Job summary
We have a vacancy for a Pre-Registration Pharmacy Science Manufacturing Technician to join our fantastic team at Yeovil District Hospital Pharmacy Aseptic Unit.
We are looking for a committed Pharmacy Assistant ideally with experience in technical services who is looking for progression to become a Science Manufacturing Technician.
The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
The Pharmacy Aseptic Unit is a section 10 unit which prepares, dispenses and manufactures a wide range of products including MAbs, CIVAS, clinical trials and cytotoxic drugs.
There are a number of exciting developments on the horizon and we will require your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to ensure the department maintains key standards and meets regulatory requirements.
Main duties of the job
Communication:
To work with other Pharmacy Assistants/Technicians/Science Manufacturing Technicians
To encourage best practice among operators.
To communicate with Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals regarding products manufactured in the unit.
To communicate with Quality Control staff regarding regulatory standards.
Organisation and Planning:
To ensure own validations are maintained in line with departmental procedures.
To perform South west Accuracy Assessment for Aseptic Preparation and maintain accreditation for Pre and In Process Checking.
To assist in the organisation and planning of training and development of staff.
About us
Yeovil District Hospital is now part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts. The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job role:
Participate in the day to day routine activities of the aseptic unit. All tasks the post holder is required to perform will be supervised at all times by Pharmacists, senior technicians or senior assistants.
This is a 2 year training position working towards the Level 3 diploma Science manufacturing technician.
Aseptic Services
To assist with the daily and weekly cleaning of the unit according to procedure.
- To assist with the environmental monitoring process within the unit.
- To assist with the dedicated garment collection for micron clean.
- To assist in the aseptic unit and Macmillan top up when required.
- Prepare worksheets for the preparation of aseptic products.
- Carry out assembly, spraying in and packing of aseptically prepared and cytotoxic items.
- To participate in the preparation and reconstitution of cytotoxic drug using approved protocols, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures.
- To participate in the dispensing of prescribed oral medication, and IV/IM/SC injections.
- Prepare extravasation boxes as requested.
- To assist with the assembly and movement of stock, top up of equipment, materials and consumables used in the department.
- To assist with maintaining stock levels and ordering of stock, materials and consumables.
- Ensure spraying in, hand wash, broth tests and changing validation tasks are performed by staff working within the aseptic unit.
- Assist in the upkeep and maintenance of documentation including Standard Operating Procedures.
- Be proactive in identifying improved, more efficient methods of working.
- Monitor and advise senior colleagues regarding non-conformities within the aseptic unit, record these non-conformities.
- To select and assemble drugs and consumables for individual products in advance of manufacture in accordance with a worksheet, with regard to strength of drug, vial size and choice of infusion bag/diluent etc.
- To attend and contribute to departmental meetings as a forum for discussing (potential) errors and changes in practice or procedures within the unit, with all members of staff.
- Book out aseptically prepared products to ensure accurate drug usage data is available.
- To understand limits of authority attached to this role, to work within legal requirements to the departmental procedure and protocols, request supervision or support when necessary.
- To assist in maintaining appropriate standards of service; to be aware of all relevant guidelines, policies and procedures; to adopt the principles of safe handling and storage of medicines.
- Fill out deviations when required for out of spec results and investigate the reasons why they went out of spec.
- To help maintain accurate records of microbiology monitoring, graphs and tables.
Clinical Trials
- Assist with the receipt and storage of deliveries of pharmaceutical goods for clinical trials according to the requirements of GCP including acknowledging receipt by fax or IVRS system where appropriate.
- Over label clinical trial medication according to standard operating procedures where required.
- Assist with the completion of all relevant clinical trial documentation.
- Maintaining an up to date and easily accessible filing system this will include electronic systems.
- Document all returned clinical trial medication on the accountability logs according to the appropriate Standard Operating Procedures.
- Once authorised, document and destroy any returned or expired clinical trial medication according to local standard operating procedures.
- Monitor and keep weekly records of the storage temperature of the clinical trial drugs using the Kelsius system when required. This could also include temperature mapping and validating cold chain systems.
- Ensure all clinical trial folders are updated with the most recent documentation and archive all obsolete documentation according to the standard operating procedures and in conjunction with the clinical trials unit when required.
