Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen whereby we are recruiting to the role of a Manufacturing Technician within our Pharmacy Production Unit at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
Applications will be accepted from candidates who are currently employed as Band 3 Pharmacy Assistants, who hold professional registration with the General Science Council following completion of the Science Manufacturing Technician qualification.
Candidates who are currently undertaking their qualification and are due to register with either professional body within the next 6 months are also equally welcome to apply.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
As a Manufacturing Technician, main duties of the role will include;
- Participation in manufacturing of chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, parental nutrition and radiopharmaceuticals - working to Good Manufacturing Practice principles and utilising aseptic technique.
- Working within cleanroom environments, upholding high levels of cleanroom behaviour and comportment at all times.
- Partaking in maintaining the integrity of the cleanroom environment by working in accordance to strict cleaning regimes, as detailed within departmental SOPs.
- Key involvement with environmental monitoring of controlled areas, ensuring a safe working environment is maintained.
- Participation in pre-process checking of a variety of products including chemotherapy and over-labelled medicines, following completion of associated training programmes.
- The role will include aspects of working as an individual, as well a member of our existing Pharmacy Production Unit team. If you are a motivated, reliable, patient-focused individual with the ability to communicate effectively and hold a key interest in developing in the field of Technical Services, we would love to hear from you.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council, or Registered Scientist / Science Technician with the Science Council.
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (QCF) or equivalent, or holds a Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician qualification
Desirable
- Undertaken Aseptic preparation & dispensing of medicines course (APDM)
Experience
Essential
- Basic knowledge of the therapeutic use of drugs
- Basic understanding of operation of hospital pharmacy services
Desirable
- Experience of working in aseptic/clean room environment
- Experience of patient-orientated medicines systems
Aptitude / Abilities / Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with a variety of service users.
- Able to use IT to use the pharmacy system, produce reports, gather and analyse data and produce presentations.
- Ability to work under pressure/to time schedules.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council, or Registered Scientist / Science Technician with the Science Council.
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (QCF) or equivalent, or holds a Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician qualification
Desirable
- Undertaken Aseptic preparation & dispensing of medicines course (APDM)
Experience
Essential
- Basic knowledge of the therapeutic use of drugs
- Basic understanding of operation of hospital pharmacy services
Desirable
- Experience of working in aseptic/clean room environment
- Experience of patient-orientated medicines systems
Aptitude / Abilities / Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with a variety of service users.
- Able to use IT to use the pharmacy system, produce reports, gather and analyse data and produce presentations.
- Ability to work under pressure/to time schedules.
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).
