Job Summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen in Southend Hospital to join an organisation with a reputation for excellence in the way it cares for the people it serves. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technical Officer to join the Pharmacy Technical Services Unit!
The Pharmacy Technical Services Unit comprises the Sterile Production Unit, Pre-pack unit, Radiopharmacy, and Cytotoxic unit. Supervised by the Team Leader in charge, the post holder will provide support services to the Pharmacy Technical Services department, including the ordering, receipt, storage, and supply of Pharmaceuticals and other stocks, the manufacture of aseptic products in both the aseptic and cytotoxic unit, Radiopharmacy and manage day to day the pre-packing of medication in the pre-pack unit.
You will also assist senior staff with support duties (such as cleaning aseptic rooms) essential to the smooth functioning of the unit.
The hours are: Monday to Friday 7.5 hours per day.
There will be bank holiday working and Saturday working on a rota basis. There will be early and late finishes based on a rota.
There will be cross site working. While working in Radiopharmacy on rotation, starting at 6:30am will be required.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
To support Pharmacists and Technicians in providing a high-quality pharmaceutical service within the Aseptic production unit to meet the needs of the trust and external customer requirements.
The post holder will be required to maintain operator validation.
The post holder will be responsible for the compounding of all aseptic medicines to both the trust and external customers including Cytotoxics, clinical trials, PCA's, OPAT, Radiopharmaceuticals, and other aseptically prepared products.
The post holder will be responsible for managing day to day packing and overlabeling pre-packs within the pre-packing unit.
The post holder will be responsible for the management of the day to day operation of the pre-packing unit together with the Senior Pharmacy Assistant.
The post holder will support senior staff with the prioritising and allocating of work for the Chemotherapy, Radiopharmacy, and aseptic unit.
The post holder will communicate with service users to ensure timely supply of prepared products.
The post holder will be required to carry out stock management duties including receiving, correct storage, daily stock count, expiry date checks, investigating stock discrepancies and the ordering of drugs and consumables.
The post holder will provide administrative support carrying out clerical duties as required.
The post holder will supervise and be responsible for the training of junior members of staff.
About Us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best; to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Entry level GCSE or equivalent pass in maths
* NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy services or equivalent in aseptic units
* Entry level GCSE or equivalent pass in English
* Able to demonstrate theoretical knowledge level 3
Desirable
* Registered Pharmacy Technician or Registered SMT Technician
Knowledge and experience Essential
* Significant relevant experience in aseptic unit
* Understand GMP
* 6-12 months in a role following strict guidelines and standard operating procedures
* Worked in a team
* Supervise and train staff in current or previous role
* Ability to use Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook
Desirable
* Has radiopharmacy experience
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Southend, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0RY
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk
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