Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy – Technical Services
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 360-C-5581-A
- Employer
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Watford General Hospital
- Town
- Watford
- Salary
- £29,828 - £36,311 pa inc. HCA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Band 5 - Senior Production Technician, Pharmacy – Technical Services
Band 5
Job overview
Senior Pharmacy Production Technician
Band 5 (1 wte) - 37.5hours /week
Department: Pharmacy Watford
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to support the Pharmacy Preparative Services in the provision of chemotherapy to patients within the trust. The manufacturing unit holds an MHRA Manufacturer’s “Specials” License for its activities.
We are looking for a qualified technician with a minimum of 2 years’ experience to join our small friendly team. You will have experience of aseptic compounding, production (Nonsterile), teamwork, staff supervision and work planning. You will also be expected to act as an expert witness for SMT (Science Manufacturing Technician) students.
Applicants should hold a valid BTEC,NVQ level 3 or SMT certificate and be registered with a relevant professional body
The department provides a stimulating, friendly and professionally rewarding environment for staff to further develop their technical expertise.
Our teams have worked hard to redesign our services and have utilised technology and information effectively to deliver a high-quality service for patients.
Main duties of the job
The role will require you to provide technical pharmacy support to the Pharmacy Production/Aseptic services and ensure that all products are appropriately, efficiently and cost effectively prepared within the unit, according to the Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and that pharmaceutical guidelines relevant to aseptic dispensing (production) and departmental procedures are followed
To provide pharmaceutical advice to patients / carers / ward staff
To supervise the activity of Pharmacy Assistants, student production technicians and rotational Pharmacy Technicians.
To perform in-process checks for aseptically prepared/manufactured products and non-sterile products, after undertaking an accreditation program.
To participate in aseptic preparation of Cytotoxic, Biological medicinal products, and CIVAS.
To provide the final technical check for prepared Aseptic products. This includes checking of ingredients/starting components, worksheet, label, drug volumes and product integrity.
To support and participate in the maintenance of the Pharmaceutical Quality Systems within the technical services department
To ensure maintenance of the pharmacy manufacturing unit facilities (including monitoring, calibration, validation and general maintenance) is carried out
Working for our organisation
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained ‘teaching hospital’ status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A flexible and professional approach is required. You must have excellent communication skills - written and verbal and be able to follow instructions and guidance. Able to work alone and as part of a team as well as ability to follow often complex operating procedures. You should be able to work under pressure and maintain quality standards. Be effective as part of a multi-disciplinary team and be able to adapt to meet the needs of the department/service.
We provide opportunities for education and training and support continuing professional development.
Person specification
Your application will be scored against the Job Description
Essential criteria
- Score 0 = does not meet the person specification, 1 = reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 = Meets all person specification requirements.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Teresa Martins
- Job title
- PharmacyTechnical Services Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01923 436 605
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Watford Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
- Telephone
- 01442365230
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