Job summary
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.
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.
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.
If you require any further information or are interested in making an application please contact:
Louisa Knowles, Advanced Pharmacist for Technical Services
Louisa.knowles@uhb.nhs.uk
01213718671
This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacy technician to explore aseptic services.
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:
* Stock management
* Assembly of raw materials
* Worksheet production
* Pre-process checking
* Aseptic preparation in isolators
* In-process checking
* Cleaning of the unit
* Team leader and supervisor
* Co-ordinating the workflow
* Dispensing ready-made products
* Accuracy Checking of dispensed products (after completing the Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician course)
Full-time and part-time positions are available at Heartlands Aseptic Dispensing Unit/Satellite Unit and Melchett Road Aseptic Unit.
Training will be provided through in-house training packages as well as external courses, to ensure you feel confident in the role.
Opportunities for development include the Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician course and the Pre and In-Process checking course.
If you do not meet the person specification for the Band 5 Pharmacy Technician, you will start as a Band 4 Pharmacy Technician and progress within the job as experience is gained and defined criteria met.
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.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a 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 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills
- Or
- equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council
- * Professional Registration with the GPhC
- * Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation. West Midland's scheme or equivalent.
- * Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- * Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework)
Experience
Essential
- * Two years' work experience in Pharmacy pre-qualification
- * Experience of working in hospital or community pharmacy
- * Experience in patient counselling
- * Experience in audit
- * Understanding of pharmacy related computer systems
- * Understanding of Health and Safety at Work, manual handling and COSHH
- * Understanding of dispensing, stock control and supply systems and processes
- * Knowledge of drugs, side effects & where to find further information
- * Knowledge of safe and secure handling of medicines (SaSHM) requirements
- * Knowledge of stock control systems
- * Knowledge of code of practice/customer care
- * Understands the need for delivering a cost effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste
Desirable
- * Experience in staff training
- * Supervisory experience
- * In-depth practical experience of aseptic work
- * Working Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
- * Good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- * Aston 5 day course in Technical Pharmacy Training in Aseptic Processes / Leeds 5 day course in Aseptic Dispensing and Preparation of Medicines or willing to complete
Additional Criteria
Essential
- * Able to demonstrate clear thinking, assess and solve simple problems
- * Able to reflect on own practice and learn from experience
- * Able to identify customer needs and deliver services to the required level
- * Able to communicate at an appropriate level complex information verbally, written and electronically as required
- * Demonstrates ability to work to set procedures
- * Takes responsibility for own work and actions and contributes to the team success
- * Demonstrates basic I.T and keyboard skills
- * Demonstrates suitable interpersonal skills to work with other healthcare professionals and meet patient needs
- * Demonstrates ability to recognise professional and personal limitations referring to appropriate person when necessary
- * Demonstrates ability to undertake a variety of tasks
- * Demonstrates accurate numeracy skills
- * Demonstrates ability to work independently
- * Demonstrates ability to maintain accuracy under pressure
- * Demonstrates ability to deal with frequent interruptions e.g. bleeps/pagers
- * Self-motivated
- * Able to maintain confidentiality of information
- * Able to adapt to change
- * Demonstrates ability to prioritise and organise daily tasks using own initiative
Desirable
- * Demonstrates ability to guide and train others
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 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills
- Or
- equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council
- * Professional Registration with the GPhC
- * Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation. West Midland's scheme or equivalent.
- * Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- * Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework)
Experience
Essential
- * Two years' work experience in Pharmacy pre-qualification
- * Experience of working in hospital or community pharmacy
- * Experience in patient counselling
- * Experience in audit
- * Understanding of pharmacy related computer systems
- * Understanding of Health and Safety at Work, manual handling and COSHH
- * Understanding of dispensing, stock control and supply systems and processes
- * Knowledge of drugs, side effects & where to find further information
- * Knowledge of safe and secure handling of medicines (SaSHM) requirements
- * Knowledge of stock control systems
- * Knowledge of code of practice/customer care
- * Understands the need for delivering a cost effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste
Desirable
- * Experience in staff training
- * Supervisory experience
- * In-depth practical experience of aseptic work
- * Working Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
- * Good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- * Aston 5 day course in Technical Pharmacy Training in Aseptic Processes / Leeds 5 day course in Aseptic Dispensing and Preparation of Medicines or willing to complete
Additional Criteria
Essential
- * Able to demonstrate clear thinking, assess and solve simple problems
- * Able to reflect on own practice and learn from experience
- * Able to identify customer needs and deliver services to the required level
- * Able to communicate at an appropriate level complex information verbally, written and electronically as required
- * Demonstrates ability to work to set procedures
- * Takes responsibility for own work and actions and contributes to the team success
- * Demonstrates basic I.T and keyboard skills
- * Demonstrates suitable interpersonal skills to work with other healthcare professionals and meet patient needs
- * Demonstrates ability to recognise professional and personal limitations referring to appropriate person when necessary
- * Demonstrates ability to undertake a variety of tasks
- * Demonstrates accurate numeracy skills
- * Demonstrates ability to work independently
- * Demonstrates ability to maintain accuracy under pressure
- * Demonstrates ability to deal with frequent interruptions e.g. bleeps/pagers
- * Self-motivated
- * Able to maintain confidentiality of information
- * Able to adapt to change
- * Demonstrates ability to prioritise and organise daily tasks using own initiative
Desirable
- * Demonstrates ability to guide and train others
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).
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.
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).
