Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting role in Pharmacy Technical Services?We have the opportunity to offer an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technicianor Registered Science Graduate the chance to develop their career in aseptic services working within our growing Chemotherapy production unit. This role will provide a varied experience which will allow you to develop and reach the next stage of your career.This post aims to provide training and experience in a wide range of activities includingaseptic compounding, staff supervision, education and training, workload scheduling and quality management. You will be involved in operational and technical projects in support of quality improvement, operational efficiency, and cost reduction programs.You will also be an accredited checker for a variety of in-process checks.You will be joining our dynamic and supportive team of pharmacists and technicians at an exciting and challenging time in developing a first-class aseptic service. Full training will be provided with opportunities actively encouraged to develop your technical knowledge.
Main duties of the job
This post is based within the Chemotherapy Services Unit (CSU) which is part of the wider Pharmacy Technical Services team. This role, in conjunction with other members of the team, ensures that a safe and effective chemotherapy production service is provided to our end users ensuring that our patients are treated whilst we meet our regulatory requirements.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians / NVQL3
- Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) Level 3
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
- Registration with the Science Council as a Registered Science Technician
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working as a Pharmacy Technician or Senior Assistant Technical Officer
Desirable
- Experience of working within a GMP / aseptic facility
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- IT literate and able to use Microsoft office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Organisation and prioritisation of the team and able to prioritise tasks accordingly. Demonstrates ability to problem solve complex problems. Ability to motivate self and others
- Methodical attention to detail
- Good numeracy skills. Able to perform pharmaceutical calculations
- Demonstrates the ability to work alone and as part of a team and prioritise tasks accordingly
- Demonstrates ability to answer routine enquires
- Demonstrates the ability to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail.
- Demonstrates the ability to follow all procedures and policies accurately. Patientfocused approach
- Is able to undertake the preparation of medicines involving repetitive manual dexterity and concentration
- Is able to sit or stand in a restricted position for periods of time
- Is able to handle hazardous materials safely according to local procedures
- Is able to follow local manual handling procedures
- Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure and within agreed deadlines
- Ability to maintain a high standard of accuracy in a busy environment
- Ability to turnaround negative situations to have positive outcomes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians / NVQL3
- Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) Level 3
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
- Registration with the Science Council as a Registered Science Technician
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working as a Pharmacy Technician or Senior Assistant Technical Officer
Desirable
- Experience of working within a GMP / aseptic facility
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- IT literate and able to use Microsoft office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Organisation and prioritisation of the team and able to prioritise tasks accordingly. Demonstrates ability to problem solve complex problems. Ability to motivate self and others
- Methodical attention to detail
- Good numeracy skills. Able to perform pharmaceutical calculations
- Demonstrates the ability to work alone and as part of a team and prioritise tasks accordingly
- Demonstrates ability to answer routine enquires
- Demonstrates the ability to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail.
- Demonstrates the ability to follow all procedures and policies accurately. Patientfocused approach
- Is able to undertake the preparation of medicines involving repetitive manual dexterity and concentration
- Is able to sit or stand in a restricted position for periods of time
- Is able to handle hazardous materials safely according to local procedures
- Is able to follow local manual handling procedures
- Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure and within agreed deadlines
- Ability to maintain a high standard of accuracy in a busy environment
- Ability to turnaround negative situations to have positive outcomes
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).
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).
