Job overview
Deputy Chief Technician Education and Training, Aseptic Services Band 6 - Sutton based.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated professional to join our aseptic team at the Sutton site of the Royal Marsden.
You will be part of a team consisting of Pharmacists, Technicians and Assistants, who are always striving for excellence in all aspects of our work. We are working collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure we always deliver outstanding care to our patients.
It is an exciting time to join the Aseptic Department. Our service is built around providing a high-quality service to our patients and staff of the Trust. The department works closely with the Institute of Cancer Research and the post-holder will be supporting the development of innovative new cancer medicines as these drugs enter early phase clinical trials. The Oak Cancer Centre (a new, state-of-the-art treatment and research facility) opened in June 2023 in Sutton which will speed up the translation of world-leading research into breakthroughs in treatment and care, transforming the lives of cancer patients at The Royal Marsden and beyond.
The hospital introduced the EPIC digital health record system in March 2023 and are looking to become a truly paperless department early 2025.
Over the next year a brand-new state of the art aseptic suite will be opening at the Sutton site to facilitate the growth of the aseptic service.
Main duties of the job
Please note this is a Sutton based post, but the role covers both the Sutton and Chelsea site. Therefore, there is an expectation of at least 1 day per week working at the Chelsea site.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. To be the lead technician for all aseptic training within the aseptic service team.
2. To co-ordinate induction programmes for all non-rotational aseptic services staff and assist in induction programmes for other staff as required.
3. To oversee the training, validation, and accreditation in technical processes of Pharmacists, Technicians and ATOs working within the aseptic suites ensuring staff are compliant with the accreditation and validation programme.
4. To ensure that aseptic services standard operating procedures (SOPs) are adhered to, and production records and training documents are completed appropriately and in a timely manner.
5. To provide regular training to all staff on relevant topics, either in response to change management or in response to practices observed.
6. Oversee the competency assessment of staff working within the aseptic suite.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
7. Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
8. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Technical Modules or equivalent experience.
9. Practice supervisor / Educational supervisor / Train the Trainer or equivalent
Desirable criteria
10. Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent. Postgraduate qualification
11. (certificate/diploma/MSC) In Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
12. Significant technical services experience in NHS licensed and/or unlicensed unit or equivalent pharmaceutical industry experience
13. Significant experience of providing professional and technical support to an aseptic production service.
14. Experience of organising a service on a day-to– day basis
15. Experience of training staff in all aspects of aseptic production services
16. Knowledge of chemotherapy and safe handling requirements of cytotoxic drugs
17. Knowledge of principles and practice of GMP and Quality Assurance in unlicensed NHS compounding unit
Desirable criteria
18. Experience of supervising others and providing feedback for development
19. Procedure development and review
20. Experience of implementing change
21. Experience of recruitment
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential criteria
22. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and act as a role model.
23. Effective interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with staff in clear English at all levels from a wide range of discipline.
24. Good time management skills, organised and planning skills; ability to meet deadlines and prioritise for self and others
25. Able to work effectively and accurately and follow written procedures under pressure.
26. Quality-oriented; strives for continuous improvement.
27. Ability to demonstrate self-motivation and to motivate others.
28. Ability to concentrate and work accurately for prolonged period of times with frequent and unpredictable interruptions.
29. Computer literate - Ability to use Microsoft office applications e.g., Word, excel and outlook
30. Good leadership qualities: able to take responsibility and to delegate effectively.
31. Ability to deliver staff training and to support the training and development of technical services staffAbility to gown into cleanrooms
Desirable criteria
32. Use of pharmacy computer systems and knowledge of EPIC
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.