Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative and self motivated individual to join our expanding pharmacy aseptic services/clinical trials team. The team at Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust comprises of approximately 500 pharmacy staff working across five sites and is one of the biggest pharmacy departments in the country.
Principal Technicians work with the Accountable Pharmacist, Chief Technician, and Specialist Pharmacists to ensure the CIVAS service is delivered efficiently, safely and meets or exceeds are relevant quality standards.
You will participate in the planning, organisation, provision and maintenance of the clinical trials service and to be part of the flexible working team in line with current departmental policies and procedures for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, current UK and EU legislation.
Principal Technicians act as role models and manage their own team of staff and therefore are expected to demonstrate excellent working knowledge of aseptic services, clinical trials and exhibit exemplary PROUD values.
As a Principal Technician you must be driven, enthusiastic, flexible and dependable. You are required to have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider MDT. Ideal candidates should be able to demonstrate leadership skills within a hospital pharmacy setting, as well as effective organisational and communication skills.
Main duties of the job
- Be responsible for the day to day management of aseptic dispensing services to maximise efficiency and product quality
- To deliver a quality aseptic dispensing service.
- To implement developments within aseptic services to meet the needs of the patient, and to work towards the standardisation of aseptic services Trust-wide.
- To develop, train and motivate staff ensuring they feel valued both for their contribution to the department and as individuals.
- Provide highly specialist technical expertise in the preparation of injectable medicines
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all 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 commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also mean it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas. Known as the outdoor city, it is a lovely place to make your home.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent level
- Leeds University Aseptic Preparation of Medicines (APDM) short course, or be willing to undertake
- Current GPhC Registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Aseptic BTEC or PTQA certificate or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- NIHR GCP Training
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively complex and sensitive information with members of the public and other health care professionals.
- Ability to work both autonomously and effectively as part of a team and with staff at all levels.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with staff at all levels.
- Ability to use own initiative to manage a team to prioritise and organise complex daily tasks, adapting where necessary in response to changing demands
- Ability to work within narrow margins of error
- Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent IT skills including understanding of all Microsoft Office programmes
- Demonstrate the ability to clearly and accurately complete routine and complex documentation and calculations
- Ability to train/coach/teach tasks to all staff
- Ability to maintain quality standards as per SOP and work to set procedures
- Ability to stock control
Desirable
- Ability to review protocols and pharmacy manuals and provide technical advice.
- Ability to create worksheets and write dispensing guides for individual clinical trial studies.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of GMP, QAAPS and QA and its application to Aseptic processing
- Knowledge of GCP and Clinical Trials
- Extensive post qualification experience of working in an aseptic/production environment
- Proven training experience
- Significant supervisory/management experience
- H &S training, knowledge of handling hazardous chemicals according to local SOP & COSHH
- Knowledge of pharmacy-based computer systems
- Management training on policies and procedures, equal opportunities, IPR etc.
- Knowledge of the correct techniques for moving and handling.
Desirable
- Understanding and use of Chemocare electronic prescribing system
- SOP writing and change management
Personal Qualities / Physical Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with staff and managers
- Demonstrate the ability to motivate self and others.
- Good attention to detail and responsible attitude to quality and accuracy.
- Ability to solve complex problems.
- Ability to deal with distressing situations.
- Good time keeping.
- Must have good personal hygiene.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent level
- Leeds University Aseptic Preparation of Medicines (APDM) short course, or be willing to undertake
- Current GPhC Registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Aseptic BTEC or PTQA certificate or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- NIHR GCP Training
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively complex and sensitive information with members of the public and other health care professionals.
- Ability to work both autonomously and effectively as part of a team and with staff at all levels.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with staff at all levels.
- Ability to use own initiative to manage a team to prioritise and organise complex daily tasks, adapting where necessary in response to changing demands
- Ability to work within narrow margins of error
- Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent IT skills including understanding of all Microsoft Office programmes
- Demonstrate the ability to clearly and accurately complete routine and complex documentation and calculations
- Ability to train/coach/teach tasks to all staff
- Ability to maintain quality standards as per SOP and work to set procedures
- Ability to stock control
Desirable
- Ability to review protocols and pharmacy manuals and provide technical advice.
- Ability to create worksheets and write dispensing guides for individual clinical trial studies.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of GMP, QAAPS and QA and its application to Aseptic processing
- Knowledge of GCP and Clinical Trials
- Extensive post qualification experience of working in an aseptic/production environment
- Proven training experience
- Significant supervisory/management experience
- H &S training, knowledge of handling hazardous chemicals according to local SOP & COSHH
- Knowledge of pharmacy-based computer systems
- Management training on policies and procedures, equal opportunities, IPR etc.
- Knowledge of the correct techniques for moving and handling.
Desirable
- Understanding and use of Chemocare electronic prescribing system
- SOP writing and change management
Personal Qualities / Physical Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with staff and managers
- Demonstrate the ability to motivate self and others.
- Good attention to detail and responsible attitude to quality and accuracy.
- Ability to solve complex problems.
- Ability to deal with distressing situations.
- Good time keeping.
- Must have good personal hygiene.
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).
