Job summary
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We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Principal Pharmacy Technician to lead our Aseptic Services team at the University Hospital of North Tees. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team, contributing to the efficient and effective delivery of pharmacy services across the hospital.
Main duties of the job
As thePrincipal Pharmacy Technician, you will take on a leadership role within the Aseptic Services Unit, overseeing the work of Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants. You will be responsible for ensuring that our service adheres to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, supporting safe, accurate, and efficient operations. You will also play a key role in managing stock control, ensuring the safe and rational use of products, and providing managerial support to the Pharmacy Operational Manager
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.
We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey
"Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please relate to attached job description for a more comprehensive list of duties.
Some aspects may include:
Lead, manage, and supervise the Aseptic Services team, ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality services.
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and guidelines related to aseptic manufacturing, compounding, and dispensing.
Maintain robust systems of work with proper documentation and procedures, ensuring a safe, accurate, and efficient service.
Act as an authorized signatory for pharmacy orders and non-stock requisitions.
Manage the production of aseptic products in collaboration with the accountable pharmacist and ensure staff and process validation.
Support the development of junior staff through mentorship, training, and participation in their appraisals.
Contribute to corporate objectives, including managing sickness absence, promoting staff well-being, and ensuring cost-effective operations.
Act as an ASCribe system manager, ensuring the quality of data in the pharmacy system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please relate to attached job description for a more comprehensive list of duties.
Some aspects may include:
Lead, manage, and supervise the Aseptic Services team, ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality services.
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and guidelines related to aseptic manufacturing, compounding, and dispensing.
Maintain robust systems of work with proper documentation and procedures, ensuring a safe, accurate, and efficient service.
Act as an authorized signatory for pharmacy orders and non-stock requisitions.
Manage the production of aseptic products in collaboration with the accountable pharmacist and ensure staff and process validation.
Support the development of junior staff through mentorship, training, and participation in their appraisals.
Contribute to corporate objectives, including managing sickness absence, promoting staff well-being, and ensuring cost-effective operations.
Act as an ASCribe system manager, ensuring the quality of data in the pharmacy system.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Well established numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above in English and Mathematics) for current entry to training scheme. Pharmacy Technician Qualification (NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent). Evidence of Continued Professional Development Registered as pharmacy technician with GPhC Evidence of ongoing competency in aseptic preparation as recognised by QAAPS
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further training to advance skills and knowledge in preparation for development To have successfully completed an Accredited Checking Technician Course* NVQ A1 or V1qualification Management Qualification Level 3 SMT qualification recognised by the Science Council Pre and In-process Accredited Checking Programme (PIPC) for Aseptic Services
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in production and aseptic services, in a hospital environment Experience of planning workload Experience in delivering training and
Desirable
- Experience of developing work processes and associated procedures Experience of undertaking appraisals Experience in staff management
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), COSHH and Farwell Audits Specialist knowledge of clean room technology, Quality Assurance and Cytotoxic dispensing/preparation Demonstrate ability to reliably check, input and record data and to identify discrepancies. Ability to pay good attention to detail. Demonstrate a good working knowledge of windows based systems, and be capable of using some Microsoft Office applications Be focused on patient care and the efficient and effective service delivery. Demonstrates practical knowledge of Quality systems. Experience in preparing SOPs
Desirable
- Knowledge of the ASCribe Pharmacy System
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Well established numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above in English and Mathematics) for current entry to training scheme. Pharmacy Technician Qualification (NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent). Evidence of Continued Professional Development Registered as pharmacy technician with GPhC Evidence of ongoing competency in aseptic preparation as recognised by QAAPS
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further training to advance skills and knowledge in preparation for development To have successfully completed an Accredited Checking Technician Course* NVQ A1 or V1qualification Management Qualification Level 3 SMT qualification recognised by the Science Council Pre and In-process Accredited Checking Programme (PIPC) for Aseptic Services
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in production and aseptic services, in a hospital environment Experience of planning workload Experience in delivering training and
Desirable
- Experience of developing work processes and associated procedures Experience of undertaking appraisals Experience in staff management
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), COSHH and Farwell Audits Specialist knowledge of clean room technology, Quality Assurance and Cytotoxic dispensing/preparation Demonstrate ability to reliably check, input and record data and to identify discrepancies. Ability to pay good attention to detail. Demonstrate a good working knowledge of windows based systems, and be capable of using some Microsoft Office applications Be focused on patient care and the efficient and effective service delivery. Demonstrates practical knowledge of Quality systems. Experience in preparing SOPs
Desirable
- Knowledge of the ASCribe Pharmacy System
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
