An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Pharmacy Technician with an interest in Technical Services.
The successful applicant will work as part of a cohesive team, operating within a licensed Aseptic unit offering a high quality service to both internal and external customers.
The suitable applicant should be highly motivated and have excellent attention to detail. They should be organised and able to prioritise work effectively, showing excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
You will be involved with the final checking of aseptically prepared items made under the Manufacturer's Specials Licence, so this is a great opportunity to further develop your aseptic knowledge and skills.
You will also be involved in organising and implementing the training of new and existing staff and therefore great enthusiasm towards inspiring others is essential.
You will support the management, development and delivery of the aseptic service, including the day-to-day running of the service and workflow, accurate management of stock and aseptic related training of Pharmacy Technicians and support staff, ensuring standardisation of practice and learning.
Closing date of applications: 16 February 2025
Interview date: 28 February 2025
Please note that currently the Central Aseptic Services Unit (CASU) is closed due to the temporary suspension of the MS licence. The licence is currently suspended until Thursday 13th March 2025.
The successful candidate will begin their employment by operating on a rotational basis between the Level 2 Satellite and the Oncology Satellite, until further notice. The successful candidate will provide support to the wider Technical Services teams, including the Aseptic Training team, as required.
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
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This advert closes on Sunday 16 Feb 2025