Deputy Chief Technician Education and Training, Aseptic Services Band 6 - Sutton based.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated professional to join our aseptic team at the Sutton site of the Royal Marsden.
You will be part of a team consisting of Pharmacists, Technicians and Assistants, who are always striving for excellence in all aspects of our work. We are working collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure we always deliver outstanding care to our patients.
It is an exciting time to join the Aseptic Department. Our service is built around providing a high-quality service to our patients and staff of the Trust. The department works closely with the Institute of Cancer Research and the post-holder will be supporting the development of innovative new cancer medicines as these drugs enter early phase clinical trials. The Oak Cancer Centre (a new, state-of-the-art treatment and research facility) opened in June 2023 in Sutton which will speed up the translation of world-leading research into breakthroughs in treatment and care, transforming the lives of cancer patients at The Royal Marsden and beyond.
The hospital introduced the EPIC digital health record system in March 2023 and is looking to become a truly paperless department by early 2025. Over the next year, a brand-new state-of-the-art aseptic suite will be opening at the Sutton site to facilitate the growth of the aseptic service.
The Job Description outlines the roles of the Deputy Chief Technician Education and Training, Aseptic Services. You will work closely with the Chief Technicians and Deputy Chief Technicians for production for the education and training of all Technicians and ATOs at both sites. You will also aid in the day-to-day running of the Technical Services aseptic suite, providing a quality, GMP compliant service, supplying aseptically prepared medicines including clinical trials, in a timely manner to all service users.
Please note this is a Sutton based post, but the role covers both the Sutton and Chelsea sites. Therefore, there is an expectation of at least 1 day per week working at the Chelsea site.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialties, and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees' work-life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our ongoing achievements.
Key Responsibilities:
1. To be the lead technician for all aseptic training within the aseptic service team.
2. To co-ordinate induction programmes for all non-rotational aseptic services staff and assist in induction programmes for other staff as required.
3. To oversee the training, validation, and accreditation in technical processes of Pharmacists, Technicians and ATOs working within the aseptic suites ensuring staff are compliant with the accreditation and validation programme.
4. To ensure that aseptic services standard operating procedures (SOPs) are adhered to, and production records and training documents are completed appropriately and in a timely manner.
5. To provide regular training to all staff on relevant topics, either in response to change management or in response to practices observed.
6. Oversee the competency assessment of staff working within the aseptic suite.
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