Job summary
Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a stand alone paediatric hospital located on the outskirts of Liverpool with a national reputation for excellence. A dedicated team of pharmacists and technicians provide pharmacy services to a wide range of paediatric surgical and medical specialties. The pharmacy team are dynamic, innovative, caring, compassionate and work well together.
We have a new, exciting opportunity for an experienced GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician to take up a full time position of SeniorPharmacy Technician - Aseptic Services . You will provide leadership and management to the aseptic services team in delivering a safe and efficient aseptic service to our patients and will support the senior leadership team in the maintenance of the Quality Management System and further development of the service.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary
To provide leadership, organisation and management of Aseptic Services.
To contribute to the development and management of a safe and effective Pharmaceutical Quality Management System (QMS).
To support and deputise for the Production Manager as required.
To work collaboratively with the Aseptic Services team to ensure that facilities and practices comply with Good Manufacturing Practice.
See job description for further details
About us
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.
Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.
We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supervising the technical workforce within the Pharmacy Aseptic Service and contributing to the management and development of a safe and effective service.
See attached job description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supervising the technical workforce within the Pharmacy Aseptic Service and contributing to the management and development of a safe and effective service.
See attached job description for full details
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent qualification
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
Desirable
- Have attended Aseptic Preparation & Dispensing of Medicines (APDM) course
- Leadership/Management qualification
- Final Accuracy Checking Certificate (or equivalent) in Technical Services
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience of working in an Aseptic Unit or GMP facility
- Good working knowledge of principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Awareness of the fundamental components of a Pharmaceutical Quality Management System
Desirable
- Experience of supervising / mentoring team members
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
- Accurate and methodical - good attention to detail
- Lead by example - positive and optimistic
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent qualification
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
Desirable
- Have attended Aseptic Preparation & Dispensing of Medicines (APDM) course
- Leadership/Management qualification
- Final Accuracy Checking Certificate (or equivalent) in Technical Services
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience of working in an Aseptic Unit or GMP facility
- Good working knowledge of principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Awareness of the fundamental components of a Pharmaceutical Quality Management System
Desirable
- Experience of supervising / mentoring team members
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
- Accurate and methodical - good attention to detail
- Lead by example - positive and optimistic
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).
