Pharmacy Technician Team Lead- Aseptic Services
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Are you an experienced and motivated technician looking for a new challenge in Aseptic Services? We are seeking a dedicated Band 7 Technician Team Leader to join our dynamic Aseptic Team at Worthing and St. Richard's Hospitals. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and quality control of aseptic products, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and leading a team of skilled technicians, Science Manufacturing Technicians (SMTs), and assistants.
Main Duties of the Job
* Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the aseptic services unit, including the preparation, compounding, and dispensing of aseptic products within the Aseptic Units at Worthing and St. Richard's Hospitals.
* Ensure that all aseptic preparations meet the highest standard of quality and safety.
* Maintain strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), section 10 and other relevant regulatory guidelines.
* Lead and supervise a team of technicians, SMTs, and assistants, providing training, support, and performance evaluations.
* Coordinate with service users and other healthcare professionals to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of aseptic services.
* Monitor and manage inventory levels, ordering supplies as needed.
About Us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex, you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job Responsibilities
* Oversee the aseptic preparation process, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
* Implement and maintain quality assurance protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Provide leadership and support to the technician team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
* Conduct regular internal audits with the Pharmacy Quality and Projects Manager to identify and address any issues in the aseptic preparation process.
* Support the development and deliver training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the Aseptic team.
* Manage staffing schedules and assignments to ensure adequate coverage and efficiency.
* Liaise with external suppliers and stakeholders to ensure the availability of necessary materials and resources.
* Stay up-to-date with advancements in aseptic technology and best practices, incorporating them into the unit's operations.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Experience/Qualifications
* BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
* Further post-graduate qualifications in management or sufficient experience gained in practice to equate to this level of training.
* Expert knowledge and experience of pharmacy aseptic services.
* PIPC accredited.
People Management and Development
* Experience of management of a team of staff.
* Experience of leading change management.
* Experience of training other members of staff within an aseptic environment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles.
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Specific Requirements
* Able to work across two key sites on a regular basis.
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.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours.
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