Job summary
Do you have experience of working in an Aseptic unit, then we want to hear from you. We are looking for a friendly individual to fit in our team of Senior technicians who oversee the Aseptic unit production.
The role has varied sub rotations and the management of some staff. We prepare Aseptic products under an MS licence
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the operational day to day management of the Aseptic and Radio Pharmacy (on rotation) production activities including management of workload and throughput, production planning, document production/control, training of staff, line management of staff and the maintenance of equipment and facilities. There is a requirement to ensure Quality Assurance activities are carried out in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
About us
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is accountable for the co-ordination of Aseptic production activities to ensure products are manufactured in compliance with Preston Pharmaceuticals Policy and Procedures and in accordance with planned production schedules, linked to demand and patient waiting times
Please see the job description for more details
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is accountable for the co-ordination of Aseptic production activities to ensure products are manufactured in compliance with Preston Pharmaceuticals Policy and Procedures and in accordance with planned production schedules, linked to demand and patient waiting times
Please see the job description for more details
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science/Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent plus other additional training for checking
- GPhC/Science council registration
Desirable
- Management training/qualification
- Technical Check training
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Aseptic manipulation experience, including the use of Isolators
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through training
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and the regulations surrounding Pharmaceutical Manufacture.
- Knowledge of clean room design and functioning
- Pharmacy Computer systems and data entry
- COSHH Regulations and Health & Safety at Work Act
- Implementation of HR policies - recruitment, absence management and staff performance
Desirable
- Experience of Pharmaceutical Manufacture in either a hospital or industrial environment.
- Knowledge of Aseptic preparation of medicines
- Radio Pharmaceutical preparation
- Non Sterile Product Manufacture excluding tablet
- Procedure writing
- Document control
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science/Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent plus other additional training for checking
- GPhC/Science council registration
Desirable
- Management training/qualification
- Technical Check training
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Aseptic manipulation experience, including the use of Isolators
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through training
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and the regulations surrounding Pharmaceutical Manufacture.
- Knowledge of clean room design and functioning
- Pharmacy Computer systems and data entry
- COSHH Regulations and Health & Safety at Work Act
- Implementation of HR policies - recruitment, absence management and staff performance
Desirable
- Experience of Pharmaceutical Manufacture in either a hospital or industrial environment.
- Knowledge of Aseptic preparation of medicines
- Radio Pharmaceutical preparation
- Non Sterile Product Manufacture excluding tablet
- Procedure writing
- Document control
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).
