About this role
Job summary
Do you have experience in Aseptic production or in manufacturing, laboratory or pathology and would like to join our small but growing pharmacy technical service. We are looking for a motivated support worker who holds an NVQ 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent or is willing to undertake the qualification. If you hold manufacturing or laboratory experience this is an exciting opportunity to change direction.The successful post holder will need to be dynamic and flexible and demonstrate excellent attention to detail with fine manual dexterity skills. Our service provides a wide range of chemotherapy and other aseptically prepared medicines to patients across Buckinghamshire from our two main hospital sites, Stoke Mandeville and Wycombe.This role is both interesting and varied, with unlimited learning available to the successful post holder. We are a developing and improvement led team, committed in supporting you to reach your full potential. We offer a full training programme using a variety of resources and provide opportunities to further develop in technical services and the wider pharmacy. There will also be future opportunities to progress towards the NVQ 3 registered technician qualification.
Main duties of the job
To maintain an up to date broth test and hatch transfer validation in order to be able to work in the aseptic suite. To prepare cytotoxics, monoclonal antibodies and other aseptic products on a day to day basis in accordance with standard operating procedures. To ensure that handling and storage procedures are strictly followed for cytotoxic/aseptic medicines and that any spillages are cleared in accordance with departmental procedures. Cleaning of isolators on a sessional basis. To assist in the Quality Control and Quality Assurance of aseptic preparation area according to standard operating procedures
About us
Working for our organisation:
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
Sound Education background GCSE or equivalent NVQ 2 pharmacy services or equivalent
Desirable
Other recent relevant qualification received
Experience Essential
Sound understanding of Good manufacturing practice(GMP)
Desirable
Experience working in hospital pharmacy or manufacturing Experience working in a cleanroom environment Experience in stock control and storage conditions
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Ability to work to Standard operating Procedures in accurate and timely manner Ability to work well within a team and work alone Able to recognise limits of own competencies and refer and seek advice from colleagues Ability to work in a calm and organised manner Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and written To be courteous with all customers including patients, members of the public and other healthcare professionals To demonstrate sound numeracy, literacy and attention to detail
Special circumstances Essential
To participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas on a rota basis
Desirable
Full driving license
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.
Employer details Employer name Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Wycombe Hospital / Stoke Mandeville
Wycombe / Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)