Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for two Production Technicians to join our Chemotherapy Preparation and Dispensing team. The role is fully integrated within our current aseptic team of assistants, pharmacy technicians, science manufacturing technicians and pharmacists. You will be based in the Pharmacy Chemotherapy Unit located in Guy's Cancer Centre.
Main duties of the job
The role will support the production of chemotherapy products for use within the Trust in accordance with GMP, recognised standards and current departmental procedures to ensure a safe, efficient and timely service.
The successful candidate will haveknowledge and skills to
- Prioritise workload dependent on the patient's status, appointment time and order of chemotherapy and escalate any issues to the Senior Technician
- Troubleshoot routine out of specification results and missing documentation prior to review by the authorised Pharmacists
- Respond to nurse queries relating to progress of chemotherapy doses, in order to provide an estimated time for treatment availability
- Supervise and train junior members of the team
About us
You will work in a department where the learning opportunities are many and you can maintain your personal development. You will have the satisfaction of being involved in a service that makes a real difference to patient care in a department where your hard work will be recognised and appreciated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who demonstrate competencies in aseptic services, excellent communication skills and commitment to patient care.
More information on the role and its requirements can be found in the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who demonstrate competencies in aseptic services, excellent communication skills and commitment to patient care.
More information on the role and its requirements can be found in the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited specialist knowledge of pharmaceutical production to diploma / BTEC level or equivalent gained through experience.
- Pharmaceutical Services NVQ level 2
Desirable
- NVQ 3 in pharmaceutical manufacturing or equivalent experience at that level
Experience
Essential
- Portfolio demonstrating competence within an aseptic GMP environment manufacturing / preparing medicines
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior staff within an aseptic GMP environment manufacturing / preparing medicines
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to work to set procedures. Demonstrated ability to clearly/accurately complete routine documentation.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of GMP and QA in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. Demonstrated ability to motivate self and others.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure accurately
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative
- Demonstrated ability to solve routine problems
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively routine information using clear written and spoken English and overcome barriers to understanding.
- Demonstrated basic pharmacy computer and IT skills including: Email, word processing, spreadsheets and accurate data entry.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited specialist knowledge of pharmaceutical production to diploma / BTEC level or equivalent gained through experience.
- Pharmaceutical Services NVQ level 2
Desirable
- NVQ 3 in pharmaceutical manufacturing or equivalent experience at that level
Experience
Essential
- Portfolio demonstrating competence within an aseptic GMP environment manufacturing / preparing medicines
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior staff within an aseptic GMP environment manufacturing / preparing medicines
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to work to set procedures. Demonstrated ability to clearly/accurately complete routine documentation.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of GMP and QA in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. Demonstrated ability to motivate self and others.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure accurately
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative
- Demonstrated ability to solve routine problems
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively routine information using clear written and spoken English and overcome barriers to understanding.
- Demonstrated basic pharmacy computer and IT skills including: Email, word processing, spreadsheets and accurate data entry.
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).
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).
