Job summary
Exciting opportunity to join or Pharmacy Production team as an operator working in Aseptics and Clinical Trials.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Production Operator supports with the pre-process accuracy checking, manufacturing/preparation and visual inspection of aseptically prepared medicines, non-sterile and terminally sterilised medicinal products, under a MHRA Manufacturer's "Specials" authorisation or under Medicine Act 1968 (Section 10 exemption) to ensure delivery of a timely, high quality and patient-focused service to Cardiff and Vale.
Undertake clean room activities using aseptic techniques and semi-automated equipment to batch manufacture or prepare patient specific medicines in accordance with clean room behaviour principles.
Undertake manufacture or aseptically prepare medicinal products, including systemically administered anti-cancer therapies, CIVAS products, Parenteral Nutrition, Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs), Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), and Non-sterile and Terminally sterilised products depending on the areas of work allocated to the post.
Participate in the Pharmacy Quality Management System, undertaking pre-process accuracy checking and visual inspection activities to ensure the medicinal products are safe and effective for patient use.
Participate in maintaining effective stock control, security and minimising waste of starting materials and consumables required for individual batch production. Will involve wearing specialist clean room clothing for most of their shift.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the manufacture or preparation and supply of medicinal products, in accordance with good manufacturing practice (GMP), good clinical practice (GCP) and good distribution practice (GDP) requirements, Health and Safety at Work, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and Ionising Radiations regulations (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R), The Human Medicines Regulations, and any other relevant statutory requirements.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the manufacture or preparation and supply of medicinal products, in accordance with good manufacturing practice (GMP), good clinical practice (GCP) and good distribution practice (GDP) requirements, Health and Safety at Work, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and Ionising Radiations regulations (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R), The Human Medicines Regulations, and any other relevant statutory requirements.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Scientific qualification at level 2 (certificate, diploma , NVQ or GCSE grades A*-C / 1-4), demonstrating a good understanding and knowledge of maths and science topics
- On the job training to Level 3 with the ability to understand relevant policies and procedures
Desirable
- Healthcare Science Level 2 qualification Science Manufacturing Tech (SMT) Level 3 Accredited Pre- and In-process Checking (or be able to undertake).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using practical or theoretical knowledge to follow a range of routine procedures, adapting, problem solving or referring to others, as the situation requires.
Desirable
- Experience working in a laboratory, clean room or comparable manufacturing environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Scientific qualification at level 2 (certificate, diploma , NVQ or GCSE grades A*-C / 1-4), demonstrating a good understanding and knowledge of maths and science topics
- On the job training to Level 3 with the ability to understand relevant policies and procedures
Desirable
- Healthcare Science Level 2 qualification Science Manufacturing Tech (SMT) Level 3 Accredited Pre- and In-process Checking (or be able to undertake).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using practical or theoretical knowledge to follow a range of routine procedures, adapting, problem solving or referring to others, as the situation requires.
Desirable
- Experience working in a laboratory, clean room or comparable manufacturing environment.
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).
