Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more detail around main responsibilities and specification requirements.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more detail around main responsibilities and specification requirements.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values

Experience

Essential

• Relevant and proven hospital pharmacy manufacturing experience or relevant experience in a commercial production unit.
• Completion of pre-registration training year

Desirable

• Experience of working in Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit would be an advantage
• Experience of working in a hospital environment in either preregistration year or post-registration.

Knowledge

Essential

• General knowledge of Pharmacy Manufacturing Units.
• Understanding of the role of the MHRA and legislations governing Pharmacy Manufacturing Units
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Good written communication skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Computer literate including ability to use email, Internet, and competent use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to speak, receive and issue instructions in English without the risk of misunderstanding
• Able to work quickly, accurately and consistently whilst maintaining accuracy
• Evidence of working well in a team
• Logical thought processes
• Able to perform calculations in order to determine amount of drug or material required to manufacture a product.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team (both inter and intra-disciplinary)
• Able to use initiative and work independently
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Able to apply knowledge to practice
• Willing to take responsibility
• Enthusiasm / positive attitude
• Self-motivated
• Common sense
• Good time management skills i.e. able to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines
• Confident approach but aware of own limitations and will consult when required
• Able to work in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure.
• Flexible
• Accurate / meticulous

Others

Essential

• Professional appearance and demeanour
• Willing to learn new skills and apply these in practice
• Willing to assist in training and monitoring of Pharmacy staff
• Able to participate in weekend services cross site
• Willing to work at other Trust sites if requested

Education

Essential

• Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values

Experience

Essential

• Relevant and proven hospital pharmacy manufacturing experience or relevant experience in a commercial production unit.
• Completion of pre-registration training year

Desirable

• Experience of working in Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit would be an advantage
• Experience of working in a hospital environment in either preregistration year or post-registration.

Knowledge

Essential

• General knowledge of Pharmacy Manufacturing Units.
• Understanding of the role of the MHRA and legislations governing Pharmacy Manufacturing Units
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Good written communication skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Computer literate including ability to use email, Internet, and competent use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to speak, receive and issue instructions in English without the risk of misunderstanding
• Able to work quickly, accurately and consistently whilst maintaining accuracy
• Evidence of working well in a team
• Logical thought processes
• Able to perform calculations in order to determine amount of drug or material required to manufacture a product.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team (both inter and intra-disciplinary)
• Able to use initiative and work independently
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Able to apply knowledge to practice
• Willing to take responsibility
• Enthusiasm / positive attitude
• Self-motivated
• Common sense
• Good time management skills i.e. able to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines
• Confident approach but aware of own limitations and will consult when required
• Able to work in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure.
• Flexible
• Accurate / meticulous

Others

Essential

• Professional appearance and demeanour
• Willing to learn new skills and apply these in practice
• Willing to assist in training and monitoring of Pharmacy staff
• Able to participate in weekend services cross site
• Willing to work at other Trust sites if requested

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)