Job summary
An opportunity has arisen at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton for a Technician, Aseptic Services or GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician to work on a permanent basis within the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit at Sutton. The products supplied by the aseptic unit are compounded in house or outsourced and include cytotoxic, Clinical Trials and Gene Therapy. We supply these products to our NHS and Private wards and treatment areas including haematology and clinical trials.
The successful candidate will receive full training and will have the opportunity to develop in their role and career. The post provides support to the Deputy Chief and Senior Technicians in carrying out operational duties provided by the aseptic services team. This will include deputising for Senior Technicians where appropriate.
Previous significant experience of working in and compounding in a hospital or industry aseptic unit is essential if applying as a non-registered technician.
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Technician, Aseptic Services you will possess excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills. In addition, good teamwork, flexibility, self-motivation and an ability to work under pressure are essential.
For further information please contact Sarah Easton - Deputy Chief Technician on 020 8661 3238
Main duties of the job
- Gain in depth knowledge and skill in the handling, compounding and use of cytotoxic drugs.
- Gain experience in the handling, compounding and use of clinical trials prepared at the Trust and undertake Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
- Gain experience in the maintenance of Aseptic facilities as defined in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Support the provision of robust, efficient stock control of medicines, IV fluids, containers etc. ensuring correct storage and rotation of drugs. Become trained in and follow all procedures for stock ordering, distribution and stock control. Undertake daily stock checks and submit to Senior staff.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information, please refer to the job description and person specification.
- Become trained and accredited in all processes appropriate to the Band 4 role; worksheets, JAC dispensing, assembly, assembly, assembly checking and volume checking.
- Participate with late/early shifts and Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rotas as required to meet service provisions and requirements for 7-day working. The Pharmacy is in a transitional period and moving over to a 7-day service, therefore staff are required to participate in a 7 day service which includes the requirement to work weekends, late shifts and bank holidays
- Assist in keeping patient records up to date by entering all the necessary information on the relevant computer systems
- Perform all required operator and process validations
- Be trained in and follow all Standard Operating procedures and objectives set out for the Band 4 role.
- Improve knowledge, understanding and application of Good Manufacturing practice
- Gain an understanding of ICH Good Clinical Practice and its practical application to the running of clinical trials and the role of pharmacy staff
- Support senior technicians in the daily running of the pharmacy aseptic service
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information, please refer to the job description and person specification.
- Become trained and accredited in all processes appropriate to the Band 4 role; worksheets, JAC dispensing, assembly, assembly, assembly checking and volume checking.
- Participate with late/early shifts and Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rotas as required to meet service provisions and requirements for 7-day working. The Pharmacy is in a transitional period and moving over to a 7-day service, therefore staff are required to participate in a 7 day service which includes the requirement to work weekends, late shifts and bank holidays
- Assist in keeping patient records up to date by entering all the necessary information on the relevant computer systems
- Perform all required operator and process validations
- Be trained in and follow all Standard Operating procedures and objectives set out for the Band 4 role.
- Improve knowledge, understanding and application of Good Manufacturing practice
- Gain an understanding of ICH Good Clinical Practice and its practical application to the running of clinical trials and the role of pharmacy staff
- Support senior technicians in the daily running of the pharmacy aseptic service
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to 5 GCSC's grade A-C including English and mathematics or equivalent.
- Educated to 5 GCSC's grade A-C including English and mathematics or equivalent.
Desirable
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post qualification course on aseptic preparation and dispensing of medicines/GMP/QA or equivalent
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working towards ACPT qualification
Experience
Essential
- If applying as a non-registered aseptic technician o Significant experience including compounding of aseptic products in a hospital or Industry aseptic facility o Knowledge and understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) If applying as a registered Pharmacy Technician o Evidence of ongoing CPD records o Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department o Understanding of GCP (Good Clinical Practice)
Desirable
- If applying as a registered Pharmacy Technician o Experience of working in an aseptic unit o Knowledge and understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
Skills / Ability / Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team with staff at all levels.
- Effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to communicate in clear English with staff members, members of the public and healthcare professionals
- Good time management, organised and planning skills; ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload for self and others.
- Ability to problem solve, work effectively and follow written procedures
- Calm under pressure and ability to concentrate and work accurately for prolonged period of times with frequent and unpredictable interruptions.
- Computer literate - Ability to use Microsoft office applications e.g. Word, excel and outlook
Desirable
- Ability to train/coach/teach tasks to other staff including pharmacy assistants and technicians
- Use of pharmacy computer systems and knowledge of JAC
Other Requirements inc. Physical
Essential
- Be flexible and adaptable to changes in procedures and practices to meet the needs of the role and service
- Enthusiastic, supportive, hardworking and conscientious and reliable with good attendance record.
- Committed to further education and ensure CPD requirements are maintained
- Committed to safe and effective patient care
- Able to work on both sites and partake in the weekend, extended hours and bank holiday rotas to meet the needs of the role and service (e.g. shift work).
- Ability to successfully pass validations and accreditation as per unit SOPs: hand wash, gowning, transfer, cabinet/room clean, JAC dispensing, assembly/assembly check, compounding and operator broth validations, volume check, bagging/labelling, ordering and worksheets
- Capable of moderate lifting, walking to ward areas, sitting to input data, standing for long periods dispensing or compounding
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to 5 GCSC's grade A-C including English and mathematics or equivalent.
- Educated to 5 GCSC's grade A-C including English and mathematics or equivalent.
Desirable
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post qualification course on aseptic preparation and dispensing of medicines/GMP/QA or equivalent
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working towards ACPT qualification
Experience
Essential
- If applying as a non-registered aseptic technician o Significant experience including compounding of aseptic products in a hospital or Industry aseptic facility o Knowledge and understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) If applying as a registered Pharmacy Technician o Evidence of ongoing CPD records o Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department o Understanding of GCP (Good Clinical Practice)
Desirable
- If applying as a registered Pharmacy Technician o Experience of working in an aseptic unit o Knowledge and understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
Skills / Ability / Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team with staff at all levels.
- Effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to communicate in clear English with staff members, members of the public and healthcare professionals
- Good time management, organised and planning skills; ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload for self and others.
- Ability to problem solve, work effectively and follow written procedures
- Calm under pressure and ability to concentrate and work accurately for prolonged period of times with frequent and unpredictable interruptions.
- Computer literate - Ability to use Microsoft office applications e.g. Word, excel and outlook
Desirable
- Ability to train/coach/teach tasks to other staff including pharmacy assistants and technicians
- Use of pharmacy computer systems and knowledge of JAC
Other Requirements inc. Physical
Essential
- Be flexible and adaptable to changes in procedures and practices to meet the needs of the role and service
- Enthusiastic, supportive, hardworking and conscientious and reliable with good attendance record.
- Committed to further education and ensure CPD requirements are maintained
- Committed to safe and effective patient care
- Able to work on both sites and partake in the weekend, extended hours and bank holiday rotas to meet the needs of the role and service (e.g. shift work).
- Ability to successfully pass validations and accreditation as per unit SOPs: hand wash, gowning, transfer, cabinet/room clean, JAC dispensing, assembly/assembly check, compounding and operator broth validations, volume check, bagging/labelling, ordering and worksheets
- Capable of moderate lifting, walking to ward areas, sitting to input data, standing for long periods dispensing or compounding
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.
