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Pharmacy Support Technician

3 months ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Full time

Position Overview

Are you passionate about contributing to Pharmacy Aseptic Services?

Do you possess the ability to adhere to established protocols, manage your tasks efficiently to meet timelines, and excel in a dynamic setting?

Are you committed to prioritizing patient care, taking responsibility, valuing teamwork, and maintaining a positive outlook?

We are seeking a Pharmacy Support Technician to join our clean room operations. Comprehensive training will be provided in all facets of aseptic preparation of intravenous products. We are in the process of developing a proposal to transition to a cutting-edge aseptic unit.

The successful candidate will be required to participate in weekend, evening, and holiday duty schedules. Core working hours will be within the range of 7am to 8pm. Consideration for part-time hours is available.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will involve technical tasks in the formulation of systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT) within the Pharmacy Production clean room, ensuring that all products are prepared in accordance with quality standards to guarantee patient safety. The ideal applicant will have a solid educational background. If not already obtained, you will complete the Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff - BTEC Level 2: Unit 7 - Principles of Safe Preparation and Manufacturing of Medicines and Medicinal Products (in-house training is available). A flexible approach to meet the needs of the Pharmacy and the Trust is essential.

About University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

We are dedicated to our workforce, where every team member is valued and can make a significant impact. Our patients are central to our mission. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of committed professionals who strive for innovation, clinical excellence, and exceptional patient care. The Trust offers excellent opportunities for career advancement in a progressive work environment.

Job Duties

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing chemotherapy and injectable medications using isolator technology within the clean room, under the guidance of a senior technician or specialist.
  • Creating basic product documentation, performing simple calculations, and generating product labels using electronic systems.
  • Assembling the necessary materials and supplies for each preparation, ensuring strict segregation of each product using designated systems.
  • Adhering to all standard operating procedures to ensure safe product preparation and conducting environmental monitoring as required.
  • Maintaining cleanliness in the aseptic suite following established protocols.
  • Completing and organizing all relevant documentation and reports.
  • Supervising and training new staff members in production services as directed by senior personnel.
  • Conducting routine housekeeping tasks within the Production Services department, including stock management and expiry date checks.
  • Reporting any cleanliness or maintenance issues in the clean rooms to a senior staff member.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential:

  • Demonstrated interest in scientific principles.
  • Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Familiarity with environmental monitoring techniques.

Desirable:

  • Experience in a healthcare or clean room setting.
  • Prior aseptic experience.

Education:

Essential:

  • GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English.

Desirable:

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
  • Completion of in-house training and competency assessments for product preparation.
  • Proficiency in computer applications.

Attributes:

Essential:

  • Strong mathematical skills.
  • Ability to work independently or collaboratively.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • High level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
  • Commitment to customer care.

Desirable:

  • Strong written communication abilities.

Personal Qualities:

Essential:

  • Integrity and reliability.
  • Willingness to collaborate with colleagues.
  • Ability to adhere to specialized clothing requirements and work in a clean room.
  • Attention to detail in following instructions.

Desirable:

  • Capacity to take personal accountability.

Additional Requirements:

Essential:

  • Flexibility in working hours.
  • Commitment to holiday duty schedules.
  • Willingness to adapt to the handling of cytotoxic substances.

Application Process:

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply, as diversity enhances our team. Please note that vacancies may close before the advertised date. If you do not receive communication within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful.