Job summary
We have the opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Aseptic Services team at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust and contribute to the implementation of the Pharmacy Services strategy, striving for excellence to provide the highest standards of care.
As well as being motivated and enthusiastic, the successful candidate will be a Pharmacy Technician, registered with the GPHC. Previous experience of accuracy checking and working in an Aseptic Services Pharmacy environment is essential.
Main duties of the job
The Pharmacy Aseptic Services provides aseptic preparation of medicines (including chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, adult and neonatal parenteral nutrition preparation) for patients of the Trust. The main duties include the supervision and accuracy checking of all aspects of the aseptic services process and working closely with the lead technicians to assist in the co-ordination of service delivery, training and maintaining quality assurance within the department.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managerial Duties
1. Deputise for the Specialist Technicians in their absence.
2. Supervise the work of Pharmacy Technicians, Students and Pharmacy Assistant: maintaining standards of service and ensuring completion of all specified documentation.
3. Brief staff on rotation and inform them of any changes in working practice.
4. Contribute to departmental forward.
Technical Services
- Preparation of non-sterile medicinal products for specific patients e.g. suspensions, creams, ointments, powders etc.
- Preparation of sterile medicinal products for specific patients in a laminar flow cabinet / isolator in a controlled clean room environment e.g. parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy treatments.
- The above two duties involve preparation of worksheets, accurate assembly of raw materials, dosage calculations, accurate measurements using balances, graduated measures and syringes. These operations require a high degree of manual dexterity, and competencies will be continually assessed.
- Check components on assembled batch trays for sterile products before processing
- Check labels produced for sterile, non-sterile and re-packaged products, including chemotherapy, before processing or assembly.
- Supervise the re-packaging carried out by Pharmacy Assistants according to standard operating procedures.
Please refer to the job description for the comprehensive list of duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managerial Duties
1. Deputise for the Specialist Technicians in their absence.
2. Supervise the work of Pharmacy Technicians, Students and Pharmacy Assistant: maintaining standards of service and ensuring completion of all specified documentation.
3. Brief staff on rotation and inform them of any changes in working practice.
4. Contribute to departmental forward.
Technical Services
- Preparation of non-sterile medicinal products for specific patients e.g. suspensions, creams, ointments, powders etc.
- Preparation of sterile medicinal products for specific patients in a laminar flow cabinet / isolator in a controlled clean room environment e.g. parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy treatments.
- The above two duties involve preparation of worksheets, accurate assembly of raw materials, dosage calculations, accurate measurements using balances, graduated measures and syringes. These operations require a high degree of manual dexterity, and competencies will be continually assessed.
- Check components on assembled batch trays for sterile products before processing
- Check labels produced for sterile, non-sterile and re-packaged products, including chemotherapy, before processing or assembly.
- Supervise the re-packaging carried out by Pharmacy Assistants according to standard operating procedures.
Please refer to the job description for the comprehensive list of duties.
Person Specification
Personal attributes
Essential
- Must be able to work methodically and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. Able to communicate well verbally with other healthcare professionals and patients some of whom may have barriers to understanding. Must be able to deal sensitively with all patients some of whom may be severely ill or distressed by their condition. Pleasant and helpful manner. Must possess initiative. Able to work well within a team.
Desirable
- Able to mix well with current staff establishment.
Training
Essential
- Portfolio of evidence for continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience. Dispensing of medicines.
Desirable
- Ward top-up Aseptic preparation Cytotoxic reconstitution Medicines Management NHS experience
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent Certificate of Accreditation as a Checking Technician
Person Specification
Personal attributes
Essential
- Must be able to work methodically and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. Able to communicate well verbally with other healthcare professionals and patients some of whom may have barriers to understanding. Must be able to deal sensitively with all patients some of whom may be severely ill or distressed by their condition. Pleasant and helpful manner. Must possess initiative. Able to work well within a team.
Desirable
- Able to mix well with current staff establishment.
Training
Essential
- Portfolio of evidence for continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience. Dispensing of medicines.
Desirable
- Ward top-up Aseptic preparation Cytotoxic reconstitution Medicines Management NHS experience
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent Certificate of Accreditation as a Checking Technician
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).
