Job summary
We are looking for registered Pharmacy Technician or a registered Science Manufacturing Technician to join our expanding Aseptic Department.
The candidate will be part of the Aseptic Unit team, this includes Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Science Manufacturing Technicians and Assistants.
You will be based at the Tunbridge Wells Hospital working in a newly re-commissioned Aseptic Unit within the Pharmacy department.
The successful candidate will be integral in the supplying IV SACTs to patients across the trust following GMP and local operating procedures.
Main duties of the job
The applicant must be a registered Pharmacy Technician or a registered Science Manufacturing Technician.
You must have had experienced working within the aseptic environment preparing Cytotoxic, monoclonal antibodies, TPN or CIVAs products.
You must have the required knowledge and a very understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
Experience in the physical and microbiological monitoring of an aseptic environment.
Duties include:Participating in a range of duties within the aseptic department these include the preparation, checking and manufacturing of aseptically prepared products in accordance with national and local guidelines and standards.
To participate in the Quality Assurance with the deliverance of the Quality Management System according to national, regional and local requirements.
To support the Senior team with the training and supervision of Assistants, TP's, PTPT's and trainee SMT's.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:o At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEc in Pharmaceutical Science and/or NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 or Science Manufacturing Technician - SMT Apprenticeship (Level 3 Diploma in the principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals processing).
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or Registered Science Technician (RSsciTech)
- Registered Science Technician (RSsciTech)
Desirable
- National Accreditation Pre and n-Process Checking
- National Accreditation Practice Supervisor
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working within an Aseptic Unit.
- Knowledge of GMP
- Pharmacy Computerised Systems
- Current evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Leeds Aseptic Aseptic Dispensing Course or Equivalent
- Evidence of Training and Supervision
- Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance Experience
Skills
Essential
- Good command of the English language
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
- Articulate and Numerate skills
- Good oral and written communication skills.
Desirable
- Experience in report writing
- Experience of supervising staff
- Good Training Skill
- Good word processing and IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEc in Pharmaceutical Science and/or NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 or Science Manufacturing Technician - SMT Apprenticeship (Level 3 Diploma in the principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals processing).
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or Registered Science Technician (RSsciTech)
- Registered Science Technician (RSsciTech)
Desirable
- National Accreditation Pre and n-Process Checking
- National Accreditation Practice Supervisor
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working within an Aseptic Unit.
- Knowledge of GMP
- Pharmacy Computerised Systems
- Current evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Leeds Aseptic Aseptic Dispensing Course or Equivalent
- Evidence of Training and Supervision
- Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance Experience
Skills
Essential
- Good command of the English language
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
- Articulate and Numerate skills
- Good oral and written communication skills.
Desirable
- Experience in report writing
- Experience of supervising staff
- Good Training Skill
- Good word processing and IT skills
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
