reassurance of the safe running of Somerset FT Beacon Pharmacy.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!