Job summary
We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills who is dedicated to working as part of the team.
Applications are invited for a Specialist Pharmacy Officer to work within the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Department and to join the Pharmacy Aseptic Production Service as well as the wider Pharmacy Team at the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (formerly Southend University Hospital FT, Basildon & Thurrock University Hospital FT and Mid Essex Hospital Trust).
As a Specialist Pharmacy Officer, you will be responsible for the duties relating to the preparationforrelease of items prepared or procured under the Trusts MHRA MS and WDA licences; these include a wide range of Ready to Administer products, Pre-packed and Overlabelled products, and Radiopharmaceuticals.
You will also contribute to the operations of the departments Pharmaceutical Quality System and assist with the provision of expert advice on all Quality matters that support the wider Pharmacy department.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
- Following departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures of the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Unit and Pharmacy Services
- Checking of documentation generated by other Pharmacy staff in the preparation of pharmaceutical products,
- Planning and organising of individual workload,
- Carrying out testing of environments in which pharmaceutical products are prepared to GMP standards,
- Carrying out microbial identifications in relation to pharmaceutical products and the environments in which they are produced,
- Using your judgment to take appropriate action in relation to results of testing or other information,
- Participating in the temperature monitoring programme for Pharmaceutical environments,
- Data entry to and maintenance of databases in Pharmacy Quality Assurance.
Although the Pharmacy QA team is relatively small, it is comprised of personnel of various grades who support one another to promote and maintain the highest standards in order to ensure the safety, quality, and efficacy of the medicines prepared.
The Head of Quality is actively developingprogressionpathways within the department to allow suitable candidates to fulfill their career potential.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include:
- Diligently following departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures
- Accuracy checking batch documentation prior to submission for release,
- Preparing and gathering supporting documentation for Unlicensed medicines,
- Performing testing of environments to schedule,
- Determining microbial identifications from environmental media plates,
- Taking appropriate action in relation to out of specification results.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include:
- Diligently following departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures
- Accuracy checking batch documentation prior to submission for release,
- Preparing and gathering supporting documentation for Unlicensed medicines,
- Performing testing of environments to schedule,
- Determining microbial identifications from environmental media plates,
- Taking appropriate action in relation to out of specification results.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Working to instruction without supervision.
- Meeting deadlines whilst under pressure.
- Participation in periodic appraisals of performance/development
- Maintaining personal compliance for the Trusts mandatory training requirements.
Communication
Essential
- Liaison with other Pharmacy teams; including Production, Distribution, & Dispensary.
- Effective remote communication with off-site units and agencies.
Desirable
- Communicate specialist/complex information to an audience of specialist and non-specialist stakeholders.
- Communication of key information within QA team.
- Excellent professional relationships built with other Pharmacy teams; including Production, Distribution, & Dispensary.
- Use of remote meeting applications such as MS Teams
IT Skills
Essential
- Keyboard skills and IT knowledge - the ability to use basic word processing and spreadsheets as a minimum.
Desirable
- Expert IT knowledge - the ability to produce high quality word processed documents and to manipulate/present data located in spreadsheets.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualification Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Distribution Practice experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a Scientific or Technical Services environment.
Knowledge
Desirable
- Basic understanding of Pharmaceutical microbiology and its impact on product quality and patient safety.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician holding BTEC Level 3 or equivalent qualification or Science Degree
- Specialist courses in Quality Assurance or related specialty
Desirable
- Specialist courses in Quality Assurance or related specialty
Physical Conditions
Desirable
- Ability to drive or otherwise travel between the locations of internal/external Trusts.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment in transit to and during field testing.
Person Specification
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Working to instruction without supervision.
- Meeting deadlines whilst under pressure.
- Participation in periodic appraisals of performance/development
- Maintaining personal compliance for the Trusts mandatory training requirements.
Communication
Essential
- Liaison with other Pharmacy teams; including Production, Distribution, & Dispensary.
- Effective remote communication with off-site units and agencies.
Desirable
- Communicate specialist/complex information to an audience of specialist and non-specialist stakeholders.
- Communication of key information within QA team.
- Excellent professional relationships built with other Pharmacy teams; including Production, Distribution, & Dispensary.
- Use of remote meeting applications such as MS Teams
IT Skills
Essential
- Keyboard skills and IT knowledge - the ability to use basic word processing and spreadsheets as a minimum.
Desirable
- Expert IT knowledge - the ability to produce high quality word processed documents and to manipulate/present data located in spreadsheets.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualification Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Distribution Practice experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a Scientific or Technical Services environment.
Knowledge
Desirable
- Basic understanding of Pharmaceutical microbiology and its impact on product quality and patient safety.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician holding BTEC Level 3 or equivalent qualification or Science Degree
- Specialist courses in Quality Assurance or related specialty
Desirable
- Specialist courses in Quality Assurance or related specialty
Physical Conditions
Desirable
- Ability to drive or otherwise travel between the locations of internal/external Trusts.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment in transit to and during field testing.
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).
