Job summary
Band 6 - Lead Pharmacy Production Officer - Technical Services, Systemic Anti-cancer Therapy (SACT)
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Pharmacy Production Specialist to join our well-established team in Technical Services. As a department we constantly strive to re-engineer our services to improve our delivery of patient focused pharmaceutical care and customer satisfaction.
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, over labelling and re-packaging products, supplying both the Trust and external organisations.
As part of our senior team you will be expected to have recent relevant experience of working in a Pharmacy aseptic unit.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work within the Aseptic and Chemotherapy unit managing our SACT service alongside the Production Managers in line with GMP. You will be expected to organise, prioritise and co-ordinate the workflow within the unit, liaising with the pharmacy clinical teams when needed.
In addition, the post holder will be required to assist with the operation and maintenance of quality management systems ensuring compliance with the terms of the MHRA Manufacturing "Specials" Licence regarding all compounding and manufacturing processes.
To achieve this, you will need excellent organisational, communication and digital skills with a high degree of attention to detail and you will need to be able to work effectively within a team.
Within the department we have an excellent relationship with other key professionals in order to maximise efficiency of the services provided.
You will be supported in this role by an experienced team and actively encouraged to enrol on courses and study days to further your personal development. You will promote the service at Trust, Regional and National forums including posters at conferences and support wider projects and business development opportunities.
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 Christine Blanks, Production Manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager Christine Blanks, Production Manager
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences OR Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) in Pharmaceutical Science OR an undergraduate degree in chemistry OR biological sciences, minimum 2:1
- Registered, or eligible to be registered, with the GPhC, Science Council (SMT), Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology
- GCSE Maths and English Language (grade C or above) or equivalent
- Commitment and evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- GCP and ICH certification
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Extensive Hospital Pharmacy Technician experience
- Knowledge and experience in the dispensing of clinical trials and understanding the clinical trials process
- Demonstrates a knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice for medicinal products, particularly in regard to aseptic facilities and operations
- Experience of training staff
- Experience of supervising or line managing staff.
- Able to present written information clearly, accurately and concisely
- Interest in expanding knowledge and self-development
Desirable
- Management experience and / or experience of staff recruitment and appraisal
- Experience of procuring medicines and stock control
- Previous experience of managing a team
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences OR Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) in Pharmaceutical Science OR an undergraduate degree in chemistry OR biological sciences, minimum 2:1
- Registered, or eligible to be registered, with the GPhC, Science Council (SMT), Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology
- GCSE Maths and English Language (grade C or above) or equivalent
- Commitment and evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- GCP and ICH certification
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Extensive Hospital Pharmacy Technician experience
- Knowledge and experience in the dispensing of clinical trials and understanding the clinical trials process
- Demonstrates a knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice for medicinal products, particularly in regard to aseptic facilities and operations
- Experience of training staff
- Experience of supervising or line managing staff.
- Able to present written information clearly, accurately and concisely
- Interest in expanding knowledge and self-development
Desirable
- Management experience and / or experience of staff recruitment and appraisal
- Experience of procuring medicines and stock control
- Previous experience of managing a team
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)
