Job summary Advert may close early if sufficient number of applications is reached An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated professional to join our aseptic team within Aseptic services at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The aseptic unit at University Hospital of North Tees prepares and dispense injectable chemotherapy and Parenteral Nutrition for patients treated at both University Hospital of North Tees and University Hospital of Hartlepool. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high quality, efficient, effective comprehensive aseptic services within the Trust, based in the aseptic unit within the pharmacy department. Main duties of the job You will be working as part of the aseptic team to provide an effective, patient focussed aseptic service. This will include the preparation, in-process, pre-manufacture and post manufacture checks of chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products, including the supervision of personnel within a cleanroom facility under the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) To be eligible for consideration for a Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3 Apprentice interview, youyou are required to have a Level 2 BTEC/NVQ in Pharmacy Services or Functional skills Level 2. Maths, English and Science) qualification. The job requires the successful applicant to hold or complete a level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship programme within 2 years.the post holder who successfully complete the 2 year course and associated study will be expected to register as a Science Manufacturing Technician with the Science Council. About us At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards. We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool" Date posted 09 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Pro rata per annum. Trainees under annex U will be considered Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 345-PHA6638772 Job locations University Hospital of North Tees Hardwick Road Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8PE Job description Job responsibilities Please relate to attached job description for a more comprehensive list of duties. Some aspects may include: Actively participate in the identification and recording of non-conformities and advising senior colleagues of issues in order to minimise disruption to the activities of the unit. Participates in the aseptic preparation of medicines for seriously ill patients such as those receiving chemotherapy within defined timescale perform pre, in-process and post manufacture checks of prepared aseptic medicines Ensure that cleaning in all areas of the production unit is completed according to GMP and departmental policies and procedures. To ensure ingredients and disposables are assembled, disinfected and transferred through the Aseptic Services Unit appropriately Plan personal and departmental activity workload Accurately prepare worksheets and labels for aseptic products using the units computer system Assist in the development of standard operating procedures and documentation for use within the aseptic service Supervise personnel in operating within GMP compliance Regularly analyse documented GMP Observations, referring issues to Lead Technician and Authorised Pharmacists where non-compliance or deviation identified Assist the Principal/Senior Technicians in managing the Aseptic Services stock takes Prepare environmental samples and checking detailed documentation for dispatch to QC Job description Job responsibilities Please relate to attached job description for a more comprehensive list of duties. Some aspects may include: Actively participate in the identification and recording of non-conformities and advising senior colleagues of issues in order to minimise disruption to the activities of the unit. Participates in the aseptic preparation of medicines for seriously ill patients such as those receiving chemotherapy within defined timescale perform pre, in-process and post manufacture checks of prepared aseptic medicines Ensure that cleaning in all areas of the production unit is completed according to GMP and departmental policies and procedures. To ensure ingredients and disposables are assembled, disinfected and transferred through the Aseptic Services Unit appropriately Plan personal and departmental activity workload Accurately prepare worksheets and labels for aseptic products using the units computer system Assist in the development of standard operating procedures and documentation for use within the aseptic service Supervise personnel in operating within GMP compliance Regularly analyse documented GMP Observations, referring issues to Lead Technician and Authorised Pharmacists where non-compliance or deviation identified Assist the Principal/Senior Technicians in managing the Aseptic Services stock takes Prepare environmental samples and checking detailed documentation for dispatch to QC Person Specification Essential Essential Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC Significant experience in hospital pharmacy Completed regional accuracy checking qualification or equivalent Desirable Management qualification or relevant experience of managing staff Knowledge of EMIS Ascribe dispensing system Person Specification Essential Essential Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC Significant experience in hospital pharmacy Completed regional accuracy checking qualification or equivalent Desirable Management qualification or relevant experience of managing staff Knowledge of EMIS Ascribe dispensing system 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Address University Hospital of North Tees Hardwick Road Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8PE Employer's website https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)