About this role
Job summary
Full time: 37.5 hours per week fixed term to cover maternity leave
We are looking for a Lead Pharmacy Technician to join our Aseptic Clinical Trials and Production. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician with a background in Aseptic Services and Clinical Trials. The successful applicant will be working within an aseptic unit offering a high quality service. You will be a key member of both Aseptic Services and Clinical Trials teams.
The suitable applicant should be highly motivated and show accurate attention to detail. You should be organised and able to prioritise work effectively showing excellent interpersonal and communication skills. There is a considerable commitment to clinical trials within this role and therefore great enthusiasm for research and development of new treatments is essential.
Main duties of the job
This role is the Aseptic Unit's lead post for the management of the preparation of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMP) for patients who are subjects within clinical trials. The role is an important link between Pharmacy and Research and Development with respect to aseptic product and is responsible for all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and GCP (Good Clinical Practice) aspects related to the preparation of sterile IMP
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Lead responsibility for the management of the preparation of aseptically prepared Investigational Medicinal Products
Responsible for the effective introduction and management of aseptically prepared clinical trial products, ensuring that the preparation of aseptic product for clinical trial is limited to reconstitution activities. Manage clinical trial material in the Aseptic Unit (including ordering, receipt, storage and documentation). Responsible for the maintenance of all procedures that relate to the reconstitution of Investigational Medicinal Products and comparators. Establishment of GMP instructional documents that will act as source information for staff in the Aseptic Unit for each Clinical Trial Project. Establishment of product specific documents (source information and production work sheets) for use in the Aseptic Unit for each Clinical Trial Project. Conduct final check of aseptic products on behalf of the Head of Production (prior to QA release to wards and customers). Support investigations related to events in production, particularly those that have involved clinical trial material. Responsible for the direct line management of pharmacy technicians and assistants.
Responsible for the co-ordination and prioritisation of the Aseptic Unit workload. The job role will be split as approximately 0.6WTE undertaking clinical trial responsibilities and 0.4WTE undertaking production responsibilities. Perform duties in accordance with departmental procedures, GMP and hospital policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services plus underpinning knowledge from BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or an equivalent accredited qualification. Certificate or equivalent experience in the Aseptics elements of the Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance post graduate qualification. Leeds University 4 day course in "Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines" Accredited A1 NVQ Assessor Registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Knowledge Essential
Ability to undertake validated aseptic manipulation requiring fine and accurate motor skills and concentration. Physically fit and able to work sitting or standing for up for the majority of the working day. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent communication skills.
Desirable
Presentation skills
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.
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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 Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Surrey Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)