To be responsible for the completion of workload schedules informing Principal Technician of any discrepancies or issues as they arise. To assist the Principal Technician planning, organising and managing the workload in accordance with the capacity plan, ensuring adequate numbers of appropriately trained staff are available to perform tasks required for a given activity level and feeding back information to Senior managers when breaches and constraints occur Ensures adherence to environmental monitoring schedules in accordance with departmental procedures. Ensures that an efficient aseptic dispensing and distribution service is provided to patients and staff which is in line with current standards and conforms to agreed service deadlines within the service level. To be responsible for ensuring Aseptic Services administrative duties are carried out appropriately by Technical staff including the filing and archiving of information and data.
Complies with all legal requirements relating to the prescribing, dispensing and storage of pharmaceutical products and works to the relevant standard operating procedures at all times and in accordance with criteria set out under COSHH regulations Promotes team working within the Aseptic Services team. Keeps team informed of changes throughout preparation sessions. To be self-motivated and committed as a team leader promoting staff development and to support all levels of staff working in accordance with local SOPs and guidelines Ensures that essential information is communicated effectively to all aseptic staff and customers and to other pharmacy staff in a timely manner. To act as a professional role model and develop positive relationships with key personnel both internally and externally to the department.
To work with the Principal Pharmacy Technician to ensure the aseptic service is organised and runs efficiently ensuring effective communication occurs to ensure all staff are up dated with changes which may affect capacity. Liaises with wards and departments regularly to ensure patients treatments are provided in a timely manner. To be responsible for the organisation and supervision of the daily work of the staff working in your Aseptic Services team. To undertake the preparation of aseptic products in accordance with current NHS standards.
To participate in the developing of procedures and policies. To assist with the training and assessment of new staff and continual improvements in accordance with the departmental Pharmaceutical Quality System. To assist in implementation of changes in working practices and involvement in on-going development and review of SOPs. Responsible for co-ordinating staffing to ensure appropriate skill mix and technical staff allocation throughout Aseptic Services liaising with the Principal Technician to identify any issues.
To delegate daily duties to pharmacy technicians and assistants. To participate in the training and assessment of Aseptic Services staff in accordance with National, Regional and local requirements