Job summary
This is an entry level position that can lead to an exciting career in an area of Pharmacy that is unique. Candidates who do not currently hold a NVQ level 2 are eligible to apply but will be placed into a progressive post and paid at Band 2 until completion of the Level 2 qualification. All candidates will have the opportunity to enrol on the Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) Level 3 course.
This post holder will provide an effective aseptic service by producing and distributing sterile
parenteral medication in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) the standards
required for the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Specials Licence
and other National/Regional Guidelines in a timely manner to all customers, both within and outside
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH).
Our Values are Caring, Respect, Teamwork and Improvement. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!
This is a rewarding role for an individual who is an excellent communicator, motivated and able to demonstrate the ability to meet challenges and deliver to deadlines. You will partake in an in-house training program of development to ensure high standards of patient care are maintained and will have the opportunity to be involved in service development and procedures implementation of our aseptic services.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will manufacture a range of products, including TPN (Nutrition feeding bags) and chemotherapy and undertake other duties to support staff within the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit to contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of medicines to patients.
He/she will dispense and manufacture parenteral medication using highly specialist skills
and techniques and specialist equipment.
He/she will undertake routine daily and weekly environmental monitoring as per
procedures.
He/she will issue and dispense final products to internal and external customers, creating
advice notes, dispatching orders and liaising with customers as required.
He/she will ensure that all products are charged correctly to internal and external
customers by accurately using the departments stock control system (JAC).
He/she will ensure adequate consumable supplies are available to meet the demands of
the service.
He/she will train and support junior and new members of staff.
He/she will implement and follow all departmental procedures.
About us
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff , who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Senior Support Worker - Aseptic Services position available with WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Senior Support Worker - Aseptic Services position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Maths/English GCSE or equivalent
- Experience of using computerised stock control systems
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Services
- At least 2 years experience as a support worker or dispenser in pharmacy
- Experience of using JAC pharmacy stock control system
- Experience of working in an MHRA licensed aseptic unit
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
- Knowledge of good stock management methods
- IT literate and with experience of using email, databases and word processing
Desirable
- Knowledge of GMP (good manufacturing practice)
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and coordinate the activities of a team
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Experience of adherence to and implementation of procedures
- Ability to multi-task whilst continuing to focus on key issues
- Able to complete repetitive tasks
- Able to deal with frequent interruptions
- Able to lead by example
- Able to use own initiative
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm for post
- Methodical with attention to detail
- Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker able to relate to all grades of staff
- Ability to cope in a busy environment
- Conscientious and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Satisfactory attendance record
- Ability to carry out moderate to intensive physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities including climbing ladders, stretching, bending and standing for long periods of time.
- Able to work in the controlled environment of a pharmacy aseptic unit, which will include exposure to specialist cleaning products
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Maths/English GCSE or equivalent
- Experience of using computerised stock control systems
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Services
- At least 2 years experience as a support worker or dispenser in pharmacy
- Experience of using JAC pharmacy stock control system
- Experience of working in an MHRA licensed aseptic unit
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
- Knowledge of good stock management methods
- IT literate and with experience of using email, databases and word processing
Desirable
- Knowledge of GMP (good manufacturing practice)
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and coordinate the activities of a team
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Experience of adherence to and implementation of procedures
- Ability to multi-task whilst continuing to focus on key issues
- Able to complete repetitive tasks
- Able to deal with frequent interruptions
- Able to lead by example
- Able to use own initiative
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm for post
- Methodical with attention to detail
- Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker able to relate to all grades of staff
- Ability to cope in a busy environment
- Conscientious and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Satisfactory attendance record
- Ability to carry out moderate to intensive physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities including climbing ladders, stretching, bending and standing for long periods of time.
- Able to work in the controlled environment of a pharmacy aseptic unit, which will include exposure to specialist cleaning products
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).
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).
