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Science Manufacturing Technician Higher Level (XR05)
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Job Description
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- Science Manufacturing Technician (Or due to qualify). Registered (or in the process of registering).
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
- Experience of working in a Pharmacy.
- Experience of working in an aseptic unit.
- Experience of working in a hospital environment.
- Must have excellent verbal communication skills.
- Ability to supervise and give instruction to Pharmacy Support Workers.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and follow Standard Operating Procedures.
- Knowledge of good customer care.
- Ability to interpret written instructions.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Experience of stock control systems.
- An understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice.
- An understanding of clean room behaviours.
- A desire for career progression within Aseptics.
- Science Manufacturing Technician (Or due to qualify). Registered (or in the process of registering).
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
- Experience of working in a Pharmacy.
- Experience of working in an aseptic unit.
- Experience of working in a hospital environment.
- Must have excellent verbal communication skills.
- Ability to supervise and give instruction to Pharmacy Support Workers.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and follow Standard Operating Procedures.
- Knowledge of good customer care.
- Ability to interpret written instructions.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Experience of stock control systems.
- An understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice.
- An understanding of clean room behaviours.
- A desire for career progression within Aseptics.
Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity, working with a forward-thinking department, with opportunities to progress? Are you a registered Science Manufacturing Technician or a Pre-Registration Science Manufacturing Technician (due to qualify within 6 months)?
If so, then this position could be the one for you.
We are looking for someone ambitious, self-motivated, enthusiastic and committed, to join our current team working in one of the UKs largest Aseptic Departments.
You will work as part of a large multi-disciplinary team who make a real contribution to patient care and clinical research by delivering a comprehensive seven-day aseptic service supplying IV Medicines including Chemotherapy, Clinical Trials, Parenteral Nutrition and CIVA products.
If you are ready for a new challenge and have an interest in Aseptic Services, or you want to explore a different aspect of Pharmacy. Then this is an opportunity for you to join our dedicated forward-thinking team.
Expected Shortlisting Date
21/10/2024
Planned Interview Date
30/10/2024
Main duties of the job
This is a varied role working across both Aseptic Units (SJUH and LGI).
The day-to-day running of the department, managing workflow, managing the rota and ensuring the service runs efficiently is the main duty of this role
Other aspects of the role include preparing the variety of IV medicines we produce, supervising this production, working in our outer or inner support areas and also ensuring a sterile environment is maintained within the Aseptic Units by following a stringent cleaning and monitoring schedule.
In return for your effort and commitment we will give you the opportunity to further develop your skills in a friendly and progressive department. We are committed to on-going development of our staff ensuring you can reach your full potential.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the country, offering a range of both general and specialist hospital services with excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputation for excellence in specialist care, research and academic training.
Our vision as a Trust is to be the best for specialist and integrated care. This is underpinned by our values - The Leeds Way. The Leeds Way defines who we are, what we believe and how we will work together to deliver the best outcomes for our patients.
MMPS is nationally recognised as an exemplar service. The CSU responsibilities span the provision and use of medicines across all patient pathways. We offer a range of diverse opportunities to all our staff - https://youtu.be/yxygQFQZcr0.
Our vision is Making it easy for people to get the most from their medicines and we are continually innovating to improve our services for patients and staff.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Date posted
25 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-MMP-307
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
JOB DETAILS
Science Manufacturing Technician Higher Level
JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY
Working as an experienced qualified Science Manufacturing Technician the post holder will contribute to the efficient delivery of the Pharmaceutical Service to patients, wards and departments both within the Trust and to other healthcare organisations.
Principal Duties and Area of Responsibility
Working under guidance of SOPs, GMP, COSHH, the post holder will:-
Aseptically manufacture and issue medicines to patients ensuring that all the necessary information is available.
Aseptically manufacture clinical trial medication and complete all required documentation following the defined Standard Operating Procedures.
Aseptically manufacture specialist hospital-only medicines and unlicensed medicines which require accurate, detailed records.
Dispense controlled drugs and ensure that all legally required records are accurate and up to date.
