University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Pharmacy Technician - Aseptic Services

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Job summary

This is an exciting for a Pharmacy Technician time to join University Hospitals Plymouth within our aseptic services department.

We provide cytotoxic chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies and parenteral nutrition in house. We are currently planning for an offsite aseptic unit which will offer opportunities for the future.

We are looking to recruit a Pharmacy Technician who would like the opportunity to develop their leadership and management skills in an innovative department. Further study will be encouraged for you to progress your pharmacy career.

These posts are suitable for those registered technicians who already have accredited checking and Pre and In-process checking PIPC qualifications. We also welcome applications from newly qualified registered technicians and community pharmacy technicians without these qualifications who would like to work towards a band 5 post and achieve the qualifications.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification

Main duties of the job

Co-ordinates and prioritises the daily production workload taking into account clinical priority.

Undertake technical duties in the preparation of pharmaceuticals within the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit, ensuring all products are prepared following quality guidelines to ensure patients receive products that are safe to use.

To supervise the work of Assistant Technical Officers, Senior Assistant Technical Officers, Specialist Technical Officer's and students in conjunction with the Senior Specialist Technicians

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission.

We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Date posted

18 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

216-NC-C5667129

Job locations

Derriford Hospital Pharmacy department

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise the daily production workload taking into account clinical priority.

2. To prepare and prioritise cancer chemotherapy and medicines for injection, using laminar airflow cabinets or isolator technology, providing all necessary in-process checks, within the clean room environment, isolated from direct supervision.

3. To work unsupervised if necessary in the preparation of cancer chemotherapy.

4. T o prepare cancer chemotherapy for intrathecal use according to Department of Health guidelines, local Trust policy and departmental procedures.

5. To complete the initial check of cytotoxic and non-cytotoxic injectables completing the in-house competency assessment and the regional accredited pre and in process checking accuracy accreditation.

6. To complete a final accuracy check against a prescription for cytotoxic injectables prepared and released as a special manufactured product by an external supplier.

7. Ensure compliance with Aseptic Dispensing for NHS Patients to ensure the product is fit for its intended use.

8. Assist in ensuring the department is fully compliant with the requirements of EL (97) 52 audits, to ensure all production operations are carried out in accordance to pre-established procedures and in accordance with good manufacturing practice.

9. Raise deviations for any change to a process or procedure and ensure they are escalated appropriately to the Production Services Manager/deputy and the Accountable Pharmacist/Deputy and any actions as requested completed.

10. To supervise Assistant Technical Officers, Senior Assistant Technical Officers, Specialist Technical Officers, and students within aseptic services.

11. To train and carry out competency assessments of Assistant Technical Officers, Senior Assistant Technical Officers, Specialist Technical Officers and students in the production of all products under the guidance of the Senior Specialist Technicians.

12. Prepare and update training portfolios for all production unit staff and complete performance reviews and appraisals.

13. To train and carry out assessments for students under the supervision of an assessor.

14. Act as a mentor to ensure career and personal development of colleagues.

15. Interview as part of the recruitment and selection process as required by the Production Services Manager/Deputy.

16. To follow carefully all standard operating procedures to ensure all products are made safely and efficiently in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice Guidelines.

17. To prepare the first draft of master product documentation for new products and the first draft of new standard operating procedures.

18. To prepare product documentation, with all types of calculations, and the production of labels using the Prisym 2000 label software.

19. To participate in the preparation of clinical trials completing all necessary documentation as described in the study protocol.

20. To assemble the raw materials and consumables required to prepare each individual product ensuring total segregation of each preparation using a box or tray segregation system as defined in the standard operating procedure.

21. To complete any environmental monitoring or operator validation tests requested by the quality assurance team.

22. To complete, maintain and file all relevant documents, records and reports.

23. To assist with stock control including the production and checking of routine stock checks and ensuring stock rotation and expiry date checks.

24. To co-operate and participate in any training and development in technical services, attending such study days and courses as necessary for service development.

25. To clean the pharmacy aseptic suite and support rooms following standard operating procedures and using specific methods of cleaning, ensuring appropriate quality control samples are taken and cleaning logs filled out.

26. To take part in an on-call emergency duty rota to assist the on-call pharmacist to include; -

a. Information relating to queries about aseptic services work.

b. Preparation of emergency medicines, for example, cancer chemotherapy, eye drops etc.

c. Preparation of scheduled treatments which are unable to be made in advance.