Job summary
In conjunction with the site Chief Technician you will be responsible for ensuring that the technical service unit's area of the Quality management system (QMS) is maintained and developed as required under the MHRA Specials Licence.
You will assist the Associate Head of Technical Services in providing technical services training and supervision of Pharmacists.
Acting as a specialist pharmacist in technical services for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
Assist the Associate Head of Technical Services in providing technical expertise to ensure satisfactory standards of practice and maintenance of the licensed status.
Main duties of the job
Acts as specialist pharmacist in technical services for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Assist the Associate Head of Technical Services in providing technical expertise to ensure satisfactory standards of practice and maintenance of the licensed status.
To work with the relevant clinical pharmacists on improvement of chemotherapy, nutrition and CIVA services supplied by the aseptic department.
To work in their capacity as a clinical rotational Pharmacist in the chosen area of speciality within the clinical rotation.
To work with the Quality Assurance department in maintaining the Quality management system as required by the MHRA.
To be involved in Clinical Governance aspects of the pharmaceutical service.
Maintains personal awareness of relevant legislation and guidance and evaluates new directives and regulatory requirements as required to ensure compliance.
Ensure that the Technical Services department operates in compliance with the standards of GMP.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Specialist Pharmacist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Specialist Pharmacist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy
- GPHC registration
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification - Clinical diploma or PTQA
Communication
Essential
- Convey technically detailed or sensitive information to patients and carers where there may be barriers to understanding
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Be empathetic and have good influencing and persuasion skills
- Have excellent team working skills
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to accurately measure small volumes and manipulate syringes in the preparation of special pharmaceutical products
- Possess a full clean driving license and own transport or be otherwise able to reliably travel off site if required to do so. Ability to drive or otherwise travel between the locations of contracted Trusts
Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 6 months post qualification Pharmacy experience, with a minimum of 3-month Hospital Pharmacy Technical services experience
- Knowledge of Good manufacturing practice (GMP)
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy
- GPHC registration
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification - Clinical diploma or PTQA
Communication
Essential
- Convey technically detailed or sensitive information to patients and carers where there may be barriers to understanding
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Be empathetic and have good influencing and persuasion skills
- Have excellent team working skills
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to accurately measure small volumes and manipulate syringes in the preparation of special pharmaceutical products
- Possess a full clean driving license and own transport or be otherwise able to reliably travel off site if required to do so. Ability to drive or otherwise travel between the locations of contracted Trusts
Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 6 months post qualification Pharmacy experience, with a minimum of 3-month Hospital Pharmacy Technical services experience
- Knowledge of Good manufacturing practice (GMP)
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).
