Job summary
This is an exciting for a Pharmacy Technician time to join University Hospitals Plymouth within our aseptic services department.
We provide cytotoxic chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies and parenteral nutrition in house. We are currently planning for an offsite aseptic unit which will offer opportunities for the future.
We are looking to recruit a Pharmacy Technician who would like the opportunity to develop their leadership and management skills in an innovative department. Further study will be encouraged for you to progress your pharmacy career.
These posts are suitable for those registered technicians who already have accredited checking and Pre and In-process checking PIPC qualifications. We also welcome applications from newly qualified registered technicians and community pharmacy technicians without these qualifications who would like to work towards a band 5 post and achieve the qualifications.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
Co-ordinates and prioritises the daily production workload taking into account clinical priority.
Undertake technical duties in the preparation of pharmaceuticals within the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit, ensuring all products are prepared following quality guidelines to ensure patients receive products that are safe to use.
To supervise the work of Assistant Technical Officers, Senior Assistant Technical Officers, Specialist Technical Officer's and students in conjunction with the Senior Specialist Technicians
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- To coordinate and prioritise the daily workload to ensure medications are ready according to priorities e.g. clinical urgency and time of appointment
2. To prepare injectable medicines such as cancer chemotherapy and monoclonal antibody therapy using isolator technology or laminar air flow cabinets, ensuring all in-process checks are completed, within the clean room environment, isolated from direct supervision.
3. To prepare cancer chemotherapy for intrathecal use according to Department of Health guidelines, local trust policy and departmental procedures.
4. To participate in the preparation of clinical trials, ensuring products are prepared as set out in study specific documents, standard operating procedures and appropriate guidelines. Complete all necessary documentation, including the drug accountability as described in the study protocol.
5. To follow carefully all standard operating procedures to ensure all products are made safely and efficiently in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice Guidelines.
6. To complete the pre and in process check of aseptically prepared injectables, completing the in-house competency assessment and the Southwest accredited pre and in process (PIPC) checking accuracy accreditation.
- To complete the final accuracy check and release against a prescription for items dispensed by other members of the aseptic services team, as an accredited checking technician.
8. To complete a final accuracy check against a prescription for injectables prepared and released as a special manufactured product by an external supplier, as an accredited checking technician.
9. To supervise, train and carry out competency assessments of pharmacy assistants, senior pharmacy assistants, specialist technical officers and students in the preparation of injectable products under the guidance of the Senior Pharmacy Technician for Education and Training.
10. To complete any environmental monitoring or operator validation tests requested by the quality assurance team.
For further details please see the attached JD & PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To coordinate and prioritise the daily workload to ensure medications are ready according to priorities e.g. clinical urgency and time of appointment
2. To prepare injectable medicines such as cancer chemotherapy and monoclonal antibody therapy using isolator technology or laminar air flow cabinets, ensuring all in-process checks are completed, within the clean room environment, isolated from direct supervision.
3. To prepare cancer chemotherapy for intrathecal use according to Department of Health guidelines, local trust policy and departmental procedures.
4. To participate in the preparation of clinical trials, ensuring products are prepared as set out in study specific documents, standard operating procedures and appropriate guidelines. Complete all necessary documentation, including the drug accountability as described in the study protocol.
5. To follow carefully all standard operating procedures to ensure all products are made safely and efficiently in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice Guidelines.
6. To complete the pre and in process check of aseptically prepared injectables, completing the in-house competency assessment and the Southwest accredited pre and in process (PIPC) checking accuracy accreditation.
- To complete the final accuracy check and release against a prescription for items dispensed by other members of the aseptic services team, as an accredited checking technician.
8. To complete a final accuracy check against a prescription for injectables prepared and released as a special manufactured product by an external supplier, as an accredited checking technician.
9. To supervise, train and carry out competency assessments of pharmacy assistants, senior pharmacy assistants, specialist technical officers and students in the preparation of injectable products under the guidance of the Senior Pharmacy Technician for Education and Training.
10. To complete any environmental monitoring or operator validation tests requested by the quality assurance team.
For further details please see the attached JD & PS
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oProven knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice
- oProven knowledge of current legislation and department of health guidelines relating to aseptic preparation of injectable medicines
- oUnderstanding of COSHH
Desirable
- oPrevious demonstrable experience in aseptic preparation
- oPractical demonstrable experience of isolator technology and laminar flow cabinets
Qualifications
Essential
- oBTEC/NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services (or equivalent) Or
- oLevel 3 Science Manufacturing Technician qualification
- oRegistered pharmacy technician (with the GPhC) or eligible to register with the Science Council or equivalent body.
- oProven post qualification experience as a Pharmacy Technician or Science Manufacturing Technician
Desirable
- oAccredited checking technician qualification
- oAccredited pre and in process checking accreditation (PIPC)
- oComputer literate (ECDL)
Attitude & Aptitude
Essential
- oGood written and verbal communication skills with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness
- oGood training skills
- oAbility to supervise other staff
Desirable
- Ability to motivate others.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oProven knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice
- oProven knowledge of current legislation and department of health guidelines relating to aseptic preparation of injectable medicines
- oUnderstanding of COSHH
Desirable
- oPrevious demonstrable experience in aseptic preparation
- oPractical demonstrable experience of isolator technology and laminar flow cabinets
Qualifications
Essential
- oBTEC/NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services (or equivalent) Or
- oLevel 3 Science Manufacturing Technician qualification
- oRegistered pharmacy technician (with the GPhC) or eligible to register with the Science Council or equivalent body.
- oProven post qualification experience as a Pharmacy Technician or Science Manufacturing Technician
Desirable
- oAccredited checking technician qualification
- oAccredited pre and in process checking accreditation (PIPC)
- oComputer literate (ECDL)
Attitude & Aptitude
Essential
- oGood written and verbal communication skills with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness
- oGood training skills
- oAbility to supervise other staff
Desirable
- Ability to motivate others.
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).
