Job summary
We have
an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician in West Hertfordshire
Hospital NHS Trust to join the Pharmacy Department at Watford General Hospital.
You will be responsible for providing technical pharmacy support to the
Pharmacy Production and Aseptic Services, ensuring that all products are
prepared efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively in line with Good
Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and departmental procedures. You will support
patients, carers, and ward staff by providing pharmaceutical advice, as well as
supervise the activities of Pharmacy Assistants, Student Production
Technicians, and Production Technicians. Additionally, you will be responsible
for maintaining the pharmacy manufacturing unit facilities, including
monitoring, calibration, validation, and general upkeep.
Main duties of the job
As a
Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for manipulating a variety of
pharmaceutical compounds into patient-specific, usable products, including
aseptic dispensing of cytotoxic and biological medicinal products, following
approved guidelines, monographs, and protocols. You will be managing your
competency in aseptic dispensing, ensuring that all products are prepared
according to standard operating procedures. You will support the team by
participating in the isolator cleaning rota and maintaining the controlled
environment. Additionally, you will be responsible for stock management and
control within Technical Services Pharmacy, including monitoring inventory,
tracking stock usage, ordering and procurement of goods, and conducting expiry
date checks.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description
Job responsibilities
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To support the MHRA specials licensed aseptic manufacturing unit by
ensuring all production activities meet statutory requirements and MHRA
standards, including participation in audits and inspections.
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To contribute to the development and documentation of safe systems of work
within Technical Services, including drafting Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) and risk assessments.
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To participate in quality assurance and compliance activities, including
maintaining Pharmaceutical Quality Systems, reporting incidents, and supporting
continuous improvement initiatives.
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To provide training and support for pharmacy staff, including
accreditation of technicians, induction of new staff, and guidance on
departmental procedures and safety standards.
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To assist in the planning and implementation of new developments and
innovations within the department, contributing suggestions for improving
pharmacy services and operational efficiency.
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To support research and clinical trial activities, including applying Good
Clinical Practice (GCP), maintaining trial documentation, and liaising with
investigators, sponsors, and research staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To support the MHRA specials licensed aseptic manufacturing unit by
ensuring all production activities meet statutory requirements and MHRA
standards, including participation in audits and inspections.
-
To contribute to the development and documentation of safe systems of work
within Technical Services, including drafting Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) and risk assessments.
-
To participate in quality assurance and compliance activities, including
maintaining Pharmaceutical Quality Systems, reporting incidents, and supporting
continuous improvement initiatives.
-
To provide training and support for pharmacy staff, including
accreditation of technicians, induction of new staff, and guidance on
departmental procedures and safety standards.
-
To assist in the planning and implementation of new developments and
innovations within the department, contributing suggestions for improving
pharmacy services and operational efficiency.
-
To support research and clinical trial activities, including applying Good
Clinical Practice (GCP), maintaining trial documentation, and liaising with
investigators, sponsors, and research staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent qualification.
- Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3 apprenticeship completed.
- Registered with a relevant professional body.
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience, including hospital preparative/aseptic services.
- Practical knowledge of GMP, QA, Pharmaceutical Quality Systems, and familiarity with chemotherapy regimens; experience with EMIS (Ascribe), BD Cato, or ChemoCare systems desirable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent qualification.
- Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3 apprenticeship completed.
- Registered with a relevant professional body.
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience, including hospital preparative/aseptic services.
- Practical knowledge of GMP, QA, Pharmaceutical Quality Systems, and familiarity with chemotherapy regimens; experience with EMIS (Ascribe), BD Cato, or ChemoCare systems desirable.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
