Job summary
The role of the Pharmacy Technician is to work within the cancer services team under the line management of the specialist pharmacy technician and accountable pharmacist to manage the day-to-day provision of an efficient and patient focussed aseptic service to our patients and key stakeholders.
You will oversee the effective organisation and prioritisation of workflow within the aseptic unit working accurately, efficiently to agreed standards and departmental procedures ensuring work targets are met. As part of this you will supervise the team, providing technical expertise to resolve problems, escalating when necessary to the specialist pharmacy technician.
As part of this role, you will interact with the pharmaceutical quality system (PQS), ensuring that the policies and procedures are embedded in daily activities, team members are aware of and trained in the SOPs and correction action and corrective actions are identified, documented and implemented.
Following an in-house comprehensive training programme including competency assessments you will work towards undertaking the preparation, manufacture, in-process checking and accuracy checking of aseptic products including but not limited to Parenteral Nutrition (PN) and Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatments (SACT).
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside the other senior pharmacy technicians or pharmacy technicians within the aseptic services team ensuring that the day-to-day operational activities are performed, by competent, trained personnel and are documented to demonstrate compliance with applicable standards and standard operating procedures include environmental monitoring
You will effectively coordinate and participate in all aspects of the aseptic service, working accurately, efficiently and to agreed standards.
When required you will deputise for the other senior/ specialist pharmacy technicians.
You will actively participate in the technical aspects of the role in relation to the dispensing of, assembly and manufacture of aseptic preparations as well as Accuracy checking technician role [Accuracy checking of outsourced (ready to use) items]
By contributing ideas or supporting other colleagues you will assist in the forward planning and development of the service provision offered by the aseptic services team.
As directed by the Specialist pharmacy technician, you will participate in the delivery of the internal audit schedule and assist Aseptic Services Management Team with the requirements for the external audit if required
You and the team are responsible for minimising financial and product waste within the aseptic unit within the remit of your role and identifying opportunities for potential improvement.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role may be offered as a progression post from a band 4 pharmacy technician to a band 5 pharmacy technician depending on experience and , once the job holder has attained the necessary qualifications and competencies.
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role may be offered as a progression post from a band 4 pharmacy technician to a band 5 pharmacy technician depending on experience and , once the job holder has attained the necessary qualifications and competencies.
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GPhC
- Holds BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences and NVQ in Pharmacy Services Level 3 (or equivalent to enable registration with the GPhC)
- Qualified accuracy checking
Desirable
- IT pharmacy application system knowledge and experience
- Leadership / team management training programme completion
Experience
Essential
- Experience (through placements or employment) of working in a busy environment
- Experience, in either hospital or retail pharmacy
- Previous experience in a supervisory role
Desirable
- experience working within an aseptic unit
- Knowledge / understanding of aseptic service provision.
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to adapt to the person communicating with e.g. patient or senior management
- Ability to prioritise with changing environment / workload / patient demands
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GPhC
- Holds BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences and NVQ in Pharmacy Services Level 3 (or equivalent to enable registration with the GPhC)
- Qualified accuracy checking
Desirable
- IT pharmacy application system knowledge and experience
- Leadership / team management training programme completion
Experience
Essential
- Experience (through placements or employment) of working in a busy environment
- Experience, in either hospital or retail pharmacy
- Previous experience in a supervisory role
Desirable
- experience working within an aseptic unit
- Knowledge / understanding of aseptic service provision.
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to adapt to the person communicating with e.g. patient or senior management
- Ability to prioritise with changing environment / workload / patient demands
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).
