Job Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, well-motivated and reliable person to join our friendly team in the Pharmacy QA/QC Department within the Pharmacy Production Unit at BHR University Hospitals NHS Trust. The department is based on two sites: Queen's Hospital in Romford and King George Hospital in Goodmayes. The Queen's Hospital site is the current primary work base; however, working at the King George Hospital site may be required. The post is initially at Band 2 level with progression to Band 3 on completion of training checklist.
You should have GCSE level of knowledge, preferably in a science-based subject, or equivalent level of experience in a similar role. You will be computer literate, have the ability to follow procedures, have good written and verbal communication skills, and an enthusiasm for learning. The post holder will receive formal training within the Trust as well as within the Pharmacy QA/QC Department.
Performance will be assessed regularly by an appraisal system and laboratory-based competence assessment. The post holder will work in all areas of the pharmacy production unit on a rotational basis, including the radio-pharmacy. This position may require early starts sometimes, i.e., at 0700hrs, and at times the post holder will have to work alone. This is a full-time post working from 8am - 16:30pm weekdays (Mon - Friday); however, working on weekends might be required if a need arises.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will assist the Pharmacy QA team in all aspects of Quality Assurance including document maintenance and storage, environmental monitoring of aseptic rooms, receipt and storage of broth media, temperature monitoring, and QC testing of radiopharmaceuticals.
About Us
We're an organisation that is getting better and better. We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24; we're no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal. Our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and that our patients are happy with.
Many of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. More than 400 of them are on apprenticeship programmes and we're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023.
Patients across north east London are benefitting from two new state-of-the-art theatres at KGH and our Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub will significantly increase the number of scans that can be carried out.
We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record next year. This will mean the records of any patient visiting one of the seven hospitals run by BHRUT and Barts Health will be accessible to the clinical teams. It'll make things easier for staff and will be better for patients.
Date Posted: 03 January 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £28,166 a year Per Annum Inclusive
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 162-6731-AV
Job Locations: Pharmacy Production Unit, Romford, RM7 0AG
Job Responsibilities:
We are a very busy department and require staff to work as a team to allow us to efficiently process the daily workload. For any informal enquiries please contact Imran Ashraf, Quality Assurance Manager Technical Services on 01708 435000 ext 2027 or email Imran.Ashraf5@nhs.net.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online; however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential:
* English/Maths to GCSE level
Skills/Abilities Essential:
* Ability to work in a team and alone
* Attention to detail
Desirable:
* Experience of working in pharmacy production
* Knowledge of GMP
* Ability to work under pressure
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: Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Pharmacy Production Unit, Romford, RM7 0AG
Employer's Website: https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/
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