Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician to work in our brand new, state of the art aseptic unit due to open this year at Northwick Park Hospital.
You will be working with an innovative friendly team which continuously strives for excellence.
The post holder will join the senior team to facilitate a high quality and responsive chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition service to internal and external patients.
This post is open to GPHC registered Pharmacy Technicians as well as Science and Manufacturing Technicians with extensive aseptic experience, You will have excellent communication and organisational skills along with a strong team spirit.
Main duties of the job
Provides specialist technical support to Lead Pharmacist Technical Services and the Lead Technician of Technical Services.
Assist in the initial and ongoing training within the aseptic department for new and existing staff members.
Train and develop the skills of staff within the department including presentation of teaching materials and sharing practical knowledge.
To manage and supervise the provision of pharmacy aseptic services especially in the provision of chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition (PN) reconstitution to all areas of the hospital as well as for external customers.
Work as part of a large manufacturing team
Assisting the Lead Technician in monitoring that all staff adhere to standard operating procedures
To act as a role model for junior members of the team and supervise as necessary.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
o Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
o St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
o Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
o Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of Three years post qualification experience
- Knowledge and Understanding of GMP and QA and its application to aseptic processing
Desirable
- Management Experience
- Commitment and evidence of continuous professional development
Education /Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT)
Desirable
- Registered with the GPhC, Science Council (SMT), Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Experience in delivering training and education to a variety of staff
Desirable
- Experience of large scale chemotherapy and PN manufacture
Skills
Essential
- Ability to generate new ideas and ways of working to support the Trust's strategy and objectives
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of Three years post qualification experience
- Knowledge and Understanding of GMP and QA and its application to aseptic processing
Desirable
- Management Experience
- Commitment and evidence of continuous professional development
Education /Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT)
Desirable
- Registered with the GPhC, Science Council (SMT), Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Experience in delivering training and education to a variety of staff
Desirable
- Experience of large scale chemotherapy and PN manufacture
Skills
Essential
- Ability to generate new ideas and ways of working to support the Trust's strategy and objectives
Desirable
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).
