About this role
Job summary
An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced technician in Aseptic Services. The successful applicant will become part of a busy team working within a licensed aseptic unit offering a high-quality service to both internal and external customers. The unit has facilities for providing cytotoxic chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies and gene therapy.
As the applicant will be responsible for the aseptic manufacture of pharmaceuticals and workload within the aseptic suite they should be organised and able to prioritise work effectively. Accuracy, attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential requirements for this post. Training skills are desirable.
There is a structured training programme within aseptic services where you are encouraged to develop to your full potential.
All applicants for the post are required to have experience of aseptic dispensing and preparation either within the hospital setting or industry.
Main duties of the job
Prepare a wide range of aseptically prepared products for use within the Trust and by external customers. The department has an annual workload of approximately 50,000 items.o Undertake effective disinfection of the unit and products to ensure a sterile environment for product preparation.o Take microbiological samples to demonstrate effective environmental control.o Partake in the preparation of drugs for up to 40 on-going clinical trials.o Perform pre and in-process production checks.o The post holder is guided by departmental procedures, good manufacturing practice and hospital policies.
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
Responsible for overseeing production within the Aseptic Suite Responsible for performing environmental monitoring within the Aseptic Suite Responsible for undertaking the aseptic preparation of pharmaceuticals Responsible for stock control of drugs and disposables for the Aseptic Suite
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent by experience plus underpinning knowledge of specialist areas of pharmaceutical manufacturing and aseptic preparation from BTEC specialist course
Desirable
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Knowledge Essential
Sufficient relevant experience within aseptic services
Desirable
Previous supervisory experience Knowledge of stock management systems Experience of dispensing medicinal to patients and departments
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).
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)