Job summary Due to promotion we are looking for a Pharmacy Production Operator. The post holder will support the Pharmacy Technicians and ATO's in providing a safe, efficient service for intravenous Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) at Velindre Cancer Centre. All work will be undertaken in specialist clean room facilities operated under strict regulatory standards. We are looking for people with good manipulation skills and an understanding of aseptic technique. The post holder will be a qualified technician or has proven relevant clean room experience. Recent hospital experience is desirable, but we will consider candidates from all pharmacy sectors or relevant skills gained in other areas of practice. Main duties of the job There is plenty of variety in this job in the aseptic unit, preparing IV SACT. The post holder will work closely with the rest of the team in a cleanroom environment, including using grade A negative isolators, and will assist in the provision of a pharmaceutical service to Velindre University NHS Trust and outside the trust, under a service level agreement. The post holder will participate in the training and development of new members of staff, and will undertake process checks of colleagues to ensure that the correct products and volumes are being used for an individual preparation according to SOPs. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services. Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors. If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you. Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/ Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 120-ACS179-1024 Job locations Velindre Cancer Centre Velindre Road, Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2TL Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Experience Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Skills Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Experience Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Skills Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification 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 Velindre Cancer Centre Address Velindre Cancer Centre Velindre Road, Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2TL Employer's website https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)