Job Summary
A new opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, pro-active and enthusiastic Senior Assistant Technical Officer to work in our busy and friendly Aseptic Unit within the Pharmacy Department.
You will work as part of a dedicated team involved in the preparation and dispensing of aseptic products. You will perform duties such as organising and supervising processes within the aseptic unit such as specialist cleaning, transfer disinfection, stock control, physical and environmental monitoring as well as dispensing and preparing sterile products.
You should be eager to learn, flexible, reliable, able to work accurately, follow detailed standard operating procedures and have good attention to detail.
The team is committed to supporting the ongoing learning and development of each team member, with opportunities such as the completion of a Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceutical Processing available for the right candidate. The Level 3 Diploma is completed over a 2-year period and will enable you to register as a Science Manufacturing Technician with the Science Council.
Hours of work will be discussed with weekdays operating between the hours of 7.30am and 5.20pm and a requirement to participate in the rota for the weekend and Bank Holiday service provision.
Main Duties of the Job
As a permanent member of the aseptic team your responsibilities will include:
* Aseptic manufacture and preparation processes in sterile conditions using specialist equipment.
* Preparing documentation for aseptic processing.
* Performing stock management.
* Performing environmental monitoring in the aseptic unit.
* Dispensing TPN.
* Undertaking specialised cleaning of the aseptic unit.
* Supervision and training of other staff working in aseptic services, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery and observing good manufacturing practice.
Please see full job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities.
About Us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world-class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and inclusive employer where people feel a sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
Dudley Group offers many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group. We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Date Posted: 04 November 2024
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 253-1024-6738648
Job Locations
Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, Dudley, DY1 2HQ
Employer Name: The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's Website: Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
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