Main area: Pharmacy Aseptic Services
Grade Band: 4
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time)
Job ref: 337-NP-8619DG
Employer: London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Northwick Park Hospital
Town: Harrow
Salary: £31,081 - £33,665 per annum inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 25/04/2025 23:59
Aseptic Services Pharmacy Technician or Operator
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
Job overview
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an Aseptic Services Pharmacy Technician or Operator to join our growing and forward-thinking Pharmacy Aseptic Services Department at Northwick Park Hospital.
We have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to join the team. You will be part of a team with a proven track record of service improvement and staff progression.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of a team of Pharmacy Aseptic Services Pharmacists, Technicians, Operators, and Assistant Technical Officers who provide a comprehensive, efficient, and safe aseptic preparation service to patients within the Trust, in compliance with regulatory requirements.
The post holder will assist in the supervision, training, compounding, and support in the preparation of cytotoxic products and parenteral nutrition.
The successful applicant will have strong values that align with the service and trust values, be motivated to deliver world-class patient care, and strive to better themselves and those around them.
Person specification
Skills and Attributes
* IT skills, including experience of using Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel).
* Good communication skills both verbal and written, as well as interpersonal skills.
* Good personal organization and time management skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, methodically, and accurately.
Knowledge and Experience
* Previous UK hospital pharmacy experience.
* Previous experience of NVQ and e-portfolio, preferably Level 2 Pharmacy Services.
* Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice.
Education/Qualifications
* GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths and English Language, or equivalent.
* Pharmacy manufacturing with substantial additional experience equivalent to NVQ3; or HNC in Applied Science, Food science & technology; or NVQ 3 Pharmacy Services (or equivalent).
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We promote the wellbeing and safety of all our patients and carers by acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively, and sharing information appropriately, according to the standards determined by our policy and procedures.
As part of our commitment to Equality and Diversity at LNWUH, we are encouraging applications from BME (Black, Minority Ethnic) candidates as we seek to ensure our workforce structures are representative of the diversity of the communities we serve.
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