• Job Description

  Req#: C9345-24-0679?language=en&page=1439&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  **Advert may close early if sufficient number of applications is reached**

  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 dispense 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 focussed 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 (SOP's)

  To be eligible for consideration for a Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3 Apprentice interview, youyou 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 complete 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, and always be, 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 survey

  "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"

  Date posted

  09 October 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £26,530 to £29,114 a year Pro rata per annum. Trainees under annex U will be considered

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  345-PHA6638772

  Job locations

  University Hospital of North Tees

  Hardwick Road

  Stockton-on-Tees

  TS19 8PE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please relate to attached job description for a more comprehensive list of duties.

  Some aspects may include:

  • 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.

  • Participates in the aseptic preparation of medicines for seriously ill patients such as those receiving chemotherapy within defined timescale

  • perform pre, in-process and post manufacture checks of prepared aseptic medicines
  • 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
  • Plan personal and departmental activity workload
  • Accurately prepare worksheets and labels for aseptic products using the units computer system

  • Assist in the development of standard operating procedures and documentation for use within the aseptic service

  • Supervise personnel in operating within GMP compliance
  • Regularly analyse documented GMP Observations, referring issues to Lead Technician and Authorised Pharmacists where non-compliance or deviation identified
  • Assist the Principal/Senior Technicians in managing the Aseptic Services stock takes
  • Prepare environmental samples and checking detailed documentation for dispatch to QC

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please relate to attached job description for a more comprehensive list of duties.

  Some aspects may include:

  • 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.

  • Participates in the aseptic preparation of medicines for seriously ill patients such as those receiving chemotherapy within defined timescale

  • perform pre, in-process and post manufacture checks of prepared aseptic medicines
  • 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
  • Plan personal and departmental activity workload
  • Accurately prepare worksheets and labels for aseptic products using the units computer system

  • Assist in the development of standard operating procedures and documentation for use within the aseptic service

  • Supervise personnel in operating within GMP compliance
  • Regularly analyse documented GMP Observations, referring issues to Lead Technician and Authorised Pharmacists where non-compliance or deviation identified
  • Assist the Principal/Senior Technicians in managing the Aseptic Services stock takes
  • Prepare environmental samples and checking detailed documentation for dispatch to QC

  Person Specification

  Essential

  Essential

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
  • Significant experience in hospital pharmacy
  • Completed regional accuracy checking qualification or equivalent

  Desirable

  • Management qualification or relevant experience of managing staff
  • Knowledge of EMIS Ascribe dispensing system

  Person Specification

  Essential

  Essential

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
  • Significant experience in hospital pharmacy
  • Completed regional accuracy checking qualification or equivalent

  Desirable

  • Management qualification or relevant experience of managing staff
  • Knowledge of EMIS Ascribe dispensing system

  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).

  Additional information

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  University Hospital of North Tees

  Hardwick Road

  Stockton-on-Tees

  TS19 8PE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  University Hospital of North Tees

  Hardwick Road

  Stockton-on-Tees

  TS19 8PE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.nth.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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