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 production 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, science manufacturing technician level 3 or equivalent. Previous experience in aseptic dispensing is not essential but would be preferred.
Our busy aseptic service compounds TPN for adults ( 8000 pa ), and neonates , dispenses chemo drugs ( 50,000 pa ) and IV additives ( 12,000 pa ).
Main duties of the job
To assist and deputise for the Senior production technicians in the day to day delivery of the aseptic services from UCL Hospitals in accordance with the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice and nationally agreed standards. To assist in the aseptic training of new technicians and Pharmacy assistants.
To participate and support audit, risk management and clinical governance initiatives to provide safe and effective medicines management to staff and patients at UCLH.
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
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to 5 GCSC's grade A-C / 9 - 4 including English, Mathematics and Science; or equivalent.
- Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services.
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council / Science Council
Desirable
- Post qualification course on aseptic preparation and dispensing of medicines/GMP/QA or equivalent
Skills and abilities
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, organisational and planning skills; ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload for self and others in the team
- Ability to clearly and accurately complete complex routine and non-routine documentation.
- Ability to successfully pass validations and accreditations as per departmental requirements.
- Ability to undertake preparation of medicines requiring fine and accurate motor skills following SOPs to ensure patient safety.
- Computer literate - Ability to use Microsoft office applications e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook
Desirable
- Ability to train other staff
- Use of EPIC, Epysis and Qpulse computer systems
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department
Other requirements
Essential
- Be flexible and adaptable to changes in procedures and practices to meet the needs of the role and service
- Committed to further education and ensure CPD requirements are maintained
- Committed to safe and effective patient care
- Commitment to work with our Trust values of Safety, Kindness, Teamwork and Improving
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to 5 GCSC's grade A-C / 9 - 4 including English, Mathematics and Science; or equivalent.
- Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services.
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council / Science Council
Desirable
- Post qualification course on aseptic preparation and dispensing of medicines/GMP/QA or equivalent
Skills and abilities
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, organisational and planning skills; ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload for self and others in the team
- Ability to clearly and accurately complete complex routine and non-routine documentation.
- Ability to successfully pass validations and accreditations as per departmental requirements.
- Ability to undertake preparation of medicines requiring fine and accurate motor skills following SOPs to ensure patient safety.
- Computer literate - Ability to use Microsoft office applications e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook
Desirable
- Ability to train other staff
- Use of EPIC, Epysis and Qpulse computer systems
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department
Other requirements
Essential
- Be flexible and adaptable to changes in procedures and practices to meet the needs of the role and service
- Committed to further education and ensure CPD requirements are maintained
- Committed to safe and effective patient care
- Commitment to work with our Trust values of Safety, Kindness, Teamwork and Improving
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).
