Job summary
Fixed term 12 months
Band 5 Production Officer
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join our well established team in Pharmacy Technical Services for maternity leave cover.
The MHRA licenced 'Specials' pharmacy manufacturing unit is based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital and is a modern purpose built unit within the hospital. The service encompasses aseptic, chemotherapy and pre-pack (over labelling and repackaging products) supplying both the Trust and external organisations. As a department we constantly strive to re-engineer our services to improve our delivery of patient focused pharmaceutical care and customer satisfaction.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated Advanced Assistant Technical Officer to work with our team in Pharmacy Technical Services.
The successful candidate will work within our Aseptic and Chemotherapy unit and will be required to set up and prepare medicines made within Pharmacy Technical Services. The post holder will be expected to understand and follow standard operating procedures.
The role includes undertaking relevant training, both external and internal in aspects of Pharmacy Services and associated technical activities where required.
In addition, the post holder will be required to assist with the operation and maintenance of quality systems ensuring compliance with the terms of the MHRA Manufacturing "Specials" Licence regarding all compounding and manufacturing processes.
This is a great time to be a part of the Pharmacy Technical Services Team at UHNM.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager Sam Stone
Sam Stone, Deputy Production Manager,
01782 674579
samuel.stone@uhnm.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager Sam Stone
Sam Stone, Deputy Production Manager,
01782 674579
samuel.stone@uhnm.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in a relevant science related to pharmacy or a BTEC / NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Registered or eligible for registration with an appropriate professional body, for example, Royal Society of Chemistry, Institute of Biology, Science Council, GPhC
- Commitment and evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Training in Good Clinical Trials Practice and ICH
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience of working within a laboratory/ pharmacy manufacturing environment.
- Computer literate with good general keyboard skills, for using the pharmacy computer systems, including ordering, receiving and stock and rectifying stock discrepancies.
- Literate and numerate.
- Ability to work well with all colleagues as part of a team
- Knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice including current initiatives relating to Technical Services
- Understanding of GMP
- Must be able to adhere to standard operating procedures and UHNM policies
Desirable
- Previous manufacturing experience at an NHS aseptic facility or pharmaceutical industry
- Awareness of Health and Safety and COSHH issues
- Evidence of interest in new ways of working and developing specialist knowledge in a specialist area of practice
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in a relevant science related to pharmacy or a BTEC / NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Registered or eligible for registration with an appropriate professional body, for example, Royal Society of Chemistry, Institute of Biology, Science Council, GPhC
- Commitment and evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Training in Good Clinical Trials Practice and ICH
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience of working within a laboratory/ pharmacy manufacturing environment.
- Computer literate with good general keyboard skills, for using the pharmacy computer systems, including ordering, receiving and stock and rectifying stock discrepancies.
- Literate and numerate.
- Ability to work well with all colleagues as part of a team
- Knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice including current initiatives relating to Technical Services
- Understanding of GMP
- Must be able to adhere to standard operating procedures and UHNM policies
Desirable
- Previous manufacturing experience at an NHS aseptic facility or pharmaceutical industry
- Awareness of Health and Safety and COSHH issues
- Evidence of interest in new ways of working and developing specialist knowledge in a specialist area of practice
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
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
