Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated & ambitious candidate who is looking to build a career in aseptic manufacturing, to join our busy chemotherapy manufacturing team at Barts Health NHS Trust. The post holder must be keen to learn & develop with excellent communication interpersonal skills & will undertake a wide variety of roles within the unit including but not limited to aseptic preparation, stock management, training and in process checking. The post holder will be based at St Bartholomew's Hospital supporting our well established, dedicated chemotherapy manufacturing unit
At Barts Health we take pride in developing our staff to progress. Within the Pharmacy department we offer several opportunities to do this. You will participate in training initiatives to meet both individual & departmental goals. Once fully trained within the aseptic area you will be enrolled onto the Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) Level 3 course. Upon successful completion of the SMT Level 3 course individuals are eligible to be registered as a Registered Science Technician (RSciTech). This also allows you to be eligible to apply for one of our Band 4 roles when available
Applicants must have GCSE, Maths, English and Science Grades 1-3 Previous experience of working in an aseptic production unit is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. Accuracy & efficiency are essential. Attention to detail, adaptability & being a team player are a must
Main duties of the job
To support chemotherapy production activities following local procedures and in linewith Good Manufacturing Practice requirements ? To ensure effective stock management within CSU
To be responsible for receipt and distribution of chemotherapy stock in the Chemotherapy store and SBH Main Store.
Promote safe and cost-effective use of medicines by conforming to the principles of Good Distribution Practice and Stores Standard Operating Procedure
If you have already applied for this post you do not need to apply again
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
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC NVQ Level 2 for support staff
- GCSE grades A -C or 9-4 - English Language - Maths - Science
- Literate and Numerate
Desirable
- Literate and Numerate
- Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) Level 3
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of good performance in previous Pharmacy posts
- Knowledge and experience of following SOPs.
- Demonstration of training other members of staff.
- Demonstration of managing own work in methodical manner
- Experience in hospital pharmacy, stock distribution, top-up or dispensary services.
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of management or supervision
- Prior Experience in preparation of Aseptic manufacturing
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrative understanding of GMP
- Understand issues involved in stock control and medicines distribution
- Interested in and have knowledge of the use of drugs
- Understand the importance of quality issues
- Understand patient care issues.
- Understanding of relevant legislation -Health and Safety -Data protection -Equality and Diversity
Desirable
- QA & Quality Systems within Aseptic preparation / manufacture practice
Skills
Essential
- Good aseptic technique and clean room behavior.
- Good ability to use own initiative
- Excellent interpersonal skills - IT literate and able to use Microsoft office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent and professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Organisation and prioritisation of workload
- Ability to problem solve.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Time management skills
- Methodical attention to detail
- Good numeracy skills. Able to perform pharmaceutical calculations.
- Demonstrates the ability to complete documentation accurately with exact attention to detail.
- Demonstrates the ability to follow all procedures and policies accurately
- Undertakes the preparation of medicines involving repetitive manual dexterity and concentration
- Can sit or stand in a restricted position for periods of time
- Can handle hazardous materials safely according to local procedures.
- Can follow local manual handling procedures
- Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure and within agreed deadlines
- Ability to deal with non-routine activities.
- Ability to supervise staff members in a production environment
- Demonstrative ability to coach staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC NVQ Level 2 for support staff
- GCSE grades A -C or 9-4 - English Language - Maths - Science
- Literate and Numerate
Desirable
- Literate and Numerate
- Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) Level 3
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of good performance in previous Pharmacy posts
- Knowledge and experience of following SOPs.
- Demonstration of training other members of staff.
- Demonstration of managing own work in methodical manner
- Experience in hospital pharmacy, stock distribution, top-up or dispensary services.
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of management or supervision
- Prior Experience in preparation of Aseptic manufacturing
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrative understanding of GMP
- Understand issues involved in stock control and medicines distribution
- Interested in and have knowledge of the use of drugs
- Understand the importance of quality issues
- Understand patient care issues.
- Understanding of relevant legislation -Health and Safety -Data protection -Equality and Diversity
Desirable
- QA & Quality Systems within Aseptic preparation / manufacture practice
Skills
Essential
- Good aseptic technique and clean room behavior.
- Good ability to use own initiative
- Excellent interpersonal skills - IT literate and able to use Microsoft office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent and professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Organisation and prioritisation of workload
- Ability to problem solve.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Time management skills
- Methodical attention to detail
- Good numeracy skills. Able to perform pharmaceutical calculations.
- Demonstrates the ability to complete documentation accurately with exact attention to detail.
- Demonstrates the ability to follow all procedures and policies accurately
- Undertakes the preparation of medicines involving repetitive manual dexterity and concentration
- Can sit or stand in a restricted position for periods of time
- Can handle hazardous materials safely according to local procedures.
- Can follow local manual handling procedures
- Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure and within agreed deadlines
- Ability to deal with non-routine activities.
- Ability to supervise staff members in a production environment
- Demonstrative ability to coach staff
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).
