Science Manufacturing Technician - Pharmacy Aseptic Services
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An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated professional to join our aseptic team within Aseptic services at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust.
The aseptic unit at University Hospital of North Tees prepares and dispenses injectable chemotherapy and Parenteral Nutrition for patients treated at both University Hospital of North Tees and University Hospital of Hartlepool.
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high quality, efficient, effective comprehensive aseptic services within the Trust, based in the aseptic unit within the pharmacy department.
Main duties of the job
You will be working as part of the aseptic team to provide an effective, patient-focused aseptic service. This will include the preparation, in-process, pre-manufacture and post-manufacture checks of chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products, including the supervision of personnel within a cleanroom facility under the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
To be eligible for consideration for a Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3 Apprentice interview, you are required to have a Level 2 BTEC/NVQ in Pharmacy Services or Functional Skills Level 2 (Maths, English, and Science) qualification.
The job requires the successful applicant to hold or complete a level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship programme within 2 years. The post holder who successfully completes the 2-year course and associated study will be expected to register as a Science Manufacturing Technician with the Science Council.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, our main priority is to provide safe and high-quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.
We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff surveys.
"Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job responsibilities
Please relate to the attached job description for a more comprehensive list of duties.
Some aspects may include:
1. Actively participate in the identification and recording of non-conformities and advising senior colleagues of issues in order to minimise disruption to the activities of the unit.
2. Participates in the aseptic preparation of medicines for seriously ill patients such as those receiving chemotherapy within a defined timescale.
3. Perform pre, in-process and post-manufacture checks of prepared aseptic medicines.
4. Ensure that cleaning in all areas of the production unit is completed according to GMP and departmental policies and procedures. To ensure ingredients and disposables are assembled, disinfected, and transferred through the Aseptic Services Unit appropriately.
5. Plan personal and departmental activity workload.
6. Accurately prepare worksheets and labels for aseptic products using the unit's computer system.
7. Assist in the development of standard operating procedures and documentation for use within the aseptic service.
8. Supervise personnel in operating within GMP compliance.
9. Regularly analyse documented GMP Observations, referring issues to Lead Technician and Authorised Pharmacists where non-compliance or deviation identified.
10. Assist the Principal/Senior Technicians in managing the Aseptic Services stock takes.
11. Prepare environmental samples and check detailed documentation for dispatch to QC.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* Science Manufacturing Technician L3 Qualification or Requirement to complete Science Manufacturing Technician L3 Qualification (Must fulfil requirements to enrol on the course).
* Level 2 BTEC/NVQ in Pharmacy Services or Functional Skills Level 2.
* Maths, English, and Science GCSEs.
* Registration with the Science Council.
* GCSE Maths/ English and Science grade C or above or 4/5.
Experience
* Relevant experience of working in technical services or an Industry GMP related environment.
* Pharmacy experience in either a hospital or community setting.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of a range of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through training.
* Demonstrates knowledge of current legislations and regulations, e.g. COSHH and Health and Safety at Work Act.
* Understanding of stock control systems.
* Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation.
* Demonstrates practical knowledge of GMP.
* Demonstrates practical knowledge of Quality systems.
* Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements.
* Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives.
Skills and attributes
* Experience of working within a clean room setting.
* Ability to work accurately and maintain levels of concentration when checking detailed documents/analysing data.
* IT literate and able to use Microsoft Office.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to problem solve.
* Ability to motivate self and others.
* Lone and team working skills.
* Dexterity for Aseptic manipulation.
* Able to perform pharmaceutical calculations.
* Accurate and logical approach to work.
* Flexible to changing situations.
Management / Supervision
* Experience of supervising others within own field of practice.
* Experience of supervision of GMP activities.
Communication
* Ability to communicate with a range of staff within Pharmacy and Clinical settings in own field of knowledge.
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.
Aseptics Lead Pharmacist & SQCL Quality Assurance
£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata per annum. Trainees under annex U will be considered.
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