Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about technical services to join our friendly team of pharmacy assistants, technicians and pharmacists to help deliver safe, high-quality medicines to our patients in a timely manner.
You will be a key part of a team responsible for the timely provision of aseptically dispensed products, which include chemotherapy and intravenous additives. You will ensure that products are manufactured in line with operating procedures and that a safe and effective service is provided to its users.
In the absence of the team leader you will be given the opportunity to supervise staff and manage the day to day running of the unit.
If you are a self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills and the desire to learn and develop, then you are the person we are looking for.
You will already be a qualified Registered Pharmacy Technician, a Production technician or currently undertaking the Science Medicine Technician qualification with aseptic experience.
Main duties of the job
Co-ordinate the supply of Chemotherapy to the Chemotherapy day unit ensuring products are supplied in a timely manner.
Provide information to nurses and doctors when required on patient doses and treatments.
Take an active part in monthly team meetings to maintain practice
Take part in a GMP training rota providing a training session for staff within the aseptic unit.
Participate in the compounding of all aseptic preparations.
Complete worksheets, transcribing detailed information from chemocare prescriptions onto worksheets, carrying out of complex calculations.
Undertake transcription, calculation and reconciliation checks on manufacturing documents prior to the use of the document by any grade of staff.
Ensure that all readings and limits are within range and that the unit is maintained and fit for operational use, reporting any deviations to a senior member of staff.
Assisting unit managers with the maintenance of documentation systems including updating and making changes to SOP's and other associated documents.
Action any quality alerts identifying the route cause using different forms of route cause analysis tools.
Assist in the management of stock and consumables and in liaison with the procurement team to help identify any discrepancies and act upon these.
In absence of the unit manager or lead technician manage the day to day activities of the unit.
Assist in the training of junior staff.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of an acute trust collaboration we are redesigning our hospitals to ensure we meet rising demand with the best quality services. The Pharmacy Department is at the forefront of our service redesign and one of the first departments within MSE to offer the opportunities for developing standardised systems across the three hospitals, re-designing new and ongoing services as the clinical configuration changes in line with the Carter Report. This is all being led by a new Chief Pharmacist working in partnership across the group.
Details of full job description and main responsibilities can be found attached. For further information about the role please contact Scott Randall.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of an acute trust collaboration we are redesigning our hospitals to ensure we meet rising demand with the best quality services. The Pharmacy Department is at the forefront of our service redesign and one of the first departments within MSE to offer the opportunities for developing standardised systems across the three hospitals, re-designing new and ongoing services as the clinical configuration changes in line with the Carter Report. This is all being led by a new Chief Pharmacist working in partnership across the group.
Details of full job description and main responsibilities can be found attached. For further information about the role please contact Scott Randall.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or BTEC in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent or completing the smt qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of working within an Aseptic environment post qualification.
Desirable
- Is able to provide evidence of training others
Good attention to detail
Essential
- A well completed application with minimal errors
Registration
Essential
- Registered with the GPhc or Science Council or in the process of completing smt
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a knowledge of GMP
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or BTEC in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent or completing the smt qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of working within an Aseptic environment post qualification.
Desirable
- Is able to provide evidence of training others
Good attention to detail
Essential
- A well completed application with minimal errors
Registration
Essential
- Registered with the GPhc or Science Council or in the process of completing smt
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a knowledge of GMP
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).
