Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 pro rata pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 10/11/2024 23:59
Interview date: 22/11/2024
Senior Assistant Healthcare Scientist (Laboratory Assistant)
Band 3
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.
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Job overview
This exciting opportunity within the Quality Assurance department of the Royal Derby Hospital involves maintaining the quality standards in line with those outlined in "Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services" and EU GMP Annex 1.
This is through the testing of the aseptic manufacturing areas of pharmacy with the inclusion of Nuclear Medicine. Testing performed includes microbiological, physical air quality and temperature monitoring testing of all pharmacy units.
If you have experience working in a laboratory or in Pharmacy Quality Assurance and are looking for a new exciting role, then we would love to hear from you.
Hours of work will be Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
The Quality Assurance Section within Pharmacy is looking to recruit two Senior Assistant Healthcare Scientists (one full time and one part time post): on a permanent contract. Primarily based in the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Laboratory and Pharmacy clean room environments.
This is an exciting development opportunity for the right person who will have a good general education to GCSE level including English, Maths and Science subjects and willing to train in microbiological testing, microbiological plate reading and clean room monitoring.
You will carry out quality control testing (microbiological and physical), temperature monitoring and quality assurance validation work. You must have a basic knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety, keyboard skills and demonstrate effective use of initiative and able to work to protocols and procedures.
Full training and support will be provided.
Working for our organisation
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Minimum Requirements
* General education to GCSE level including English, Maths and Science(s) subjects
* ’A’ – Level science subjects or equivalent
Experience
* Previous laboratory experience, preferably in specialist pharmacy QA or manufacturing services
Skills
* Effective computer / IT knowledge and skills
* Evidence of awareness of procedures and in process errors, to improve practice and safeguard patient care
* Ability to work on own initiative & as part of a team
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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