About this role
Job summary Pharmacy Aseptics is a truly unique environment to work in, with career progression at its heart.
We are a specialist branch of Pharmacy that works tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring life changing and lifesaving medications and treatments are prepared, this particular role is pivotal to achieving this.
This is an exciting and progressive role, with potentially many different aspects to it. The main duties of the position are:
- Supervision of our cleanrooms.
- Chemocare input.
- Production of aseptic products.
- Deputising for PTHL/SMTHL.
- Potential specialist projects.
You will need to be pro-active, dynamic and enthusiastic to undertake this role. You will also need to have excellent communication skills, great attention to detail, leadership and supervisory experience.
You will also be required to have at least one of the following qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services / NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent/ Science Manufacturing Technician. If you are due to complete your respective qualification within the next 6 months, you are also welcome to apply.
The role is based across our two Aseptics sites, at the LGI and at St James.
Main duties of the job The post holder will be deployed within MMPS Pharmacy Preparative Services, and will primarily be based in one of the following departments:
A Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit consisting of an Aseptic Production Unit and Dispensary Support Unit (DSU) and (operating under a Specials licence from the MHRA), in south Leeds Two large unlicensed Aseptic Dispensaries at St James Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary An unlicensed Radiopharmacy Unit at St James Hospital
Perform a range of organisational, supervisory and dispensing functions to provide efficient and quality clinical technical services to patients, wards and clinics within the Trust. Duties will be predominantly concerned with the organisation and direct supervision of clean room staff and activities, including assembly, preparation and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. Stock control and clerical duties may also be assigned to this post.
Please see job description for further information.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact:
Darren Richardson Chief Technician [email protected] 0113 20 68837
Why you should join our Team We are a large team but we have a real spirit and togetherness.
We are whole heartedly committed to continuing and nurturing the legacy of the NHS, by working together as a team to place patient care above all.
We as a department are renowned for our progressive environment, we are always pushing to develop further as a team and everyone within our team. Therefore we are a fantastic department for personal progression and development.
Our department is an interesting environment with interesting work that is always evolving, which prevents us becoming stagnant. There is always something fresh and new to learn and as we're an acute service, there are never two days the same, which creates an exciting working environment.
What you will bring to the role - Responsible for the day-to-day supervision and co-ordination of aseptic staff, preparation and dispensing activities within clean rooms and associated areas to provide efficient and high quality clinical technical services, wards and clinics within the Trust.
- Aseptically prepare medicines including clinical trials medication (site dependant) and complete all required documentation following the defined Standard Operating Procedures. Accuracy, dexterity, manipulation and a degree of speed in the preparation and dispensing/assembly of medicines against written prescriptions/requisitions.
- Evaluates circumstances and situations and makes well-judged decisions on the information at hand but is aware when to refer to more senior supervisors and managers.
- Organises and prioritises work within assembly and preparation areas covering fast track and routine service requirements.
- Is responsible for in-process checking of medicinal materials and measured doses including the preparation of clinical trials; and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and quality of these prepared medicinal products.
- Responsible of the safe use of equipment within clean tooms and associated areas, ensuring staff use equipment in accordance with instructions and SOP's.
- Assists staff with training and development.
- Contributes to the development of new ways of working and to the implementation of new and revised policies and procedures.
- Ensures all statutory legislation and established quality systems relating to departmental policies and procedures are complied with on a day-to-day basis.
- Documents, labels, assemble, prepare and dispense aseptic medicines to patients, wards and clinics, including controlled drugs and clinical trials. Maintains correct documentation and audit trials.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)