Production Pharmacist - Bank

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Our bank service aims to supply appropriately skilled staff to cover temporary shortages across both acute and community settings. Joining the bank provides an excellent opportunity for those who wish to gain insight and experience into diverse areas and specialities while providing you with the flexibility to choose your own working hours - we welcome applications from candidates who can work up to full time hours.

Main duties of the job

Manages safe supply of prepared sterile and non-sterile medicines.

Supervises staff (Technicians and Assistant Technical Officers) in designated section

Contributes to stock control and reduction in wastage of medicines in particular high cost chemotherapeutic agents.

Assists in training of rotational and pre-registration pharmacists working in section.

About us

We are committed to improving the working lives of our staff and maintaining a healthy and efficient work force while providing excellent care to our patients. Listed below is a summary of the Trust terms and conditions of registration to the Staff Bank, and staff benefits available.

All posts are subject to NHS pre-employment checks including occupational health clearance and DBS (where appropriate).
All pay progression is conditional upon a positive outcome at annual appraisal.
All successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay. You will be required to sign a DBS payment form which will be issued to you as part of your recruitment process.
All new employees will be required to attend the Trust induction programme and complete appropriate mandatory training requirements.
Where professional registration is required for a post it is the responsibility of the employee to maintain their registration.
The Trust operates a no smoking policy.

Date posted

20 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

317-2023-SB-B6Pharmacist

Job locations

Trustwide

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE7 7DN

Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage on a daily basis the provision of aseptic dispensing and licensed manufacturing services being undertaken in the RVI Production Unit. To include the checking of intravenous additives, parenteral nutrition, homecare, chemotherapy and large scale manufactured products.

To perform the professional role of a Registered Pharmacist, including advice, supervision and cooperation with colleagues, particularly in relation to support/cover for absent colleagues.

Participate in rotational training within Production Services to build knowledge and skills in all areas.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To perform the professional role of a Registered Pharmacist, including advice, supervision and cooperation with colleagues, particularly in relation to support/cover for absent colleagues.

Participate in rotational training within Production Services to build knowledge and skills in all areas.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

Theoretical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (Rules & Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors) and section 10 exemption.
Theoretical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (Rules & Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors) and section 10 exemption.
Aseptic and/or Non sterile preparation of injectable products/pharmaceuticals
Knowledge of the role and professional duties of a pharmacist within a hospital, community or commercial setting
Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
Degree in Pharmacy

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

Theoretical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (Rules & Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors) and section 10 exemption.
Theoretical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (Rules & Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors) and section 10 exemption.
Aseptic and/or Non sterile preparation of injectable products/pharmaceuticals
Knowledge of the role and professional duties of a pharmacist within a hospital, community or commercial setting
Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
Degree in Pharmacy

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.