Band 6 Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Aseptic Services

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity to join our friendly and dynamic team, to assist in the provision of high quality aseptic services to patients across the West Midlands. This position will work with the wider senior management team to develop the pre and in-process checking role at Melchett Road Aseptic Unit.

The Cancer Services Division at UHB delivers world class cancer care to patients from across the country, with a range of specialised services in oncology and haematology, delivered by a team of specialist pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistant technical officers.

You will be part of an expanding team of highly professional and dedicated staff whose aim is to provide an excellent, patient focussed service.

The ever growing and expanding service is looking for motivated individuals to assist in building healthier lives for our patients, by developing the aseptic service which is critical to the treatment of our oncology and haematology patients.

Our aim is to provide our valued staff with excellent training including Quality Assurance to become skilled, highly competent and confident in their job roles. We encourage innovative working which includes the development and future proofing of our facilities to meet the growing needs of the service. We promote learning and development within our organisation.

For further information please contact:

Louisa Knowles, Advanced Pharmacist for Technical Services (louisa.knowles@uhb.nhs.uk, 01213718671)

Main duties of the job

The role will include a variety of tasks, enabling you to develop your knowledge and skills through structured education and training opportunities. It provides a rewarding opportunity to assist in the preparation of cytotoxic drugs, monoclonal antibodies, CIVAS, OPAT and innovative treatments such as clinical trials in a safe and efficient manner according to Good Manufacturing Practice and National Standards.

Main duties include:

*Worksheet production

*Aseptic preparation in isolators

*Pre and In-process checking

*Team leading, supervising and training

*Co-ordinating the workflow

*Accuracy Checking of dispensed products (after completing the Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician course)

*Final checking aseptically prepared products (after completing the Product Approval Accreditation Programme)

*Managing the Quality Management System. Including writing and reviewing change controls, deviations, complaints and SOPs

*Management responsibilities. Including drafting rotas, conducting appraisals and interviews

The position is based at the Melchett Road Aseptic Unit, however cross-site cover may be required.

Training and developmental opportunities will be provided within the role, via both internal training packages as well as external training courses.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Date posted

07 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1073191GB

Job locations

63 Melchett Road

63 Melchett Road, Kings Norton

Birmingham

West Midlands

B30 3HP

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a specific detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a specific detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSEs -- Mathematics and English (Grade B/5) and four other subjects including Science (Grade C/4)
Or
GCSEs: Mathematics, English and Science (Grade C/4 or equivalent) and two other GCSEs (Grade C/4) and successful achievement of the pharmacy service skills Level 2 NVQ qualification (or equivalent)
Or
Three A levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
Or
Degree in science or humanities and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
Or
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and Level NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills Or equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council
Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Professional Registration with the GPhC

Experience

Essential

Currently practicing as a registered pharmacy technician with post qualification experience
Significant experience within a hospital pharmacy setting
Previous experience within aseptic services
Experience in delivering training and supervision of others
Working under pressure, prioritising work as appropriate to achieve deadlines
Experience of planning workload according to departmental priorities
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), COSHH and Farwell Audits
Specialist knowledge of clean room technology, Quality Assurance and Cytotoxic dispensing/preparation.
Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for service including quality and audits

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSEs -- Mathematics and English (Grade B/5) and four other subjects including Science (Grade C/4)
Or
GCSEs: Mathematics, English and Science (Grade C/4 or equivalent) and two other GCSEs (Grade C/4) and successful achievement of the pharmacy service skills Level 2 NVQ qualification (or equivalent)
Or
Three A levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
Or
Degree in science or humanities and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
Or
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and Level NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills Or equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council
Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Professional Registration with the GPhC

Experience

Essential

Currently practicing as a registered pharmacy technician with post qualification experience
Significant experience within a hospital pharmacy setting
Previous experience within aseptic services
Experience in delivering training and supervision of others
Working under pressure, prioritising work as appropriate to achieve deadlines
Experience of planning workload according to departmental priorities
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), COSHH and Farwell Audits
Specialist knowledge of clean room technology, Quality Assurance and Cytotoxic dispensing/preparation.
Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for service including quality and audits

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

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