UHCW Pharmacy is undergoing significant transformation to prepare us to be a world class leader in healthcare. We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Pharmacy Team Manager Technician Aseptic Services to join us in achieving this goal.
The aseptic service at our hospital in Coventry is fortunate to possess a Quality Control laboratory with whom we work closely. Although cancer chemotherapy and clinical trial medication are our main aseptically dispensed products, we plan to introduce the dispensing of parenteral nutrition in the near future. This is an exciting time for the aseptic service as there are many changes and opportunities on the horizon. The Trust is also part of a collaborative of hospitals seeking to rationalise and improve services across the local area. This is expected to bring additional benefits through closer working.
The post holder will be encouraged to be innovative and forward looking and will work closely with the Aseptic Quality Assurance Team to maintain and improve our high standards. Our spacious aseptic facility benefits from seven pharmaceutical isolators and a friendly and hard-working team of technicians and ATO staff.
You will be a registered Pharmacy Technician with substantial hospital aseptic experience, expert GMP knowledge and possess skills in both team and project management.
Main duties of the job
Our large Pharmacy department has an innovative approach to pharmaceutical care with floor-based medicines optimisation and management teams that utilise modern software applications to drive efficiency and clinical excellence. The Trust has recently introduced an all-encompassing EPR/EPMA system. We have strong links with the Medical School at Warwick University, the Department of Medicines Management at Keele University and the School of Pharmacy at Aston University.
Job Summary
To lead and develop the pharmacy aseptic service provided to the Trust (and external organisations as required).
To manage and lead the technicians and ATOs working within the pharmacy aseptic unit.
To improve and maintain the aseptic service's Quality Management System (and maintain the standards required for the Specials Manufacturing Licence) working closely with the Accountable pharmacist and the Quality Control team.
Job responsibilities
Post Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Manage all technical activities of the Aseptic Unit, including stock control, receipt of prescription/orders, technical aspects of cytotoxic, monoclonal antibody, parenteral nutrition, aseptic manufacturing and dispensing, costing, delivery of prepared items, and allocation of staff within the Aseptic Unit.
2. Actively work with nursing and medical teams to ensure timely supply of patient treatment as part of a multidisciplinary team.
3. Ensure safe practice and risk management principles are adhered to within aseptic services and where necessary, work closely with Quality Control and the Accountable Pharmacist to achieve this.
4. Ensure the quality and safety of medicines prepared in the Aseptic Unit, under the advice of the Authorised Pharmacist responsible at the time for aseptic services.
5. Advise clinical staff on matters relating to aseptically dispensed items, including reference to patient records retained within the department, when required.
6. Produce and maintain quality standards, records and procedures and be responsible for ensuring all documentation for the Aseptic Unit including Pharmacy SOPs and worksheets are maintained and updated appropriately.
7. Participate in regular audits and external inspections of aseptic services by the MHRA and Regional Quality Assurance specialists.
8. Ensure that the Aseptic Unit and all associated equipment is maintained in safe working order. Ensure that the appropriate cleaning, disinfection, monitoring and validation of equipment and clean room facility is maintained.
9. Ensure operational plans for the pharmacy aseptic services e.g. rotas are arranged in advance by the Senior Technician Aseptic Services or delegate. To have oversight of potential problems, ensuring they are resolved appropriately and in a timely manner.
10. Liaise with the Aseptic Services Accountable Pharmacist, ensuring all aspects of the pharmacy aseptic service are operating safely, monitoring capacity and responding to service needs appropriately.
11. Ensure all staff working within Aseptic Services undertake and complete training to the required standard, with respect to aseptic procedures, safe systems of working and GMP. Ensure all operators undertake the necessary revalidations. Undertake regular reviews with the Senior Technician Aseptic Services to obtain performance and compliance reports, initiating action plans where necessary. This includes mandatory training compliance across the team.
12. Support the Associate Director of Pharmacy Cancer, Technical Services and Clinical Trials with reviewing establishment and skill mix of the Aseptic Pharmacy workforce, proactively reviewing and reporting recommendations. Support and lead on relevant recruitment.
13. Support the creation and maintenance of Aseptic Services KPIs, being responsible for the accountability of performance against these metrics.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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Knowledge
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Skills
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital
Coventry
CV2 2DX
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