Job summary
Do you enjoy aseptic work? Are you a well organised and practical person? Do you set yourself high standards? Do you like taking on responsibility?
We need a senior pharmacy technician with these qualities, and a friendly outgoing personality, to join the production team at UCL Hospitals. In return you will gain extensive experience and training in a licensed manufacturing unit.
You will need NVQ pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent with 2 years' experience in hospital pharmacy. A minimum of 12 months experience in aseptic dispensing is essential.
Main duties of the job
Our busy aseptic service compounds TPN for adults ( 8000 pa ), and neonates , dispenses chemo drugs ( 50,000 pa ) and IV additives ( 12,000 pa ).
We currently have 2 x permanent positions available and 1 x 6 month position.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences / or equivalent
Desirable
- Leeds University Aseptic preparation of Medicines - short course
Experience
Essential
- Two years full time equivalent pharmacy practice experience, including six months in pharmacy production / aseptic dispensing
- Portfolio demonstrating competence of previous and current pharmacy practice skills and knowledge, and CPD (Applicant to bring Portfolio to Interview)
- London Pharmacy and Education Stage 2 Technician Self Development programme -- relevant modules, equivalent or working towards
Skills, Abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to communicate information effectively using clear written and spoken English and overcome barriers to understanding
- Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately complete complex routine and non-routine documentation
- Demonstrated computer skills oEmail oWord processing oSpreadsheet
- Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the context of hospital pharmacy within the NHS
- Flexibility with regard to changes in work schedules
Desirable
- Experience of managing a small project
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences / or equivalent
Desirable
- Leeds University Aseptic preparation of Medicines - short course
Experience
Essential
- Two years full time equivalent pharmacy practice experience, including six months in pharmacy production / aseptic dispensing
- Portfolio demonstrating competence of previous and current pharmacy practice skills and knowledge, and CPD (Applicant to bring Portfolio to Interview)
- London Pharmacy and Education Stage 2 Technician Self Development programme -- relevant modules, equivalent or working towards
Skills, Abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to communicate information effectively using clear written and spoken English and overcome barriers to understanding
- Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately complete complex routine and non-routine documentation
- Demonstrated computer skills oEmail oWord processing oSpreadsheet
- Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the context of hospital pharmacy within the NHS
- Flexibility with regard to changes in work schedules
Desirable
- Experience of managing a small project
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
