Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 389-24-6425980
- Employer
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bradford Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Bradford
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Aseptic Services Technician
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
We are looking to recruit an experienced highly organised, motivated, enthusiastic pharmacy technician to join our friendly Aseptic Services team working in our MS licensed and unlicensed Aseptic Units. This post suits self-motivated, qualified technicians with a minimum of two years post qualification GMP experience.
Working as a key member of the team alongside the aseptic unit management and Quality Assurance teams you will play a major role in the day to day running and development of the service and provision of safe, effective, injectable medicines for a wide range of patients including premature babies and cancer patients. The post holder will assist in outsourcing of chemotherapy and CIVAS products and will support managing and further developing this service. In addition, the post holder will have the opportunity after training to rotate into our Radiopharmacy department on an ad hoc basis for assisting in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals.
The role requires somebody with great communication skills and positive attitude who enjoys learning and developing, sharing knowledge and experience. A reliable person who is willing to work in a cleanroom and also office based environments. The correct candidate is open and honest, with great attention to detail and accuracy, ability to follow standard operating procedures and a passion for patient centered care.
Main duties of the job
This post has become available at an exciting time for BTHFT, as the technical services team are currently preparing to transfer aseptic services from Bradford Royal Infirmary to St Luke's Hospital, and will shortly be commissioning a temporary aseptic unit for use, while the planning and development of a new, permanent unit is ongoing. This provides a rare and exciting opportunity for learning and development, supported by an experienced team.
The post involves weekend and Bank Holiday rota duties.
Summary of most important Experience/Skills/Qualifications required:
Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (NVQ) or equivalent Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Minimum of two years post qualification GMP experience.
Please note this post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months.
Informal Enquiries to:
Lee Watkinson, Production Manager on 01274 364241 or email:
Mohsin Salim, Accountable Pharmacist on 01274 364241 or email:
Working for our organisation
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Involved in the day to day managing of outsourced chemotherapy and CIVAS products.
Involved in the day to day organisation and planning of the workload within the aseptic unit.
On occasions be the designated co-ordinator within the unit and office.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of Aseptic Unit service delivery with at least two years post qualification experience
- Pharmacy Technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable criteria
- Experience of managing outsourcing of chemotherapy and CIVAS products
- Experience of undertaking checks of unlicensed medicines
- Experience in supervising and mentoring staff
- Experience of managing staff including absence management and performance management
- Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK)
- Experience in service development and implementation of new policies/services
- Experience of relevant training courses
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to analyse and interpret a wide range of technical information
- Numeracy skills
- Accurate and concise written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to problem solve
- Excellent team working skills
- Demonstrable attention to detail
- Able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills
- Able to assess staff performance against agreed standards and criteria, and to provide feedback and development
- Able to work independently and under guidance, within departmental, Trust and statutory and professional codes of practice / ethics
- Excellent time management skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Evidence of continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through extensive experience
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Evidence of continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through extensive experience
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Radiation protection and regulations
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures for specialist area to degree or equivalent level acquired through training, BTEC National Certificate in Science (Pharmaceutical) or equivalent qualification
Desirable criteria
- Nationally recognised accredited accuracy checking certificate
- Undertaken Educational Supervisor Training with accredited provider (e.g. HEE)
- Undertaken leadership development training
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Enthusiastic self-starter who can take responsibility for appropriate decision making and working without supervision
- Able to develop and work effectively with a wide range of Health professionals
- Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department
- Current driving licence/ able to travel between sites (reasonable adjustments will be considered)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mohsin Salim
- Job title
- Accountable Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01274 364241
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