Job summary
The post holder will :
Provide support to the Pharmacy technicians and Pharmacists by the assembly and manufacture of specific aseptically prepared items including chemotherapy.
Responsible for monitoring aseptic service stock levels and ensuring required products are ordered. Practice to the regulatory principles set out in EU Good Manufacturing Practice, following all Standard Operating Procedures.
Contribute to the overall operation of the Aseptic Unit.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply."
Main duties of the job
The Aseptic Service manufactures medicines in specialised clean room environments for patients across Cwm Taf UHB and beyond. The items manufactured include chemotherapy, intravenous feeds for adults and premature babies and other intravenous therapies.
The main responsibilities will include assembling and aseptically preparing medicines, carrying out quality control procedures such as environmental monitoring, cleaning of restricted areas, alarm testing and reviewing these values to highlight out of specification results. There will be a need for stock levels to be reviewed regularly to ensure required products are ordered.
You will need to have an attention for detail and be methodical and accurate. You will also have to have good keyboard skills as the post will involve documentation creation on software systems and entering environmental monitoring data into the Quality Assurance System software. You must possess excellent communication and organisational skills in order to provide an efficient and safe pharmacy service for patients and the running of the service in a busy environment.
The candidate will require (or be in a position to undertake) the NVQ level 2 Units relating to Aseptic Services (or to have recent knowledge and practice of aseptic processes, documentation, computer systems and be able to complete) the NVQ Pharmacy Manufacturing Modules.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Equivalent or able to undertake
- Knowledge of stock management.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills including; calculations, percentages, decimal, fractions.
- Able to undertake additional NVQ modules in Pharmacy Manufacturing.
Desirable
- GCSE Maths and English Language to Grade C or above.
- ECDL or equivalent.
- Current knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice.
- Basic knowledge of the functions of the NHS
Experience
Essential
- Working experience in Pharmacy, healthcare, manufacturing or laboratory, or scientific environment
Desirable
- Working experience in a hospital Pharmacy Aseptic Unit.
- Work in an environment in which hygiene is important.
Aptitude, Abilities and Skills
Essential
- Practical ability.
- Ability to conduct fine aseptic manipulations in the manufacture of aseptic products.
- Attention to detail.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic IT skills (e.g. accurate data input).
- Able to undertake simple arithmetical calculations without a calculator.
- Motivated.
Desirable
- The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work in a team.
- Able to work alone in a clean room environment.
Circumstances
Essential
- Able to undertake the duties of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Equivalent or able to undertake
- Knowledge of stock management.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills including; calculations, percentages, decimal, fractions.
- Able to undertake additional NVQ modules in Pharmacy Manufacturing.
Desirable
- GCSE Maths and English Language to Grade C or above.
- ECDL or equivalent.
- Current knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice.
- Basic knowledge of the functions of the NHS
Experience
Essential
- Working experience in Pharmacy, healthcare, manufacturing or laboratory, or scientific environment
Desirable
- Working experience in a hospital Pharmacy Aseptic Unit.
- Work in an environment in which hygiene is important.
Aptitude, Abilities and Skills
Essential
- Practical ability.
- Ability to conduct fine aseptic manipulations in the manufacture of aseptic products.
- Attention to detail.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic IT skills (e.g. accurate data input).
- Able to undertake simple arithmetical calculations without a calculator.
- Motivated.
Desirable
- The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work in a team.
- Able to work alone in a clean room environment.
Circumstances
Essential
- Able to undertake the duties of the role.
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
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).
