Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and has exceptional organisational skills. You must be a great 'people person' .
Our dedicated team offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment. We require employees who will aspire to excellence, share our values and play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
The aseptic service is a growing and progressive team that makes personalised medicines in a specialised clean room environment.We are just opening a new Aseptic Unit within the hospital which provides an excellent challenge for the right candidate.
We encourage interested candidates to arrange a visit to the aseptic unit prior to interview to meet the team and familiarise themselves with the working environment.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Technical Officer, Aseptic Services, will be:
- Provide a specialist cleaning service to the aseptic services unit and work within national guidance to maintain GMP standards of cleanliness.
- To transfer products and equipment into the clean areas using aseptic technique.
- Maintain written and electronic records of monitoring data.
To have or work to achieve NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.
The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SERVICE DELIVERY
- Transfer products and equipment into a clean room environment using
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP);
- Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical manufacturers (Orange guide);
- Prepare and maintain documentation using computerised and manual systems including:
- Quality control data (including microbiological results)
- Responsible for maintaining the work areas in accordance with SOPs and GMP
- To work to a consistently high standard to ensure the quality of the product is guaranteed and the clean room environment is not compromised.
- To process orders from internal and external customers ensuring products are not compromised during their transport, and any shortages are processed correctly and efficiently.
- To maintain stock control systems including:
- Ensuring adequate stocks are maintained
- Receiving new stocks, checking for conformity
- Stock rotation
- Weekly stock checks
- Maintaining correct and safe storage conditions.
- Deliver aseptic products to wards and departments in a sensitive and professional manner. Unpack returned items these may contain syringes and sharps, ensuring safe disposal of all returns following SOPs.
- To process routine telephone, fax and e-mail enquiries in a professional manner, directing more complex enquiries to appropriate staff when necessary.
- To assist in the training of fellow ATOs new to the department.
- Participate in induction and refresher training where appropriate maintaining aseptic skills accreditation and passing a three monthly broth transfer test.
- Participate in the introduction of new techniques, using new technology in accordance with the needs of the service.
- To provide and receive technical information from hospital staff, patients and members of the public in a sensitive and professional manner, ensuring confidentiality at all times and referring to a senior member of staff when necessary.
- To complete housekeeping duties including:
- Weekly plate/swab
- Assembly of plates and samples of Quality Control
- Processing consumables
- Specialized cleaning of sterile and non sterile areas of unit and isolators and equipment.
- To maintain a high standard of service to patients, wards, departments, clinics and external customers, and at all times act in their interest providing the best possible pharmaceutical care. To treat those who seek the pharmacy aseptic service with courtesy, respect and confidentiality.
- To undertake any other duties as may be requested consistent with the responsibility of the grade.
Work in a flexible manner to meet the needs of the service
Job description
Job responsibilities
SERVICE DELIVERY
- Transfer products and equipment into a clean room environment using
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP);
- Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical manufacturers (Orange guide);
- Prepare and maintain documentation using computerised and manual systems including:
- Quality control data (including microbiological results)
- Responsible for maintaining the work areas in accordance with SOPs and GMP
- To work to a consistently high standard to ensure the quality of the product is guaranteed and the clean room environment is not compromised.
- To process orders from internal and external customers ensuring products are not compromised during their transport, and any shortages are processed correctly and efficiently.
- To maintain stock control systems including:
- Ensuring adequate stocks are maintained
- Receiving new stocks, checking for conformity
- Stock rotation
- Weekly stock checks
- Maintaining correct and safe storage conditions.
- Deliver aseptic products to wards and departments in a sensitive and professional manner. Unpack returned items these may contain syringes and sharps, ensuring safe disposal of all returns following SOPs.
- To process routine telephone, fax and e-mail enquiries in a professional manner, directing more complex enquiries to appropriate staff when necessary.
- To assist in the training of fellow ATOs new to the department.
- Participate in induction and refresher training where appropriate maintaining aseptic skills accreditation and passing a three monthly broth transfer test.
- Participate in the introduction of new techniques, using new technology in accordance with the needs of the service.
- To provide and receive technical information from hospital staff, patients and members of the public in a sensitive and professional manner, ensuring confidentiality at all times and referring to a senior member of staff when necessary.
- To complete housekeeping duties including:
- Weekly plate/swab
- Assembly of plates and samples of Quality Control
- Processing consumables
- Specialized cleaning of sterile and non sterile areas of unit and isolators and equipment.
- To maintain a high standard of service to patients, wards, departments, clinics and external customers, and at all times act in their interest providing the best possible pharmaceutical care. To treat those who seek the pharmacy aseptic service with courtesy, respect and confidentiality.
- To undertake any other duties as may be requested consistent with the responsibility of the grade.
Work in a flexible manner to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 pharmacy services
Skills
Essential
- Ability to be organised, systematic and accurate. Good attention to detail.
Desirable
- Able to work under own initiative and prioritise effectively
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of standard operating procedures
Desirable
- Able to communicate orally with staff and health professionals at all levels
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 pharmacy services
Skills
Essential
- Ability to be organised, systematic and accurate. Good attention to detail.
Desirable
- Able to work under own initiative and prioritise effectively
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of standard operating procedures
Desirable
- Able to communicate orally with staff and health professionals at all levels
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).
