Job summary Band 3 Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Pharmacy Repackaging and Overlabelling Unit- Technical Services Part Time -equating to 30 hours per week The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) is a large teaching hospital, serving over 3 million people. It has two sites, The Royal Stoke Hospital based in Stoke-on-Trent and The County Hospital based at Stafford. An ambitious £300 million modernisation scheme, nearing completion, has relocated all the innovative services of this dynamic teaching hospital and Keele Medical School on to a single site at the Royal Stoke Hospital. There is currently an ambitious modernisation programme being undertaken at The County Hospital. The Technical Services department within pharmacy opened in September 2012 and holds an MHRA 'Specials' manufacturing licence. The service encompasses aseptic, chemotherapy, non-sterile and pre-pack labelling and repackaging of medicines. The Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) department support the MHRA licence and also provide Quality Control support in regard to the preparation of radio pharmaceuticals for the Trust Main duties of the job We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self motivated senior assistant technical officer to work with our team in technical services. The successful person will work within our repackaging and overlabelling unit and will be required to set up and prepare medicines made within Pharmacy Technical Services. The post holder will be expected to understand and follow standard operating procedures. In addition the post holder will be required to assist with the operation and maintenance of quality systems ensuring compliance with the terms of the MHRA Manufacturing "Specials" Licence in regards to all compounding and manufacturing processes. The employee will be supported with external and internal training in pharmacy services and associated technical activities where required. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 205-6861859 Job locations Royal Stoke University Hospital Newcastle Road STOKE ON TRENT ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager- Sharon Sturland, Lead Technician for Repackaging and Overlabelling Email address- Sharon.Sturlanduhnm.nhs.uk Telephone number- 01782 674568 Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager- Sharon Sturland, Lead Technician for Repackaging and Overlabelling Email address- Sharon.Sturlanduhnm.nhs.uk Telephone number- 01782 674568 Person Specification Essential Qualifications Essential 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above or equivalent must include Maths, English and Science And NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services OR equivalent relevant qualification to area of speciality AND willingness to work towards NVQ L2 in pharmacy services or equivalent training Desirable A Levels / Degree level education in science related field Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Essential criteria Essential Experience of following standard working instructions/procedures IT skills Team working Experience of stock control Ability to communicate with a range of people Ability to investigate queries, taking action if appropriate Ability to realise when it is necessary to liaise with senior staff Ability to prioritise own workload and work as part of a team Ability to work unsupervised and alone Prides oneself on maintaining a high standard of work Desirable At least 1 years' previous experience in a similar role Experience of good manufacturing practice Person Specification Essential Qualifications Essential 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above or equivalent must include Maths, English and Science And NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services OR equivalent relevant qualification to area of speciality AND willingness to work towards NVQ L2 in pharmacy services or equivalent training Desirable A Levels / Degree level education in science related field Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Essential criteria Essential Experience of following standard working instructions/procedures IT skills Team working Experience of stock control Ability to communicate with a range of people Ability to investigate queries, taking action if appropriate Ability to realise when it is necessary to liaise with senior staff Ability to prioritise own workload and work as part of a team Ability to work unsupervised and alone Prides oneself on maintaining a high standard of work Desirable At least 1 years' previous experience in a similar role Experience of good manufacturing practice 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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke University Hospital Newcastle Road STOKE ON TRENT ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)