Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, pro-active and enthusiastic Assistant Technical Officer to work in our busy and friendly Aseptic Unit within the Pharmacy Department to cover maternity leave
You will work as part of a dedicated team involved in the preparation and dispensing of aseptic products. You will perform duties such as organising and supervising processes within the aseptic unit such as; specialist cleaning, transfer disinfection, stock control, physical and environmental monitoring as well as dispensing and preparing sterile products.
You should be eager to learn, flexible, reliable, able to work accurately, follow detailed standard operating procedures and have good attention to detail. Hours of work will be discussed with weekdays operating between the hours of 7.30am and 5.20pm and a requirement to participate in the rota for the weekend and Bank Holiday service provision.
For an informal discussion please contact Faye Millward, Senior Pharmacy Technician - Aseptic Services on Tel. 01384 244031 or email: f.millward@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
As a member of the aseptic team your responsibilities will include:
- Aseptic manufacture and preparation processes in sterile conditions using specialist equipment.
- Preparing documentation for aseptic processing
- Dispensing of oral medication and IV products.
- Performing stock management
- Performing environmental monitoring in the aseptic unit
- Dispensing TPN
- Undertake specialised cleaning of the aseptic unit.
- Supervision and training of other staff working in aseptic services, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery and observing good manufacturing practice.
Please see full job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or Equivalent) in Maths and English grade C or above
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience underpinned by appropriate training or equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Skills & Experience
Essential
- IT literate, use of databases, Microsoft etc
- Good team worker and also able to work on own initiative.
- Previous experience working in a pharmacy aseptic unit and manufacturing chemotherap
- Able to lead and undertake responsibility
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice
- Has good dexterity and ability to work within standard operating procedures
Desirable
- Experience as a dispenser
- Experience of stock management and stock control systems
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Able to supervise and support senior members of the team
- Friendly, supportive and able to motivate others.
- Able to cope with change
Interests & Motivation to the Job
Essential
- Self-motivating within the workplace.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage own time well.
- Committed to own training.
- Be capable of all tasks in job description including manual handling of pharmaceuticals.
- Able to work during the normal working week, extended hours, weekends and bank holidays.
- Able to commute between places of work to meet requirements of the post/service
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to mix with existing staff
- Good written/oral communication skills
- Flexible and reliable
Trust Vision & Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
- We would expect your values and behaviours to reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or Equivalent) in Maths and English grade C or above
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience underpinned by appropriate training or equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Skills & Experience
Essential
- IT literate, use of databases, Microsoft etc
- Good team worker and also able to work on own initiative.
- Previous experience working in a pharmacy aseptic unit and manufacturing chemotherap
- Able to lead and undertake responsibility
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice
- Has good dexterity and ability to work within standard operating procedures
Desirable
- Experience as a dispenser
- Experience of stock management and stock control systems
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Able to supervise and support senior members of the team
- Friendly, supportive and able to motivate others.
- Able to cope with change
Interests & Motivation to the Job
Essential
- Self-motivating within the workplace.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage own time well.
- Committed to own training.
- Be capable of all tasks in job description including manual handling of pharmaceuticals.
- Able to work during the normal working week, extended hours, weekends and bank holidays.
- Able to commute between places of work to meet requirements of the post/service
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to mix with existing staff
- Good written/oral communication skills
- Flexible and reliable
Trust Vision & Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
- We would expect your values and behaviours to reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility
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).
