Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join our Aseptic Pharmacy team. The post holder will manage and provide support to deliver a wide range of products prepared in the Aseptic unit including chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition and radiopharmaceuticals, and will also contribute to maintaining and developing all aspects of the pharmaceutical quality system. Main duties of the job The post holder will manage and provide support to deliver a wide range of products prepared in the Aseptic unit including chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition and radiopharmaceuticals, and will also contribute to maintaining and developing all aspects of the pharmaceutical quality system. The post holder will be expected to deputise for the Accountable pharmacist in his/her absence. This will include managing the Aseptic unit on a day to day basis, as well as maintaining all aspects of the Quality system and representing technical services in various meetings (e.g quality meetings, radioprotection meetings etc.) The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number 050-AHP244-1024 Job locations Gwynedd Hospital Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, UK, LL57 2PW Bangor LL57 2PW Job description Job responsibilities 1. Support the lead Aseptic pharmacist in the delivery of an integrated pharmaceutical production service. 2. Contribute to the provision of all forms aseptically prepared injectable medicines, ensuring that they are prescribed and administered according to approved guidelines/protocols and within a legal framework that is fully compliant with good practice and appropriate standards. 3. For all products prepared in technical services, perform the role of an authorised Pharmacist or as an accredited product approver ensuring their competency in this role is appropriately maintained. 4. Be named on the BCUHB intrathecal register for relevant activities to ensure the safe and timely supply and administration of intrathecal chemotherapy. 5.Support the lead production pharmacist in the development and maintenance of departmental standard operating procedures. 6.Support the lead production pharmacist in the development, maintenance and approval of product worksheets as required as part of the specials manufacturing and section 10 exemption activities. 7. Support the lead production pharmacist through actively contributing to and developing the departmental Quality Management Systems (QMS) and leading specific aspects of it as directed. 8. Participate in internal and external audits of technical services and actively contribute to completion of any actions identified. 9.Record and document workload statistics and capacity for the production unit to support financial and clinical governance of all products prepared medicines, and capacity and workforce planning. 10. Supervise technical services staff and ensure MHRA guidance and GMP is observed during aseptic production of all products prepared by technical services. Support the lead production pharmacists with the education and training for all grades of staff. 11. Perform the role of the Pharmacy Radiation protection Supervisor (RPS) for the local acute site, ensuring that the service meets all requirements for Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR2017) 12. Escalate any concerns or risks associated with the Radiopharmacy service production lead Pharmacist and senior management as appropriate. 13. Attend the local radiation protection committee meetings for the local site. Job description Job responsibilities 1. Support the lead Aseptic pharmacist in the delivery of an integrated pharmaceutical production service. 2. Contribute to the provision of all forms aseptically prepared injectable medicines, ensuring that they are prescribed and administered according to approved guidelines/protocols and within a legal framework that is fully compliant with good practice and appropriate standards. 3. For all products prepared in technical services, perform the role of an authorised Pharmacist or as an accredited product approver ensuring their competency in this role is appropriately maintained. 4. Be named on the BCUHB intrathecal register for relevant activities to ensure the safe and timely supply and administration of intrathecal chemotherapy. 5.Support the lead production pharmacist in the development and maintenance of departmental standard operating procedures. 6.Support the lead production pharmacist in the development, maintenance and approval of product worksheets as required as part of the specials manufacturing and section 10 exemption activities. 7. Support the lead production pharmacist through actively contributing to and developing the departmental Quality Management Systems (QMS) and leading specific aspects of it as directed. 8. Participate in internal and external audits of technical services and actively contribute to completion of any actions identified. 9.Record and document workload statistics and capacity for the production unit to support financial and clinical governance of all products prepared medicines, and capacity and workforce planning. 10. Supervise technical services staff and ensure MHRA guidance and GMP is observed during aseptic production of all products prepared by technical services. Support the lead production pharmacists with the education and training for all grades of staff. 11. Perform the role of the Pharmacy Radiation protection Supervisor (RPS) for the local acute site, ensuring that the service meets all requirements for Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR2017) 12. Escalate any concerns or risks associated with the Radiopharmacy service production lead Pharmacist and senior management as appropriate. 13. Attend the local radiation protection committee meetings for the local site. Person Specification Qualifications and/or knowledge Essential Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience and/or qualifications Desirable Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (diploma or MSc) Experience Essential Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience working within technical services Desirable Leadership and/or management experience Person Specification Qualifications and/or knowledge Essential Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience and/or qualifications Desirable Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (diploma or MSc) Experience Essential Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience working within technical services Desirable Leadership and/or management experience 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Gwynedd Hospital Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, UK, LL57 2PW Bangor LL57 2PW Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)