Pharmacy Technician Technical/Cancer ServiceNHS

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician in West Hertfordshire Hospital NHS Trust to join the Pharmacy Department at Watford General Hospital. You will be responsible for providing technical pharmacy support to the Pharmacy Production and Aseptic Services, ensuring that all products are prepared efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and departmental procedures. You will support patients, carers, and ward staff by providing pharmaceutical advice, as well as supervise the activities of Pharmacy Assistants, Student Production Technicians, and Production Technicians. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining the pharmacy manufacturing unit facilities, including monitoring, calibration, validation, and general upkeep.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for manipulating a variety of pharmaceutical compounds into patient-specific, usable products, including aseptic dispensing of cytotoxic and biological medicinal products, following approved guidelines, monographs, and protocols. You will be managing your competency in aseptic dispensing, ensuring that all products are prepared according to standard operating procedures. You will support the team by participating in the isolator cleaning rota and maintaining the controlled environment. Additionally, you will be responsible for stock management and control within Technical Services Pharmacy, including monitoring inventory, tracking stock usage, ordering and procurement of goods, and conducting expiry date checks.

Job description

• To support the MHRA specials licensed aseptic manufacturing unit by ensuring all production activities meet statutory requirements and MHRA standards, including participation in audits and inspections.
• To contribute to the development and documentation of safe systems of work within Technical Services, including drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and risk assessments.
• To participate in quality assurance and compliance activities, including maintaining Pharmaceutical Quality Systems, reporting incidents, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• To provide training and support for pharmacy staff, including accreditation of technicians, induction of new staff, and guidance on departmental procedures and safety standards.
• To assist in the planning and implementation of new developments and innovations within the department, contributing suggestions for improving pharmacy services and operational efficiency.
• To support research and clinical trial activities, including applying Good Clinical Practice (GCP), maintaining trial documentation, and liaising with investigators, sponsors, and research staff.

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