Science Manufacturing Tech Aseptics Development Post *Internal Only*

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

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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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Science Manufacturing Qualificatione Council
• Registration with the Science Council
• Pre-process accuracy checking certificate
• Complete TSET Aseptic Processing Programme
• Essential IT Skills (EITS) or equivalent

Desirable

• Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines Course - Leeds University
• Supervisory Skills for Aspetic Services - Leeds University
• ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years experience of aseptic services
• Standard operating procedures
• Good manufacturing practice
• Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services
• Relevant NHS legislation
• Context of pharmacy
• Stock control management

Desirable

• Knowledge of Ascribe
• Training other staff.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to work accurately to SOPs
• Ability to meet quality standards
• Developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to plan and co-ordinate workload
• Customer Service Skills
• Organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team or as an individual
• Ability to maintain concentration through frequent interuptions
• Effective time management skills
• Manual dexterity
• Methodical
• Meticulous and good attention to detail
• Multitasking abilities
• Able to concentrate
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to use initiative appropriately
• Negotiation skills

Desirable

• Teaching skills
• Developed IT skills
• Involvement in procedure writing
• Experience of audit

Other requirements

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly to cover the needs of the service
• Able to wear specialised protective clothing as necessary
• Ability to work with specialist cleanroom detergents which may be irritant in nature

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).