Pharmacy TechnicianNHS

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated production technician to work in the pharmacy production unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital. The role entails working in a cleanroom environment to undertake all workflow steps required to produce aseptic products, from generation of patient-specific documents, dispensing of the necessary starting materials, and use of negative pressure isolators to undertake aseptic dispensing of chemotherapy doses.

Previous experience in working in an aseptic unit is essential.

Applicants should possess NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and be a registered Pharmacy Technician or NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, together with a Science Manufacturing Technician qualification with Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceutical Processing. A Science Manufacturing Technician should be registered with the Science Council.

If neither of these registrations are held this post will provide training to complete the Science Manufacturing Technician training and level 3 diploma to register as a Science Manufacturing Technician. The postholder will be paid as a Band 3 until this qualification and registration is gained

Main duties of the job

The pharmacy production unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital supplies in excess of 30,000 ready to administer chemotherapy items per year.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated production technician to participate in the preparation of cytotoxics and other agents. You will be working as part of a multi-skilled team to supply chemotherapy to oncology and haematology units in Sunderland and South Tyneside hospitals.

The role includes liaising closely with chemotherapy administration units, nursing, medical and pharmacy production staff in order to produce aseptic products in a timely manner.

Job description

To support the work in the pharmacy production unit to prepare aseptic, and cytotoxic products not commercially available.

To work in accordance with professional standards, good manufacturing practices and current legislation, to ensure all health and safety, COSSH and departmental standards are met.

To promote maintenance of adequate stock levels of pharmaceuticals within the department and to ensure all transactions are correctly entered onto the computer system to minimise stock discrepancies and out of stock situations.

To identify prescribing practice which does not comply with Trust policy or practice and ensure the appropriate action is taken to correct.

To undertake quality assurance, particularly by drawing attention to items which appear to be defective.

To advise staff and patients on routine pharmaceutical matters and to be aware of when to seek further advice or to refer to a pharmacist.

To carry out relevant administration procedures such as documentation, and record keeping.

To assist in the organisation and working within the department to promote most efficient utilisation of time i.e. prioritisation of workload.

To ensure cleaning and maintenance of environment and equipment used for dispensing and aseptic/extemporaneous preparation.

To promote the proper storage of pharmaceuticals within the department, rotate stock and perform expiry date checks to minimise financial loss and out of stock situations.

To provide cover to all areas and functions of the unit as and when required.

To undertake checking during the dispensing process. To hold the appropriate checking qualification and if not to work towards obtaining this qualification.

To Identify and pursue personal training and development needs with the objective of improving personal performance and keeping abreast of new developments.

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.