General
- Participate in staff training schemes
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role
Organisational Expectations and Shared Corporate Responsibilities
In the course of their duties, and in the execution of their responsibilities, the post holder is expected to:
- uphold and actively promote the iCARE principles;
- significantly contribute to the successful overall performance of the Trust;
- act as an ambassador for the Trust and its contribution to the wider Health Service, through the creation and maintenance of strong and effective partnerships and relationships with stakeholders;
- support and help develop the Trust culture of collaborative, flexible cross-team working and commitment to delivering high quality services and outcomes;
- set and maintain the highest personal and professional standards;
- work effectively to achieve results and develop and maintain effective working relationships with others;
- work with sensitivity and an understanding of the issues facing those working to deliver health services to the local and UK population;
- comply with the Corporate Governance structure, in keeping with the principles and standards set out by the Trust;
- maintain integrity and manage Trust resources in a manner that represents appropriate use of public monies;
- be aware of and follow all Trust infection control guidelines and procedures relevant to their work, and participate in associated mandatory training and updates;
- as a role model to other members of staff, follow consistently high standards of infection control practice, especially with reference to hand decontamination and adherence to the Trust dress code;
- maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training;
- to conduct annual appraisals for all direct reports in a timely manner, and to report this back to the Workforce Information Team (as appropriate to the role);
- ensure that all Mandatory and Statutory training is completed and maintained, in addition ensure all direct reports are fully compliant with their Mandatory and Statutory training (as appropriate to the role);
- observe and promote the Trusts policies and procedures, including those in respect of conduct, health and safety, and equality of opportunity;
- respect the confidentiality of all matters they may learn relating to their employment and other members of staff;
- respect the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998;
- as an employee, under the Health and Safety at Work Act, take reasonable care for their health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare;
- be aware of the Trusts health and safety policies and to report any accidents or incidents in the time frame stipulated in the Trust and divisional policy;
- provide as far as is reasonably practical, a working environment and practices across the areas they manage that will ensure the health, safety and welfare of all staff and visitors engaged in departmental activities is in line with the Trusts Health and Safety Policy;
- ensure they understand the standards expected and that they promote and adhere to the equal opportunity measures adopted by the Trust;
- comply with the Trusts Smoke Free Policy;
- ensure all actions taken by them and the team (if they are a manager) are in line with guidance from the Safeguarding Team in respect of vulnerable adults and children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job role:
Participate in the day to day routine activities of the aseptic unit. All tasks the post holder is required to perform will be supervised at all times by Pharmacists, senior technicians or senior assistants.
This is a 2 year training position working towards the Level 3 diploma Science manufacturing technician.
Aseptic Services
To assist with the daily and weekly cleaning of the unit according to procedure.
- To assist with the environmental monitoring process within the unit.
- To assist with the dedicated garment collection for micron clean.
- To assist in the aseptic unit and Macmillan top up when required.
- Prepare worksheets for the preparation of aseptic products.
- Carry out assembly, spraying in and packing of aseptically prepared and cytotoxic items.
- To participate in the preparation and reconstitution of cytotoxic drug using approved protocols, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures.
- To participate in the dispensing of prescribed oral medication, and IV/IM/SC injections.
- Prepare extravasation boxes as requested.
- To assist with the assembly and movement of stock, top up of equipment, materials and consumables used in the department.
- To assist with maintaining stock levels and ordering of stock, materials and consumables.
- Ensure spraying in, hand wash, broth tests and changing validation tasks are performed by staff working within the aseptic unit.
- Assist in the upkeep and maintenance of documentation including Standard Operating Procedures.
- Be proactive in identifying improved, more efficient methods of working.
- Monitor and advise senior colleagues regarding non-conformities within the aseptic unit, record these non-conformities.
- To select and assemble drugs and consumables for individual products in advance of manufacture in accordance with a worksheet, with regard to strength of drug, vial size and choice of infusion bag/diluent etc.
- To attend and contribute to departmental meetings as a forum for discussing (potential) errors and changes in practice or procedures within the unit, with all members of staff.
- Book out aseptically prepared products to ensure accurate drug usage data is available.
- To understand limits of authority attached to this role, to work within legal requirements to the departmental procedure and protocols, request supervision or support when necessary.
- To assist in maintaining appropriate standards of service; to be aware of all relevant guidelines, policies and procedures; to adopt the principles of safe handling and storage of medicines.
- Fill out deviations when required for out of spec results and investigate the reasons why they went out of spec.
- To help maintain accurate records of microbiology monitoring, graphs and tables.
Clinical Trials
- Assist with the receipt and storage of deliveries of pharmaceutical goods for clinical trials according to the requirements of GCP including acknowledging receipt by fax or IVRS system where appropriate.
- Over label clinical trial medication according to standard operating procedures where required.
- Assist with the completion of all relevant clinical trial documentation.
