Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Aseptic Services Team of the Pharmacy Department; applicants are welcomed from registered Pharmacy Technicians and Science Manufacturing Technicians.
This is your opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team providing essential cancer treatments to the people of Berkshire. Our Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit currently holds a LOW overall risk rating which was awarded during our last external Regional Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance audit in June 2023.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to support the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit in the provision of chemotherapy to patients within the Trust.
We are looking for a qualified technician to join our small friendly Aseptic Services team. You will have recent retail, hospital or aseptic experience, good communication skills, and knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice. You will also have experience of teamwork, staff supervision, training others and work planning.
We welcome applications from Pharmacy Technicians and Science Manufacturing Technicians who do or do not have prior experience of working in an Aseptic Services Unit. The applicant must demonstrate enthusiasm and knowledge regarding this service. A full training programme will be provided.
Main duties of the job
To participate in the provision of a safe, efficient and cost effective Aseptic Preparation Service for the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as part of a multidisciplinary team.
To be responsible for the supervision of activities within the clean room.
To assist in the management of the service as necessary.
Please see the Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role.
About us
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006. It was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority. The Trust has a successful record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, an area extending from Newbury in the west to Henley-on-Thames in the east, and including Wokingham and parts of Hampshire to the south and parts of Oxfordshire to the north. The Trust is Reading's biggest employer.
We put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community."
We areCompassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We areAspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We areResourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We areExcellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
The Pharmacy Department is a friendly and progressive team, committed to supporting professional development. The department consists of approximately 120 members of staff and includes Pharmacists, Technicians, Assistants and Admin staff from almost 40 different nationalities.
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key tasks will include the following:To assist and supervise, to a high quality, the safe and accurate provision of a chemotherapy compounding service. To support the roles of and work under the supervision of the Lead Technician & Accountable Pharmacist.
Main duties:1. To assist in the provision of a safe, efficient and high-quality aseptic pharmacy service to the Trusts patients.2. To actively encourage the adherence to all procedures relating to aseptic services and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).3. To have an excellent working knowledge of all procedures, guidelines, and legislation.4. To participate in the writing, review and update of Standard Operating Procedures and other Quality Assurance (QA) documentation.5. To liaise with pharmacists, production staff and QA staff on a daily basis, to help regulate and manage workflow efficiently.6. Participate in Pharmacy Team meetings as required.7. To problem solve at short notice such as stock supply, staff issues, equipment failures, capacity planning whilst maintaining the day-to-day service efficiently and safely.8. Able to work well in a team, train others, problem solve and work with attention to detail.9. Knowledge of cytotoxic handling. Awareness of the dangers associated with handling hazardous products.10. Knowledge of efficient stock control e.g. stock rotation, ordering.
See Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key tasks will include the following:To assist and supervise, to a high quality, the safe and accurate provision of a chemotherapy compounding service. To support the roles of and work under the supervision of the Lead Technician & Accountable Pharmacist.
Main duties:1. To assist in the provision of a safe, efficient and high-quality aseptic pharmacy service to the Trusts patients.2. To actively encourage the adherence to all procedures relating to aseptic services and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).3. To have an excellent working knowledge of all procedures, guidelines, and legislation.4. To participate in the writing, review and update of Standard Operating Procedures and other Quality Assurance (QA) documentation.5. To liaise with pharmacists, production staff and QA staff on a daily basis, to help regulate and manage workflow efficiently.6. Participate in Pharmacy Team meetings as required.7. To problem solve at short notice such as stock supply, staff issues, equipment failures, capacity planning whilst maintaining the day-to-day service efficiently and safely.8. Able to work well in a team, train others, problem solve and work with attention to detail.9. Knowledge of cytotoxic handling. Awareness of the dangers associated with handling hazardous products.10. Knowledge of efficient stock control e.g. stock rotation, ordering.
See Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role.
Person Specification
Job Role
Essential
- Methodical approach to work with accurate & precise attention to detail
- Able to assist in the training of staff
- Fluent in oral and written English with good verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of stock control
- Able to work with high level of concentration
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to use initiative, be calm and adaptable
Desirable
- Procedure/policy writing
- Up-to-date experience of working with isolator technology and aseptic preparation of chemotherapy products.
- Knowledge of GMP and regulations and legislation relevant to Aseptics
- Supervisory experience
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 Pharmacy services or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or SCOTVEC or equivalent and professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician or Science Manufacturing Technician
Person Specification
Job Role
Essential
- Methodical approach to work with accurate & precise attention to detail
- Able to assist in the training of staff
- Fluent in oral and written English with good verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of stock control
- Able to work with high level of concentration
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to use initiative, be calm and adaptable
Desirable
- Procedure/policy writing
- Up-to-date experience of working with isolator technology and aseptic preparation of chemotherapy products.
- Knowledge of GMP and regulations and legislation relevant to Aseptics
- Supervisory experience
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 Pharmacy services or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or SCOTVEC or equivalent and professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician or Science Manufacturing Technician
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
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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).
