Job summary
These are exciting times for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking Pharmacy Technician to help drive the technical services department at Weston Park Hospital.
The department currently houses 4 pharmaceutical isolators with another 4 due imminently within the cutting-edge clinical trial/A.T.M.P. (advanced therapy medicinal product) facility being developed within Weston Park.
Prospective candidates have a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of technical services in a large teaching hospital environment. As an integral member of this pharmacy team, you will deliver a high-quality service for patients and staff of this Trust.
To promote team working within the Pharmacy Department and Aseptic Services team. Responsible for co-ordinating staffing arrangements for the Aseptic Service and to liaise with other senior and Principal technicians to ensure appropriate skill mix and technical staff allocation throughout the department.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for supporting the Principal Technicians in the day-to-day management and development of the Chemotherapy Service within STH, in accordance with departmental strategic, capacity and business plans.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring efficient workflow and safe systems of work are maintained within the Weston park Aseptic suite as defined under statutory legislation, COSHH, and Professional Standards in their area of responsibility.
To provide support in aseptic preparation including chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition and civas from point of prescription receipt. And implementing developments within the service to meet the needs of the patient.
To ensure all required monitoring, cleaning, documentation, and any other regulatory requirements are completed.
To be aware and always follow all departmental operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidance.
To aseptically prepare products within the aseptic facilities including accurately measuring volumes, following departmental procedures.
To work flexibly between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 as part of the Aseptic team to provide and maintain a comprehensive pharmaceutical service.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
The pharmacy department at Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust comprises of approximately 450 staff working across 5 sites delivering care to patients from all over the country. We are keen to appoint enthusiastic and knowledgeable individuals to helps us to continue to provide a first class service.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 4 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 5. Training is also provided for candidates who may be hired at Band 4 to move up to Band 5.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- (Band 4 & 5) NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent level
- (Band 4) Buttercups level 2 qualification in Pharmacy or SMPO qualification
- (Band 4)SMT or other relevant science related qualification to progress to Band 5
Experience
Essential
- (Band 5) Knowledge of safe dispensing and aseptic practices
- (Band 5) Experience of working in a hospital Pharmacy Aseptic department
Desirable
- (Band 4) Experience including compounding of aseptic products in a GMP facility.
- (Band 4) Good working knowledge of safe dispensing and aseptic practices.
- (Band 4) Experience of working in a hospital
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- (Band 4 & 5) Ability to communicate effectively complex and sensitive information with members of the public and other health care professionals.
- (Band 4 & 5) Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with staff at all levels.
- (Band 4 & 5) Ability to work within narrow margins of error
- (Band 4 & 5) Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- (Band 4 & 5) Knowledge and Understanding of GMP and QA and its application to Aseptic processing. ? Experience of managing Staff and Services.
- (Band 4 & 5) Experience of managing Staff and Services.
Personal Qualities/Physical Attributes
Essential
- (Band 4 & 5)Ability to work in an isolator for prolonged periods
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- (Band 4 & 5) NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent level
- (Band 4) Buttercups level 2 qualification in Pharmacy or SMPO qualification
- (Band 4)SMT or other relevant science related qualification to progress to Band 5
Experience
Essential
- (Band 5) Knowledge of safe dispensing and aseptic practices
- (Band 5) Experience of working in a hospital Pharmacy Aseptic department
Desirable
- (Band 4) Experience including compounding of aseptic products in a GMP facility.
- (Band 4) Good working knowledge of safe dispensing and aseptic practices.
- (Band 4) Experience of working in a hospital
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- (Band 4 & 5) Ability to communicate effectively complex and sensitive information with members of the public and other health care professionals.
- (Band 4 & 5) Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with staff at all levels.
- (Band 4 & 5) Ability to work within narrow margins of error
- (Band 4 & 5) Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- (Band 4 & 5) Knowledge and Understanding of GMP and QA and its application to Aseptic processing. ? Experience of managing Staff and Services.
- (Band 4 & 5) Experience of managing Staff and Services.
Personal Qualities/Physical Attributes
Essential
- (Band 4 & 5)Ability to work in an isolator for prolonged periods
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).
