Job summary
We have opportunities for motivated and enthusiastic Aseptic Services Technicians to join our busy Pharmacy Sterile Production Unit. Do you have experience of working in a sterile production unit either within the NHS or Commercial Sector and wish to broaden your experience, skills and knowledge then we have may have just the job for you!
We are looking for Registered Pharmacy Technicians or Science Manufacturing Technicians (SMT) to work alongside our team of Technicians, Assistant Technical Officers and Pharmacists to provide essential sterile medicinal products including; Parenteral Nutrition, Chemotherapy and Clinical Trials. Our Aseptic Services department is one of the busiest units in the region and you will be joining a friendly, diverse and dedicated team who take pride in providing essential services to our patients.
If this sounds like something you are looking for, then please apply and we look forward to meeting you!
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role will include:
- Pre-Assembly of materials for aseptic preparation
- Production of worksheets and labels
- Pre-Process checking (upon successful completion of accreditation)
- In-Process checking (upon successful completion of accreditation)
- Aseptic compounding of sterile products
The role of the B5 Technician works closely with the Unit Managers to assist with day to day service provision. You will assist with supervising and training new starters such as Pre-Registration Technicians and our Assistant Technical Officers.
You will prioritise workloads and ensure that products are made in a timely and safe manner. As a B5 Technician you will also undertake Accuracy Checking Accreditation (Pre-Process Checking) as well as In-Process Checking.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close on 9th July 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 26th July 2023
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close on 9th July 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 26th July 2023
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Science OR CGLI/Apothecaries Hall pre-1985 certificates.
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhc)
Desirable
- Member of Association of Pharmacy Technicians (APT(UK))
- Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance experience.
- Leeds Aseptic Dispensing Course or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Aseptic experience
- Current post Band 4 or above.
- Good team player and sensitive to the need to optimise team performance.
Desirable
- Substantial hospital pharmacy experience
- Evidence of teaching, training and supervision.
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic computer literacy (word, excel, outlook).
- Up to date knowledge of GMP
- Pharmacy computerised systems.
Desirable
- Appraisal knowledge.
- NVQ assessor.
- Project management knowledge.
Skills
Essential
- Good presentation skills
- Good verbal communication
- Good written communication
- Good interpersonal skills
- Regularly communicates with key groups / stakeholders:
Desirable
- Experience of report writing.
Additional Requirement
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Committed to hospital service for the medium term.
- Confident and personable.
- Professional presentation; credible colleague.
- Demonstrates personal discipline.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Science OR CGLI/Apothecaries Hall pre-1985 certificates.
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhc)
Desirable
- Member of Association of Pharmacy Technicians (APT(UK))
- Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance experience.
- Leeds Aseptic Dispensing Course or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Aseptic experience
- Current post Band 4 or above.
- Good team player and sensitive to the need to optimise team performance.
Desirable
- Substantial hospital pharmacy experience
- Evidence of teaching, training and supervision.
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic computer literacy (word, excel, outlook).
- Up to date knowledge of GMP
- Pharmacy computerised systems.
Desirable
- Appraisal knowledge.
- NVQ assessor.
- Project management knowledge.
Skills
Essential
- Good presentation skills
- Good verbal communication
- Good written communication
- Good interpersonal skills
- Regularly communicates with key groups / stakeholders:
Desirable
- Experience of report writing.
Additional Requirement
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Committed to hospital service for the medium term.
- Confident and personable.
- Professional presentation; credible colleague.
- Demonstrates personal discipline.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital - Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)