Ensure that all information needed for accurate stock control and prescription issues data is recorded, using them to aseptically manufacture products.
Carry out pre and in-processing checking within Preparative Services
Liaise with Procurement staff about urgently required medicines, and informing patients and other health care staff about supply problems / delays
Ensure that all information needed for accurate stock control is recorded using the appropriate paper or electronic system.
Answer queries from nurses and other healthcare professional, within limit of authority referring where required.
Promote good communications between Pharmacy and Ward staff to ensure a safe, efficient and cost-effective medicines service.
Assist in the training of all Preparative Services staff, Pre-registration Technicians, Technicians, Pharmacy Support Workers and pre-registration Pharmacists.
Participate in recruitment and selection of junior technical staff
Prioritise workload and analyse situations to resolve problems
Deputise for the Specialist Technicians in their absence and supervise the work of Pharmacy Technicians, Science Manufacturing Technicians, Pre-Registration Technicians and Pharmacy Service Assistants by maintaining standards of service, ensuring completion of all specified documentation and briefing staff to inform them of any changes in working practice
Contribute to departmental forward planning.
Identify own development and training needs and keep up to date with all national codes of practice, standards and relevant legislation.
Adhere strictly to working procedures and departmental policies both for drug supply and security.
Comply with Trust and departmental procedures relating to Health and Safety and Clinical waste management.
Participate in the weekend, evening and Bank Holiday rota
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician qualification
Proven post qualification experience as a Science Manufacturing Technician
Evidence of post registration CPD
Qualified pre and in-process checker within Preparative Services
Experience of supervising and training staff.
Experience of service development
Job responsibilities
JOB DETAILS
Science Manufacturing Technician Higher Level
JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY
Working as an experienced qualified Science Manufacturing Technician the post holder will contribute to the efficient delivery of the Pharmaceutical Service to patients, wards and departments both within the Trust and to other healthcare organisations.
Principal Duties and Area of Responsibility
Working under guidance of SOPs, GMP, COSHH, the post holder will:-
Aseptically manufacture and issue medicines to patients ensuring that all the necessary information is available.
Aseptically manufacture clinical trial medication and complete all required documentation following the defined Standard Operating Procedures.
Aseptically manufacture specialist hospital-only medicines and unlicensed medicines which require accurate, detailed records.
Dispense controlled drugs and ensure that all legally required records are accurate and up to date.
Ensure that all information needed for accurate stock control and prescription issues data is recorded, using them to aseptically manufacture products.
Carry out pre and in-processing checking within Preparative Services
Liaise with Procurement staff about urgently required medicines, and informing patients and other health care staff about supply problems / delays
Ensure that all information needed for accurate stock control is recorded using the appropriate paper or electronic system.
Answer queries from nurses and other healthcare professional, within limit of authority referring where required.
Promote good communications between Pharmacy and Ward staff to ensure a safe, efficient and cost-effective medicines service.
Assist in the training of all Preparative Services staff, Pre-registration Technicians, Technicians, Pharmacy Support Workers and pre-registration Pharmacists.
Participate in recruitment and selection of junior technical staff
Prioritise workload and analyse situations to resolve problems
Deputise for the Specialist Technicians in their absence and supervise the work of Pharmacy Technicians, Science Manufacturing Technicians, Pre-Registration Technicians and Pharmacy Service Assistants by maintaining standards of service, ensuring completion of all specified documentation and briefing staff to inform them of any changes in working practice
Contribute to departmental forward planning.
Identify own development and training needs and keep up to date with all national codes of practice, standards and relevant legislation.
Adhere strictly to working procedures and departmental policies both for drug supply and security.
Comply with Trust and departmental procedures relating to Health and Safety and Clinical waste management.
Participate in the weekend, evening and Bank Holiday rota
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician qualification
Proven post qualification experience as a Science Manufacturing Technician
Evidence of post registration CPD
Qualified pre and in-process checker within Preparative Services
Experience of supervising and training staff.
Experience of service development
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Experience
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Skills & Behaviours
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Experience
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Skills & Behaviours
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Additional informationDisclosure 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.
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.
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
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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