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Band 6
Main area: Aseptic Services, Senior Pharmacy Technician Grade Band 6
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Plus bank holiday and weekend rotas)
* Full time
* Part time
* Flexible working
* Compressed hours
Job ref: 279-6782611-JAN25
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Worthing Hospital
Town: WORTHING
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 09/02/2025 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.
Job overview
We are seeking a motivated and passionate Senior Technician who is eager to contribute to the advancement of our Aseptic services. If you are looking to progress in your career and enhance your knowledge and skills, this position offers an ideal opportunity for professional growth.
As part of this team, you will be able to work with a variety of people providing an outstanding service to the Trust ensuring the safe and efficient provision of chemotherapy.
Main duties of the job
The job holder must be a registered Pharmacy Technician or Science Manufacturing Technician who will need to be able to work with members of the cross-site pharmacy aseptic services team and other stakeholders. Aseptic duties are to be carried out in line with the aseptic unit standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide assistance in the provision of pharmacy aseptic services at Worthing Hospital for patients within the Trust including: line management of staff, organisation of day-to-day activities, preparation of cytotoxic products, worksheet and label preparation and monitoring of the environment.
Main Responsibilities:
* Participate in coordinating the activities for the aseptic unit, managing staff placement and ensuring safe working practices within the unit.
* Ensure that aseptic duties are carried out according to national standards.
* Act as a role model and provide a positive mentoring experience for new and junior staff.
* Act as line manager for designated member(s) of staff taking responsibility for performance review and objective setting in line with Trust policies.
Person specification
Experience and Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services or equivalent BTEC in pharmaceutical Science.
* Significant experience working in a hospital pharmacy.
* Significant experience of working within a pharmacy aseptic unit.
* Pre and In Process Checking (PIPC) Accreditation or equivalent.
* Nationally accredited Product Approval Checking Technician.
Specific Requirements
* Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC or registered as a Science Manufacturing Technician through an appropriate industry body.
Skills
* Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of aseptic unit procedures and systems.
* Experience of staff management.
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
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