About this role
Job summary
This training will take place over a fixed term employment contract for 18 months working 37.5 hours per week.
This apprenticeship is a work-based learning programme, at the end of which the students are expected to achieve the Science Manufacturing Process Operative (SMPO) Apprenticeship Standard, a Level 2 approved General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) qualification. Built into the qualification, is the Open Awards Level 2 Certificate in Principles and Practices for Pharmaceutical Technical Services (RQF).
Main duties of the job
Completion of the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Pharmacy competency training package, as follows:
o Preparing documentation for batch medicinal products.
o Preparing trays according to the worksheet, filling in relevant manufacturer, batch number and expiry date.
o Preparing, processing and packing aseptically prepared medicinal products in accordance with approved worksheets and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
o Stock control training plan and competency.
o Labelling and dispensing training plan and competency.
o Controlled Drug Total Preparation
o Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) preparation
To undertake transfer disinfection of materials into and within the aseptic unit and the isolators; visually inspect/volume accuracy check batches prepared in the aseptic unit to ensure they are free of particulate contamination and meet the required standards.
To undertake daily recording of temperature/pressure readings and manometer panel of the aseptic unit as per SOPs.
To undertake environmental monitoring using the appropriate equipment following SOPs.
To assist in maintenance and cleaning of facilities and equipment within the aseptic unit in line with SOPs.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 18 months due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.
A learner/applicant must be a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake an apprenticeship training programme.
Please note all existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. This must first be agreed with your current line manager.
The apprentice allowance as specified in the Minimum Wage Regulations will be paid for the first 12 months. The rate will increase after 12 months in line with these regulations for anyone that is age 19 or over.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
GCSE English grade 2/3 (D or E) or Level 1 Functional Skills or above, or equivalent qualification. GCSE Maths grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills or above, or equivalent qualification.
Experience Essential
Experience of working as part of a team. Experience with using computer systems including Microsoft packages or equivalent level of ability. You must have been a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake this training programme. Experienced in effective communication with others.
Desirable
Experience of dealing with the public/customer service.
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships. Evidence that you can prioritise tasks
Desirable
Evidence that you can work independently using own initiative. Evidence that you could concentrate for long periods and work under pressure Ability to deal with verbal aggression constructively.
Personal Qualities Essential
Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual demonstrable from previous experience Demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours, dealing with people, problems and situations with honesty and integrity, respecting diversity Commitment to undertake and complete learning activities, which form part of the role and apprenticeship qualifications, including the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Pharmacy competency training package
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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Glossop road
Sheffield
S10 2JF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)