Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking Pharmacist to join our dedicated Production Team within Newcastle Specials which continues to grow and build on its success. Based at our £10m Pharmacy Production Unit at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, you will provide professional support to unlicensed and licensed production activities. No previous experience required. Newly qualified and part time applicants considered.
- Interview Date 23/10/23
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes Per a Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
You will be able to demonstrate an interest in aseptic manufacturing and technical services and may bring previous experience upon which to build although the most important factor is a desire to learn and develop.
Upon entry to the Department, the post holder will begin at a range and salary level in line with their current knowledge and experience, and will be supported to progress from PPU Range 6 to PPU Range 7 dependent on achieving a number of key learning objectives, as follows, which must be achieved within 2 years of appointment:
oSigned off to perform technical / professional checks in at least 4 out of 5 production zones and have spent sufficient time in these areas to be able to oversee the unit unaided.
oAble to provide evidence of ten instances where they intervened in a situation to improve safety or compliance with GMP, or assisted the section lead in dealing with a difficult situation.
oBe able to demonstrate ability to train and support new staff (Evidence of acting as a mentor to Student Tech / pre-reg or similar)
oDelivered a training presentation to a range of staff grades on an aspect of GMP.
oCompleted training in functional aspects of the PQS to include Change control, Adverse event reporting, Microbiological non-conformance and be competent in signing off reports (AER to level of minor classification)
oEvidence of either implementing or having a key supporting role in implementation of a service improvement project.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be given the opportunity to develop your production knowledge of our diverse product range, meeting exacting quality standards, fulfilling the expanding needs of our internal and external customer base. Our unit provides products to a range of regional specialties, including cancer services, paediatrics, dermatology and ophthalmology.
We continue to support research through increasing demand for preparation/ manufacture of investigational medicinal products. You will consolidate your experience across aseptic manufacture /dispensing, through terminal sterilisation and non-sterile production areas, gaining a robust background in gassing isolator technology and automated compounding and filling systems.
Additionally, you will assist in product development and rationalisation to meet national strategies to provide safer medicines for NHS patients. Good organisational and communication skills with an eye for detail will be essential.
The post holder will be based principally at the RVI but will also work at the Freeman site to meet requirements of the role.
Newcastle Specials operates outside of standard NHS Agenda for Change pay scales and as a result staff will have the opportunity to benefit from annual salary progression, accelerated progression through the pay band and a bonus (Dependent on performance and annual appraisal).
Job purpose
Band 6
- To manage on a daily basis the provision of aseptic dispensing and licensed manufacturing services being undertaken in the RVI Production Unit. To include the checking of intravenous additives, parenteral nutrition, homecare, chemotherapy and large scale manufactured products.
- To perform the professional role of a Registered Pharmacist, including advice, supervision and cooperation with colleagues, particularly in relation to support/cover for absent colleagues.
- Participate in rotational training within Production Services to build knowledge and skills in all areas.
Band 7
- To manage on a daily basis the provision of aseptic dispensing and licensed manufacturing services being undertaken in the RVI Production Unit. To include the checking of intravenous additives, parenteral nutrition, homecare, chemotherapy and large scale manufactured products.
- To perform the professional role of a Registered Pharmacist, including advice, supervision and cooperation with colleagues, particularly in relation to support/cover for absent colleagues.
- Contribute to and leading training programmes in the area of responsibility and supporting section managers in quality initiatives in production services as a whole
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be given the opportunity to develop your production knowledge of our diverse product range, meeting exacting quality standards, fulfilling the expanding needs of our internal and external customer base. Our unit provides products to a range of regional specialties, including cancer services, paediatrics, dermatology and ophthalmology.
We continue to support research through increasing demand for preparation/ manufacture of investigational medicinal products. You will consolidate your experience across aseptic manufacture /dispensing, through terminal sterilisation and non-sterile production areas, gaining a robust background in gassing isolator technology and automated compounding and filling systems.
Additionally, you will assist in product development and rationalisation to meet national strategies to provide safer medicines for NHS patients. Good organisational and communication skills with an eye for detail will be essential.
The post holder will be based principally at the RVI but will also work at the Freeman site to meet requirements of the role.
Newcastle Specials operates outside of standard NHS Agenda for Change pay scales and as a result staff will have the opportunity to benefit from annual salary progression, accelerated progression through the pay band and a bonus (Dependent on performance and annual appraisal).
Job purpose
Band 6
- To manage on a daily basis the provision of aseptic dispensing and licensed manufacturing services being undertaken in the RVI Production Unit. To include the checking of intravenous additives, parenteral nutrition, homecare, chemotherapy and large scale manufactured products.
- To perform the professional role of a Registered Pharmacist, including advice, supervision and cooperation with colleagues, particularly in relation to support/cover for absent colleagues.
- Participate in rotational training within Production Services to build knowledge and skills in all areas.
Band 7
- To manage on a daily basis the provision of aseptic dispensing and licensed manufacturing services being undertaken in the RVI Production Unit. To include the checking of intravenous additives, parenteral nutrition, homecare, chemotherapy and large scale manufactured products.
