Lead Technician – Sterile Production Unit Job Vacancy in Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Nottingham – Updated today

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Company Name : Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Location : Nottingham
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Job Description : Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Sterile Production Unit team at the Queens Medical Centre campus of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

You must be a qualified pharmacy technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

This role is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with experience in aseptic manufacture.

The unit is a busy MHRA licensed unit and prepares ready to use intravenous medicines to the trust and some external NHS organisations. Along with Parenteral Nutrition we also manufacture Paediatric Chemotherapy, Specials and Batches Products

Supported by the Chief Technician and the other lead technicians you will co-ordinate the manufacturing staff and organise the daily work load.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

You will also be required to participate in regular aseptic preparation of a variety of products including Parenteral Nutrition, cytotoxic and monoclonal antibody treatments, using automation and hand fill techniques. You will have supervisory responsibilities, including the participation in formal and informal systems used to monitor performance of staff.

You will need to be accurate in your work and be familiar with Good manufacturing practice (GMP). You will also be required to maintain competency and prove this with annual competency assessments.

You must be able to work under pressure, be able to prioritise work and be able to work alone or as part of a team. You will participate in the training of staff new to the department and help to develop new systems of working.

Working for our organisation

You’ll need to be able to work 37.5 hours over 7 days of the week as required and as the service develops, you may be required to work a shift system. The department offers a weekend and bank holiday on-call service which you will be expected to participate in once fully trained.

If you are a skilled and motivated Technician with experience in aseptic services and looking for the next career step, then you should consider applying for this role.

Due to COVID-19 and the Governments guidance on social distancing your interview may be carried out via Microsoft Teams. If this is the case you will be notified in advance so that if you don’t have the app you can download it either on to your phone or computer/laptop.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To take the lead in co-ordinating the preparation and supply of aseptically prepared products including cytotoxics, adult and neonatal parenteral nutrition and other intravenous drugs.

To contribute to the overall organisation and supervision of technical and operational aspects of the Sterile Production Unit to ensure high-quality, safe, timely and consistent service delivery.

The post holder is expected to divide their time equally between the operational service needs of the department and other aspects of the sterile production department as agreed with the Chief Technician (SPU).

The post holder will be based primarily at QMC Campus but will be expected to attend meetings at City Campus to enhance the effectiveness of the role as appropriate.

Previous experience of a supervisory role would be beneficial, however consideration will be given to candidates who can demonstrate good organisation and an excellent understanding of the principles of the quality assurance of aseptic preparation services.

Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent
Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
Desirable criteria
Willingness to undergo training in aseptics
Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
Extensive experience in sterile manufacture
Evidence of setting up new systems of work
Knowledge of GMP and MHRA guidelines
Desirable criteria
Supervisory experience in sterile production
Initiate investigations and project work
Experience of working in a licensed production unit
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
Teaching skills, already participating in the training of other members of staff
Good written skills
Clear and concise communication
Evidence of participation in change management
Desirable criteria
Involvement in appraisals and objective setting
Planning and organisation
Essential criteria
Manage own time effectivley
Organise and co-ordinate work and training of others
Physical skills
Essential criteria
Good IT skills
Maintain concentration for sustained periods of time
Other
Essential criteria
Good attention to detail
Desirable criteria
Ability to problem solve
Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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