Pharmacy Production Technician – Pre and In-Process Checker

Job summary

We are seeking applications from Registered Pharmacy Technicians or Registered Science Technician with experience of working in Pharmacy Technical Services.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to work with our team of accredited checkers within Swansea Bay UHB Pharmacy Aseptics based at Singleton Hospital.

We are committed to training and developing our workforce. Currently we provide opportunities for eligible professionals to develop as product approvers, which is a potential future progression for this position.

Our licensed aseptic unit in Singleton Hospital delivers a high-quality service to our Health Board patients and provide a wide range of injectable medicines in a ready to use form including Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT), CIVAS and clinical trials medicines.

Singleton Hospital is a Cancer Centre providing services to the population of South West Wales. SWWCC includes a Radiotherapy Department, Oncology and Haematology chemotherapy day units and a dedicated Oncology/Haematology ward.

Singleton Hospital looks out over the sweep of Swansea Bay, 5 minutes' walk from the beach and within 15 minutes' drive to the award winning coast of the Gower peninsula, the UK's first area of outstanding natural beauty.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join our team of accredited checking Pharmacy Production Technicians undertaking pre- and in-process checking activities in the aseptic suite.

The post will also be responsible for the day-to-day supervision, coordination and training of aseptic staff. As well as Aseptic dispensing activities and tasks involved with running of the Cleanrooms.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.