Chief Pharmacy Technician

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Whittington Health NHS Trust Full time
Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will join a dynamic Pharmacy Production team and be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of all technical staff in the Production Unit. This will involve ensuring services are delivered in a safe, effective, economic, and timely manner.

Key Duties
  1. To assist the Lead Cancer Services Pharmacist in the management and development of production services both sterile and non-sterile.
  2. To be responsible for the management of the technical aspects of aseptic dispensing to ensure that all products are made to the highest quality enforced by GMP and QA systems.
  3. To ensure the Production Unit is maintained in good working order and that all directives are met.
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and resourceful Chief Pharmacy Technician to work in a busy multidisciplinary environment. The successful candidate will be a great team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Requirements
  • NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent qualification.
  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Desirable
  • Current GCP training.
  • Attendance at relevant study days/courses related to sterile production.
Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of principles of Good Manufacturing Practice and its application in an unlicensed aseptic unit to a high level.
  • Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members.
  • Ability to demonstrate self-motivation.
  • Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise.
  • Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives.
  • Computer Literacy (e.g., Microsoft Word and Outlook) and use of pharmacy computer system (JAC).
  • Ability to deal with conflict/difficult situations.
Knowledge and Experience
  • Significant experience post qualification in hospital including within an aseptic service.
  • Knowledge of GMP, QA, GCP, COSHH and Health and Safety at work.
  • Experience of managing staff and leading a team.
  • Experience of supervising and delivering aseptic chemotherapy services.
  • Experience of delivering education and training.
  • Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Experience in writing SOPs, policies and procedures.
  • Experience of investigating incidents and managing risk.
  • Aware of current legislation and professional ethics and practice, including the provision of section 10 aseptic services.
Personal Qualities
  • Reliable, Self-motivated.
  • Able to set realistic goals and outcomes and use these to motivate themselves and their team.
  • Able to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Able to work on own initiative or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrates initiative, and motivation & enthusiasm for the post.
  • Commitment to continuing personal development.
  • Knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues and how personally can make a positive difference to this agenda.

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