- Maintaining an up to date and easily accessible filing system this will include electronic systems.
- Document all returned clinical trial medication on the accountability logs according to the appropriate Standard Operating Procedures.
- Once authorised, document and destroy any returned or expired clinical trial medication according to local standard operating procedures.
- Monitor and keep weekly records of the storage temperature of the clinical trial drugs using the Kelsius system when required. This could also include temperature mapping and validating cold chain systems.
- Ensure all clinical trial folders are updated with the most recent documentation and archive all obsolete documentation according to the standard operating procedures and in conjunction with the clinical trials unit when required.
General
- Participate in staff training schemes
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role
Organisational Expectations and Shared Corporate Responsibilities
In the course of their duties, and in the execution of their responsibilities, the post holder is expected to:
- uphold and actively promote the iCARE principles;
- significantly contribute to the successful overall performance of the Trust;
- act as an ambassador for the Trust and its contribution to the wider Health Service, through the creation and maintenance of strong and effective partnerships and relationships with stakeholders;
- support and help develop the Trust culture of collaborative, flexible cross-team working and commitment to delivering high quality services and outcomes;
- set and maintain the highest personal and professional standards;
- work effectively to achieve results and develop and maintain effective working relationships with others;
- work with sensitivity and an understanding of the issues facing those working to deliver health services to the local and UK population;
- comply with the Corporate Governance structure, in keeping with the principles and standards set out by the Trust;
- maintain integrity and manage Trust resources in a manner that represents appropriate use of public monies;
- be aware of and follow all Trust infection control guidelines and procedures relevant to their work, and participate in associated mandatory training and updates;
- as a role model to other members of staff, follow consistently high standards of infection control practice, especially with reference to hand decontamination and adherence to the Trust dress code;
- maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training;
- to conduct annual appraisals for all direct reports in a timely manner, and to report this back to the Workforce Information Team (as appropriate to the role);
- ensure that all Mandatory and Statutory training is completed and maintained, in addition ensure all direct reports are fully compliant with their Mandatory and Statutory training (as appropriate to the role);
- observe and promote the Trusts policies and procedures, including those in respect of conduct, health and safety, and equality of opportunity;
- respect the confidentiality of all matters they may learn relating to their employment and other members of staff;
- respect the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998;
- as an employee, under the Health and Safety at Work Act, take reasonable care for their health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare;
- be aware of the Trusts health and safety policies and to report any accidents or incidents in the time frame stipulated in the Trust and divisional policy;
- provide as far as is reasonably practical, a working environment and practices across the areas they manage that will ensure the health, safety and welfare of all staff and visitors engaged in departmental activities is in line with the Trusts Health and Safety Policy;
- ensure they understand the standards expected and that they promote and adhere to the equal opportunity measures adopted by the Trust;
- comply with the Trusts Smoke Free Policy;
- ensure all actions taken by them and the team (if they are a manager) are in line with guidance from the Safeguarding Team in respect of vulnerable adults and children.
Person Specification
Essential/Desirable
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy to be demonstrated
- Working as part of a team in a busy environment.
- Literacy and Numeracy to be demonstrated
- Good team member
- Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Ability to work in an organised and calm fashion
- Ability to work to deadlines and to achieve objectives in an organised manner
- Hardworking and enthusiastic
- Ability to lift, using appropriate lifting aids if necessary
- Ability to operate a computer
- Positive attitude towards personal / self-development
- Ability to have a flexible approach to work and be open to changing practices
- Expected to deal with other members of the hospital
- Works in a professional manner
- Close liaison with co-workers in the department is vital
Desirable
- Work towards a level 3 Qualification - Science manufacturing technician
- GCSE grade 4 in English , Maths and science
- oLevel 2 Pharmacy services assistant or equivalent.
Person Specification
Essential/Desirable
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy to be demonstrated
- Working as part of a team in a busy environment.
- Literacy and Numeracy to be demonstrated
- Good team member
- Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Ability to work in an organised and calm fashion
- Ability to work to deadlines and to achieve objectives in an organised manner
- Hardworking and enthusiastic
- Ability to lift, using appropriate lifting aids if necessary
- Ability to operate a computer
- Positive attitude towards personal / self-development
- Ability to have a flexible approach to work and be open to changing practices
- Expected to deal with other members of the hospital
- Works in a professional manner
- Close liaison with co-workers in the department is vital
Desirable
- Work towards a level 3 Qualification - Science manufacturing technician
- GCSE grade 4 in English , Maths and science
- oLevel 2 Pharmacy services assistant or equivalent.
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.
