Job summary
The Pharmacy Department provides a fully comprehensive pharmaceutical service across the Trust and to a number of external community units. We are a large and very busy department with over 180 members of staff including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and admin and clerical staff. There are many varied roles and we all work as a team to provide the different functions and services whilst maintaining a high level of patient care.
To support an expansion of chemotherapy services at the NNUH we have received new funding for our Aseptics Unit to enable us to increase capacity.
Pharmacy Technicians and Science Manufacturing technicians are vital members of the pharmacy aseptic team who work closely with Pharmacists, Pharmacy Assistants and with other staff within the Pharmacy and Trust.
Main duties of the job
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Aseptic Services Technician to join our large and busy aseptics team. You will either already be registered with the GPhC or the Science Council or be recently qualified/close to qualifying and preparing to register. Please note: if you are close to qualifying as a Pharmacy Technician, you will be required to have completed 2 years' work experience with your current employer and gain registration with the GPhC before you can start work with us in this post.
The main aspects of this role are:o Performing pre-manufacture checks on items waiting to be preparedo Generation of worksheetso Aseptic manufacture of productso Transfer decontamination and cleaningo Training of new staff in the unit
You should be dedicated, flexible and able to work in a high pressured, busy and demanding working environment. You will need to be enthusiastic, have excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in developing your skills and knowledge.You will be expected to use a number of computer-based systems and, therefore, will have good IT skills.
The hours of work are 28.5 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday with a current requirement to work one weekend day every 10 weeks in Dispensary and to cover 3 bank holidays annually in the Aseptic Services Unit. All rotas are subject to review at any time.
If you would like and further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Trust values of People Focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence are essential to a role working in the Pharmacy Department. We are a very busy, large department in a fast-paced teaching hospital. Therefore the ability to be able to work under pressure and respond to a frequently changing environment is essential.
The main aspects of this role are:
- Performing pre-manufacture checks on items waiting to be prepared
- Generation of worksheets
- Aseptic manufacture of products
- Transfer decontamination and cleaning
- Training of new staff in the unit
- Prepare the aseptic unit and equipment including calibration checks for daily working.
- Produce worksheets and labels for cytotoxic drugs using the computerised system (JAC).
- Produce worksheets and labels for TPN/CIVAS using the computerisedsystem (JAC).
- Reconstitute and manufacture TPN/CIVAS and cytotoxic drugs under the supervision of Senior Pharmacy Technicians in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures and to the standard of the Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice. Highlight any deviations in practice to Senior Pharmacy Technicians.
- Formulate TPN, CIVAS and cytotoxics preparations using appropriate calculations.
- Ensure that all necessary records are completed, including batch records, equipment log files and cleaning records.
- Participate in the cleaning of the Aseptic Services Unit as required including cleaning of the isolators and other equipment used; and close down the unit at the end of the working day.
- Contribute to good stock control by using JAC programmes for TPN, CIVAS and cytotoxic products.
- Assist with the ordering of drugs and sundries within Aseptic Services.
- Assist the Principal Pharmacist, Aseptic Services and Operations Manager, Aseptic Services in the training of ward and other non-pharmacy staff in the preparation of medicines and techniques used within Aseptic Services and the demonstration of those techniques.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 3212 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Trust values of People Focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence are essential to a role working in the Pharmacy Department. We are a very busy, large department in a fast-paced teaching hospital. Therefore the ability to be able to work under pressure and respond to a frequently changing environment is essential.
The main aspects of this role are:
- Performing pre-manufacture checks on items waiting to be prepared
- Generation of worksheets
- Aseptic manufacture of products
- Transfer decontamination and cleaning
- Training of new staff in the unit
- Prepare the aseptic unit and equipment including calibration checks for daily working.
- Produce worksheets and labels for cytotoxic drugs using the computerised system (JAC).
- Produce worksheets and labels for TPN/CIVAS using the computerisedsystem (JAC).
- Reconstitute and manufacture TPN/CIVAS and cytotoxic drugs under the supervision of Senior Pharmacy Technicians in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures and to the standard of the Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice. Highlight any deviations in practice to Senior Pharmacy Technicians.
- Formulate TPN, CIVAS and cytotoxics preparations using appropriate calculations.
- Ensure that all necessary records are completed, including batch records, equipment log files and cleaning records.
- Participate in the cleaning of the Aseptic Services Unit as required including cleaning of the isolators and other equipment used; and close down the unit at the end of the working day.
- Contribute to good stock control by using JAC programmes for TPN, CIVAS and cytotoxic products.
- Assist with the ordering of drugs and sundries within Aseptic Services.
- Assist the Principal Pharmacist, Aseptic Services and Operations Manager, Aseptic Services in the training of ward and other non-pharmacy staff in the preparation of medicines and techniques used within Aseptic Services and the demonstration of those techniques.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 3212 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Pharmacy Services/Pharmaceutical Science OR Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician
- Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician OR Science Manufacturing Technician
Desirable
- Current aseptic operator validation
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in aseptic manipulation using isolator technology
Skills
Essential
- Able to perform pharmaceutical formulation calculations
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Pharmacy Services/Pharmaceutical Science OR Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician
- Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician OR Science Manufacturing Technician
Desirable
- Current aseptic operator validation
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in aseptic manipulation using isolator technology
Skills
Essential
- Able to perform pharmaceutical formulation calculations
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