- To perform the professional role of a Registered Pharmacist, including advice, supervision and cooperation with colleagues, particularly in relation to support/cover for absent colleagues.
- Contribute to and leading training programmes in the area of responsibility and supporting section managers in quality initiatives in production services as a whole
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
Range 6
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (Rules & Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors) and section 10 exemption.
- Working knowledge of isolator and/or laminar flow technology.
- Aseptic and/or Non sterile preparation of injectable products/pharmaceuticals
- Delegation
- Competency in using pharmacy computer systems
- Knowledge of the role and professional duties of a pharmacist within a hospital, community or commercial setting
- Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
- Degree in Pharmacy
Desirable
- Pharmaceutical Audit. MHRA/ Aseptic Dispensing
- Practical Experience in the preparation of parenteral nutrition, intravenous additives, Homecare or similar
- Clinical Pharmacy experience in paediatrics and / or adult medicine
- Knowledge of Cystic Fibrosis
- Experience of training technical and professional staff in the production and/or ward setting
- Counselling / mentoring
- Staff management skills
- Audit of services by external auditing organisation ie., MHRA and / or Regional Quality Assurance Specialist.
- Demonstrable staff management
- Procedure design and implementation
- Performing duties of authorised pharmacist within a hospital production facility
- Training staff
- Experience as pharmacist working within licensed production and/ or unlicensed preparation unit within a hospital or commercials setting
- Has or is studying for a higher academic qualification in pharmacy e.g., Pharmaceutical Technology and / or Quality Assurance; Management; Clinical Diploma
Range 7
Essential
- Practical and theoretical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (Rules & Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors) and section 10 exemption
- Working knowledge of isolator and/or laminar flow technology
- Aseptic and/or non-sterile preparation of injectable products / pharmaceuticals.
- Staff management skills
- Delegation
- Competency in using pharmacy computer systems
- Experience as pharmacist working within licensed production and/ or unlicensed preparation unit within a hospital or commercials setting
- Experience for training technical and professional staff in the production and ward setting
- Registered Pharmacist (MPharm degree + post graduate preregistration training)
Desirable
- Pharmaceutical Audit. MHRA/ Aseptic Dispensing
- Experience in the preparation of parenteral nutrition, intravenous additives, Homecare or similar
- Knowledge of Cystic Fibrosis
- Counselling / mentoring
- Interviewing / appraisal
- Audit of services by external auditing organisation i.e. MHRA and / or Regional Quality Assurance Specialist.
- Demonstrable staff management
- Procedure design and implementation
- Performing duties of authorised pharmacist within a hospital production facility
- Has or is studying for a higher academic qualification in pharmacy e.g., Pharmaceutical Technology and / or Quality Assurance; Management; Clinical Diploma
Person Specification
Range 6
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (Rules & Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors) and section 10 exemption.
- Working knowledge of isolator and/or laminar flow technology.
- Aseptic and/or Non sterile preparation of injectable products/pharmaceuticals
- Delegation
- Competency in using pharmacy computer systems
- Knowledge of the role and professional duties of a pharmacist within a hospital, community or commercial setting
- Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
- Degree in Pharmacy
Desirable
- Pharmaceutical Audit. MHRA/ Aseptic Dispensing
- Practical Experience in the preparation of parenteral nutrition, intravenous additives, Homecare or similar
- Clinical Pharmacy experience in paediatrics and / or adult medicine
- Knowledge of Cystic Fibrosis
- Experience of training technical and professional staff in the production and/or ward setting
- Counselling / mentoring
- Staff management skills
- Audit of services by external auditing organisation ie., MHRA and / or Regional Quality Assurance Specialist.
- Demonstrable staff management
- Procedure design and implementation
- Performing duties of authorised pharmacist within a hospital production facility
- Training staff
- Experience as pharmacist working within licensed production and/ or unlicensed preparation unit within a hospital or commercials setting
- Has or is studying for a higher academic qualification in pharmacy e.g., Pharmaceutical Technology and / or Quality Assurance; Management; Clinical Diploma
Range 7
Essential
- Practical and theoretical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (Rules & Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors) and section 10 exemption
- Working knowledge of isolator and/or laminar flow technology
- Aseptic and/or non-sterile preparation of injectable products / pharmaceuticals.
- Staff management skills
- Delegation
- Competency in using pharmacy computer systems
- Experience as pharmacist working within licensed production and/ or unlicensed preparation unit within a hospital or commercials setting
- Experience for training technical and professional staff in the production and ward setting
- Registered Pharmacist (MPharm degree + post graduate preregistration training)
Desirable
- Pharmaceutical Audit. MHRA/ Aseptic Dispensing
- Experience in the preparation of parenteral nutrition, intravenous additives, Homecare or similar
- Knowledge of Cystic Fibrosis
- Counselling / mentoring
- Interviewing / appraisal
- Audit of services by external auditing organisation i.e. MHRA and / or Regional Quality Assurance Specialist.
- Demonstrable staff management
- Procedure design and implementation
- Performing duties of authorised pharmacist within a hospital production facility
- Has or is studying for a higher academic qualification in pharmacy e.g., Pharmaceutical Technology and / or Quality Assurance; Management; Clinical Diploma
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).
