King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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".
The post holder will be responsible for the training and assessment of all grades of staff working in aseptic services.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the setup, dispensing, and maintenance of haematology and oncology trials based on the PRUH site.
Job responsibilities
* 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 archiving and filing 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
* NVQ Pharmacy services Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent) or equivalent plus Professional.
* Pre and In Process Checking Accreditation (PIPC).
Knowledge and Experience
* Demonstrable knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice.
* Demonstrable understanding of good stock management principles.
* Considerable experience working in an aseptic unit and using aseptic technique.
* Knowledge of regulations and legislation relevant to Clinical Trials.
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.
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
£34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum incl HCA
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