Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
There is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacy technician or science manufacturing technician to become part of the clinical trials pharmacy aseptic team focusing on the delivery of aseptic clinical trials at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, by working in our oncology, CIVAS and advanced therapy units. The role will involve set-up, preparation and dispensing of aseptic products for clinical trials and building worksheets on our in-house compounding system to allow the safe and efficient manufacture of clinical trials.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of medicines innovation and development, by playing a part in research that will shape the future of medical treatments. UHS hosts a large variety of studies, including novel cell therapies and phase 1 trials, for various specialities such as cancer, neurology, ophthalmology, and haematology.
You will work closely with the specialist pharmacist teams in clinical trials, advanced therapies, haematology/oncology and our technical services team, as well as the research teams to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of investigational medicinal products (IMPs) in compliance with regulatory standards and protocols.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities:You will be responsible for organising daily clinical trials workload to ensure the requirements of the service are met, prepare & dispense aseptic products for clinical trials (including chemotherapy and advance medicinal products), and build & maintain up to date Clinical Trials worksheets.For an overview of the main duties and to understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail, please see the Job Description and Additional Information Sheet documents attached.
This role will also involve a weekend working commitment in the aseptic units, which would be half a day every 6 weeks.
What experience/skills are needed:Pre- and in-process checking within aseptic unit(s) (PIPC) accreditation is desired but not mandatory. If not already accredited, the successful candidate for this role would undertake the Pre and In Process checking (PIPC) qualification and complete associated competencies required for sign off in post.
You will need great attention to detail, organisational skills, knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and be passionate about providing high standards of patient care to patients enrolled on clinical trials.
Attached you will find the person specification, which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities:You will be responsible for organising daily clinical trials workload to ensure the requirements of the service are met, prepare & dispense aseptic products for clinical trials (including chemotherapy and advance medicinal products), and build & maintain up to date Clinical Trials worksheets.For an overview of the main duties and to understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail, please see the Job Description and Additional Information Sheet documents attached.
This role will also involve a weekend working commitment in the aseptic units, which would be half a day every 6 weeks.
What experience/skills are needed:Pre- and in-process checking within aseptic unit(s) (PIPC) accreditation is desired but not mandatory. If not already accredited, the successful candidate for this role would undertake the Pre and In Process checking (PIPC) qualification and complete associated competencies required for sign off in post.
You will need great attention to detail, organisational skills, knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and be passionate about providing high standards of patient care to patients enrolled on clinical trials.
Attached you will find the person specification, which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC / registered Science Manufacturing Technician (Apprenticeship Standard- Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals processing) in UK by the Science Council
- Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English A* to C or equivalent or IELTS test score 7 as required by GPhC if overseas candidate
- One of the following additional pharmacy qualifications - Accredited Checking PT (ACPT) Pre and In Processing Checking (PIPC) medicine management accreditation , TAQA assessor , CIPS level 4, foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day to day operational management of staff and workload.
- Experience of staff management/operational workload supervision
Desirable
- Completion of Practice supervisor programme or equivalent.
- Additional pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Foundation management or other recognised management qualification or demonstrable management experience TAQA Medicines Management qualification PIPC ACPT CIPS level 4
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics)
- Maintaining continuous professional development portfolio
- Dealing with customers/patients
Desirable
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- Stock control/ordering experience
- Experience of JAC or similar computer labelling/ordering system
- Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.: Providing a ward based medicines management service , Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Communicate effectively with others both in speaking and in writing
- Good team worker
- Attention to detail and accurate in work e.g. dispensing, calculations
- Able to use a range information technology programmes effectively including Pharmacy Computer system and Microsoft office programmes
- Able to use initiative, but know their own limitations and professional boundaries
- Demonstrate times when able to work effectively under pressure
- Tactful and show empathy
- Demonstrates being able to organise their and others workload and prioritise effectively
- Effectively work as part of a team
- Experience of supervision of staff or trainees
Desirable
- Participation in team meetings
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC / registered Science Manufacturing Technician (Apprenticeship Standard- Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals processing) in UK by the Science Council
- Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English A* to C or equivalent or IELTS test score 7 as required by GPhC if overseas candidate
- One of the following additional pharmacy qualifications - Accredited Checking PT (ACPT) Pre and In Processing Checking (PIPC) medicine management accreditation , TAQA assessor , CIPS level 4, foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day to day operational management of staff and workload.
- Experience of staff management/operational workload supervision
Desirable
- Completion of Practice supervisor programme or equivalent.
- Additional pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Foundation management or other recognised management qualification or demonstrable management experience TAQA Medicines Management qualification PIPC ACPT CIPS level 4
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics)
- Maintaining continuous professional development portfolio
- Dealing with customers/patients
Desirable
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- Stock control/ordering experience
- Experience of JAC or similar computer labelling/ordering system
- Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.: Providing a ward based medicines management service , Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Communicate effectively with others both in speaking and in writing
- Good team worker
- Attention to detail and accurate in work e.g. dispensing, calculations
- Able to use a range information technology programmes effectively including Pharmacy Computer system and Microsoft office programmes
- Able to use initiative, but know their own limitations and professional boundaries
- Demonstrate times when able to work effectively under pressure
- Tactful and show empathy
- Demonstrates being able to organise their and others workload and prioritise effectively
- Effectively work as part of a team
- Experience of supervision of staff or trainees
Desirable
- Participation in team meetings
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).
