Job summary
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated professional to join our aseptic team at the Chelsea site of the Royal Marsden.
You will be part of a team consisting of Pharmacists, Technicians and Assistants, who are always striving for excellence in all aspects of our work. We are working collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure we always deliver outstanding care to our patients.
The hospital recently introduced the EPIC digital health record system - and we are looking to use the full capabilities of this system to support the pharmacy aseptic service and become a truly paperless department.
- Working for The Royal Marsden gives access to some of the best staff benefits and discounts available in the NHS. We offer salary sacrifice schemes, including car lease and cycle lease. See attached 'Workplace Wellbeing and Rewards Guide' for more details
- Comprehensive pension scheme
- Flexible working
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
Click here to learn more about the team: vimeo.com/manage/videos/797020283/0a70c49a0b
Please get in contact if you are interested in an informal discussion about the role. We would also be delighted to show you around and answer any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!
Thimira Fernando email: thimira.fernando@rmh.nhs.uk or Lynne Eastwood email: lynne.eastwood@rmh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The Job Description outlines the roles of the Technician, Aseptic Services. You will work closely with the Deputy Chief Technician in the day to day running of the Technical Services aseptic suite, providing a quality, GMP compliant service, supplying aseptically prepared medicines including clinical trials, in a timely manner to all service users.
You will become fully trained and accredited in all processes appropriate to the Band 4 role including assembly, assembly checking, compounding, volume checking, and 1st check process.
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
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)
Become trained and accredited in all processes appropriate to the Band 4 role; worksheets, JAC dispensing, assembly, assembly, assembly checking and volume checking.
Assist in keeping patient records up to date by entering all the necessary information on the relevant computer systems
Job description
Job responsibilities
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)
Become trained and accredited in all processes appropriate to the Band 4 role; worksheets, JAC dispensing, assembly, assembly, assembly checking and volume checking.
Assist in keeping patient records up to date by entering all the necessary information on the relevant computer systems
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to 5 GCSC's grade A-C including English and mathematics or equivalent
- Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Technical Modules or equivalent experience
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
- Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Technical Modules or equivalent experience
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.
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).
