University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Cleanroom Supervisor - Advanced Assistant Technical Officer

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Job summary

There has never been a better time to join our Pharmacy Production Team! We are a friendly and progressive department who work together to meet the needs of our patients and customers.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Advanced Assistant Technical Officer - Cleanroom Supervisor to join our team. For this role you will have experience of working in a pharmacy cleanroom. We are looking for an excellent team player with strong organisational skills who is highly motivated and with a practical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice.

The candidate will be required to work within a team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy technicians, Quality assurance specialists, Senior assistant technical officers and assistant technical officers. The candidate will be required to effectively communicate across all these staffing groups.

Full training in departmental procedures will be given. The successful candidate will train towards gaining the South West pre and in-process Checking Accreditation if not already achieved

Main duties of the job

The candidate will be expected to:

  • Support the aseptic manufacture of medicines using aseptic technique in pharmaceutical isolators and laminar flow cabinets, following validated methods and standard operating procedures.
  • Perform a range of organisational, supervisory and manufacturing functions within the pharmacy aseptic unit in order to provide an efficient and quality service.
  • Be responsible for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant supervision in the aseptic suite for MS licensed manufacture and section 10 preparation of medicines in the UHBW pharmacy production unit.
  • Supervise both SATOs and technicians during the manufacture of aseptic products and carry out production of Aseptic intravenous products and eye drops, using aseptic technique and working within a strictly controlled environment in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice .
  • The post holder will perform pre and in-process checks on all aseptic products manufactured/prepared in the unit.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

17 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-DT-4948-MF

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin St

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE, grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths
  • Appropriate NVQ level 2 units in pharmacy services or equivalent experience
  • Nationally recognised Pre-and in Process Checking Qualification (PIPC) or willingness to complete
  • Completion of cleanroom supervision course, or willingness to do so

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • At least two years' experience of aseptic preparation
  • Experience working to Standard Operating Procedures
  • Demonstrable working knowledge of the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice
  • Experience of staff supervision or line management

Desirable

  • Experience of cleanroom supervision

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Able to plan, organises and prioritise workloads and delegate appropriately
  • Able to influence and persuade others in a professional manner
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure
  • Ability to work as part of a team
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE, grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths
  • Appropriate NVQ level 2 units in pharmacy services or equivalent experience
  • Nationally recognised Pre-and in Process Checking Qualification (PIPC) or willingness to complete
  • Completion of cleanroom supervision course, or willingness to do so

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • At least two years' experience of aseptic preparation
  • Experience working to Standard Operating Procedures
  • Demonstrable working knowledge of the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice
  • Experience of staff supervision or line management

Desirable

  • Experience of cleanroom supervision

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Able to plan, organises and prioritise workloads and delegate appropriately
  • Able to influence and persuade others in a professional manner
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure
  • Ability to work as part of a team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin St

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin St

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Technician - Aseptics

Jane Wells

jane.wells@uhbw.nhs.uk

01173422685

Details

Date posted

17 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-DT-4948-MF

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin St

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Supporting documents

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