Band 6 Technical Services Pharmacist

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 14 May 2025

Job summary

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for delivering and supporting the specialist, senior and principal pharmacists develop a high quality pharmacy service across technical services. The candidate will work closely with the senior pharmacists and the chief technicians in assisting and organising the day to day running of the manufacturing unitincluding final checking and releasing of terminally sterilised and aseptic products, cytotoxics, and non-sterile products. When required the post holder will be required to support the Barnet aseptic unit. In order to do this, he/she will work closely with the rotational pharmacists, Senior Technicians and other junior staff working within the Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit and the nurses on wards/clinics.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7123516

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more detail around main responsibilities and specification requirements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more detail around main responsibilities and specification requirements.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant and proven hospital pharmacy manufacturing experience or relevant experience in a commercial production unit.
  • Completion of pre-registration training year

Desirable

  • Experience of working in Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit would be an advantage
  • Experience of working in a hospital environment in either preregistration year or post-registration.

Knowledge

Essential

  • General knowledge of Pharmacy Manufacturing Units.
  • Understanding of the role of the MHRA and legislations governing Pharmacy Manufacturing Units
  • Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

  • Good written communication skills
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Computer literate including ability to use email, Internet, and competent use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Able to speak, receive and issue instructions in English without the risk of misunderstanding
  • Able to work quickly, accurately and consistently whilst maintaining accuracy
  • Evidence of working well in a team
  • Logical thought processes
  • Able to perform calculations in order to determine amount of drug or material required to manufacture a product.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to work as part of a team (both inter and intra-disciplinary)
  • Able to use initiative and work independently
  • Good Interpersonal skills
  • Able to apply knowledge to practice
  • Willing to take responsibility
  • Enthusiasm / positive attitude
  • Self-motivated
  • Common sense
  • Good time management skills i.e. able to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines
  • Confident approach but aware of own limitations and will consult when required
  • Able to work in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure.
  • Flexible
  • Accurate / meticulous

Others

Essential

  • Professional appearance and demeanour
  • Willing to learn new skills and apply these in practice
  • Willing to assist in training and monitoring of Pharmacy staff
  • Able to participate in weekend services cross site
  • Willing to work at other Trust sites if requested
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant and proven hospital pharmacy manufacturing experience or relevant experience in a commercial production unit.
  • Completion of pre-registration training year

Desirable

  • Experience of working in Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit would be an advantage
  • Experience of working in a hospital environment in either preregistration year or post-registration.

Knowledge

Essential

  • General knowledge of Pharmacy Manufacturing Units.
  • Understanding of the role of the MHRA and legislations governing Pharmacy Manufacturing Units
  • Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

  • Good written communication skills
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Computer literate including ability to use email, Internet, and competent use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Able to speak, receive and issue instructions in English without the risk of misunderstanding
  • Able to work quickly, accurately and consistently whilst maintaining accuracy
  • Evidence of working well in a team
  • Logical thought processes
  • Able to perform calculations in order to determine amount of drug or material required to manufacture a product.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to work as part of a team (both inter and intra-disciplinary)
  • Able to use initiative and work independently
  • Good Interpersonal skills
  • Able to apply knowledge to practice
  • Willing to take responsibility
  • Enthusiasm / positive attitude
  • Self-motivated
  • Common sense
  • Good time management skills i.e. able to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines
  • Confident approach but aware of own limitations and will consult when required
  • Able to work in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure.
  • Flexible
  • Accurate / meticulous

Others

Essential

  • Professional appearance and demeanour
  • Willing to learn new skills and apply these in practice
  • Willing to assist in training and monitoring of Pharmacy staff
  • Able to participate in weekend services cross site
  • Willing to work at other Trust sites if requested

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Lead Pharmacist - Pharmacy Production

Sammy Ismail

s.ismail4@nhs.net

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7123516

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


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