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King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.7 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.
Job overview
The post holder will support the Lead Technician for Aseptic Services in the provision of aseptic services and deputise as necessary in the management of the service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for supervising and participating in the day to day activities within the Aseptic services department. They will be expected to work to the principles of "Good Manufacturing Practice".
* To maintain equipment according to procedures, documenting all activity appropriately.
* To actively encourage adherence to all procedures relating to the Aseptic Services department and GMP.
* To accurately complete all documentation needed for Quality Assurance, including writing and updating procedures and to archive and file appropriately.
* To perform In-process accuracy checks for other Aseptic Services staff after undergoing accredited competency process.
* To generate worksheets and labels using the pharmacy computer system.
* To advise the Lead Technician and Chief Technician on amending work practices and documentation which would improve the running of the service including quality, efficiency and health and Safety issues.
* To assist the aseptic services managers in the development of new services for the Trust.
* To sit or stand at isolators for long periods.
* To participate in the weekend and Bank Holiday rotas in the Pharmacy Dispensary.
* To be responsible for the aseptic preparation, clinical trials, or stock control services on a rotational basis with the other senior technicians including prioritisation and delegation of work.
* To be involved in Quality Assurance ensuring environmental monitoring, sterility testing and validations are carried out and culture media is incubated, read and sent for identification appropriately, and in a timely manner.
* To be responsible for the allocation and daily planning of workload in a section of the aseptic department.
* To assist in the recruitment and selection of technicians, cleanroom supervisors and ATOs.
* To demonstrate and teach aseptic skills to pharmacists, Trainee pharmacists, technicians, pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians, cleanroom supervisors and ATOs as appropriate.
* To support the Clinical Trial team in the writing and implementation of aseptic aspects of haematology and oncology trials.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
* NVQ Pharmacy services Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent) or equivalent plus Professional Registration.
Desirable criteria
* Pre and In Process Checking Accreditation (PIPC).
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
* Demonstrable knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice.
* Demonstrable understanding of good stock management principles.
* Considerable experience working in an aseptic unit and using aseptic technique.
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of regulations and legislation relevant to Clinical Trials.
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* All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
* Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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