Job summary
We have the opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Production Technician or Science Manufacturing 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/Science Manufacturing Technician, registered with the GPHC/ The Science Council . 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 are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Deputise for the Specialist Technicians in their absence.
- Supervise the work of Pharmacy Technicians, Clean Room Supervisors, Students and Pharmacy Assistant: maintaining standards of service and ensuring completion of all specified documentation.
- Brief staff on rotation and inform them of any changes in working practice.
- Contribute to departmental forward.
- 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
Key Responsibilities
- Deputise for the Specialist Technicians in their absence.
- Supervise the work of Pharmacy Technicians, Clean Room Supervisors, Students and Pharmacy Assistant: maintaining standards of service and ensuring completion of all specified documentation.
- Brief staff on rotation and inform them of any changes in working practice.
- Contribute to departmental forward.
- 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
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge of Pharmacy information systems
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent/Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician and registered with The Science Council.
- Certificate of Accreditation as a Checking Technician/Pre and In Process Checking certificate
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience.
- Dispensing of medicines.
Desirable
- Ward top-up
- Aseptic preparation
- Cytotoxic reconstitution
- Medicines Management
- NHS experience
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge of Pharmacy information systems
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent/Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician and registered with The Science Council.
- Certificate of Accreditation as a Checking Technician/Pre and In Process Checking certificate
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience.
- Dispensing of medicines.
Desirable
- Ward top-up
- Aseptic preparation
- Cytotoxic reconstitution
- Medicines Management
- NHS experience
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).
