Job overview

These are exciting times for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking Pharmacy Technician to help drive the technical services department at Weston Park Hospital.

The department currently houses 4 pharmaceutical isolators with another 4 due imminently within the cutting-edge clinical trial/A.T.M.P. (advanced therapy medicinal product) facility being developed within Weston Park.

Prospective candidates have a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of technical services in a large teaching hospital environment. As an integral member of this pharmacy team, you will deliver a high-quality service for patients and staff of this Trust.

To promote team working within the Pharmacy Department and Aseptic Services team. Responsible for co-ordinating staffing arrangements for the Aseptic Service and to liaise with other senior and Principal technicians to ensure appropriate skill mix and technical staff allocation throughout the department.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for supporting the Principal Technicians in the day-to-day management and development of the Chemotherapy Service within STH, in accordance with departmental strategic, capacity and business plans.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring efficient workflow and safe systems of work are maintained within the Weston park Aseptic suite as defined under statutory legislation, COSHH, and Professional Standards in their area of responsibility.

To provide support in aseptic preparation including chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition and civas from point of prescription receipt. And implementing developments within the service to meet the needs of the patient.       

To ensure all required monitoring, cleaning, documentation, and any other regulatory requirements are completed.

To be aware and always follow all departmental operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidance.

To aseptically prepare products within the aseptic facilities including accurately measuring volumes, following departmental procedures.

To work flexibly between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 as part of the Aseptic team to provide and maintain a comprehensive pharmaceutical service.

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it’s staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service. 

The pharmacy department at Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust comprises of approximately 450 staff working across 5 sites delivering care to patients from all over the country. We are keen to appoint enthusiastic and knowledgeable individuals to helps us to continue to provide a first class service.

Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 4 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 5. Training is also provided for candidates who may be hired at Band 4 to move up to Band 5.