Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic registered pharmacy technician to join our outstanding Aseptic/Pharmacy cancer services team on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is a specialist role working as part of the Technical Services team to provide aseptic services within the department, for wider Trust.
The post holder will be required to work at both Conquest and EDGH sites.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Pharmacy Team in the provision of aseptic dispensing in the Pharmacy Technical Service Unit to:
- Supervises other staff within the aseptic process
- Manages the training and validation of aseptic staff
- Undergo regular validation tests.
- Participate in compounding of aseptic preparations, using appropriate equipment and in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice standards (GMP).
- Identify, select, compound and dispense drugs (may include clinical trial material) in accordance with prescriptions.
- Liaise with other healthcare professionals.
- Use of computer systems to generate work sheets and labels for compounding aseptic products.
- Participate in the in-house checking schemes, including tray checks and volume checks.
- Complete appropriate paper work accurately, in accordance with GMP, in preparation for final checking.
- Carry out environmental monitoring.
To follow all Health and Safety standards in compliance with Trust policies and procedures. This includes:
- Report all accidents, incidents and near misses.
- Dealing with hazardous chemicals (including cytotoxic drugs) used in the department, following COSHH regulations.
- Attendance of all mandatory training.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact me or speak to one of the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact me or speak to one of the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Pharmacy Technician BTEC or equivalent
- ACPT accreditation or working towards
- Accreditation (or working towards) Registered Pharmacy Technician
- Evidence of continued professional develop to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Risk assessment training
- Practise supervisor training
Experience
Essential
- 2 years as a qualified technician or equivalent Aseptic experience
- Experience of supervising colleagues
- Knowledge of QC auditing Aseptics
- Basic pharmaceutical knowledge and experience on actions and uses of medicines
Desirable
- Experience of chemotherapy/Aseptics
- Experience of Electronic Prescribing systems
- An interest in Oncology
Skills/knowledge/abilities
Essential
- Good written and oral skills for communicating with pharmacy team members, public and other healthcare professionals
- Numeracy skills - sufficient to complete pharmaceutical calculations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Pharmacy Technician BTEC or equivalent
- ACPT accreditation or working towards
- Accreditation (or working towards) Registered Pharmacy Technician
- Evidence of continued professional develop to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Risk assessment training
- Practise supervisor training
Experience
Essential
- 2 years as a qualified technician or equivalent Aseptic experience
- Experience of supervising colleagues
- Knowledge of QC auditing Aseptics
- Basic pharmaceutical knowledge and experience on actions and uses of medicines
Desirable
- Experience of chemotherapy/Aseptics
- Experience of Electronic Prescribing systems
- An interest in Oncology
Skills/knowledge/abilities
Essential
- Good written and oral skills for communicating with pharmacy team members, public and other healthcare professionals
- Numeracy skills - sufficient to complete pharmaceutical calculations
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
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest/Eastbourne
Pharmacy dept, Conquest Hospital, The Ridge
St Leonards on-sea
TN377RD
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
