Job summary
Huddersfield Pharmacy Specials (HPS) is a NHS hosted Specials manufacturing unit.Our mission is to provide high quality, affordable specials throughout the UK to both Primary and Secondary Care. At HPS we manufacture a wide range of products including dermatological, oral and topical liquids, infusion fluids and ampoules. We also provide a bespoke packaging and labelling service.
The facility has a MHRA Manufacturer "Specials" Licence (MS), a Wholesale Distribution Authorisation (WDA(H)) and a Manufacturing Licence for Investigational Medicinal Products (Clinical Trials) (MIA(IMP)).
HPS has recently been transformed into a semi-autonomous division reporting to the CHFT Board through its own Management Board.
Main duties of the job
The Manufacturing Operative will work within our established manufacturing unit. The post holder undertakes the preparation, filling and packaging of medicines, together with a wide range of other activities to support the manufacturing section.
The work is carried out according to standard operating procedures designed to comply with the principles of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP).
The work is mainly undertaken in a clean room environment, which requires the applicant to change into specialized clean room clothing
About us
The ideal candidate will be a good team player but capable of working by themselves if required. Accuracy and attention to detail are important in this role. Some experience of working with computerised systems and documentation systems would be an advantage.
The post reports to the Section Head for Non-Sterile manufacturing and is a full time role. For further information about the role please contact Steven Addy, Senior Pharmacy Technician at Huddersfield Pharmacy Specials on 01484 355375.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Some knowledge of handling medicines would be an advantage however full training will be provided. Staff are encouraged to develop their skills, and opportunities will be available to work in other operational areas of HPS, following appropriate training. This may involve working at weekends and extended hours during the week.
See attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Some knowledge of handling medicines would be an advantage however full training will be provided. Staff are encouraged to develop their skills, and opportunities will be available to work in other operational areas of HPS, following appropriate training. This may involve working at weekends and extended hours during the week.
See attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-D / Level 9-3 in English, Mathematics and a Science based subject
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in a hospital pharmacy department
- Previous manufacturing experience
- Keyboard skills and computer literate
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Able to understand and follow written procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-D / Level 9-3 in English, Mathematics and a Science based subject
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in a hospital pharmacy department
- Previous manufacturing experience
- Keyboard skills and computer literate
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Able to understand and follow written procedures
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).
