Senior Assistant Technical Officer

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an overview general duties include the following, for full details refer to the JD provided.

• To undertake, after suitable training, the aseptic preparation and dispensing of medicinal products following unit SOPs in one of the aseptic production units.
• To ensure that all working practices meet the requirements of the Medicines Act as outlined in the Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice, Standard Operating Procedures, Health and Safety at work act, COSSH and any other relevant legislation.
• To undertake monitoring of facilities and equipment.
• To assist in the maintenance and cleaning of the unit as required and help in maintaining the general tidiness of the unit.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• GSCE English, Maths and Science Grade A to C or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 2 - optional units: relevant to pharmacy practice area or equivalent

Previous Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to work accurately to set procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure accurately and prioritise work load
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of GMP and QA in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated good manual dexterity to undertake fine and accurate manipulative work

Desirable

• Demonstrated ability to handle hazardous materials safely according to local procedures
• Previous experience of working in a NHS or commercial pharmaceutical manufacturing environment undertaking aseptic manufacture of medicines

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrated ability to communicate information effectively using clear written and spoken English
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and under own initiative
• Demonstrated ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
• Understanding of the importance of hygiene standards in the preparation of medicines

Availability

Essential

• Able to work late shifts, bank holidays and weekends

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital, Cancer Center

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 3SS

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)