We have the opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Registered Pharmacy Technician/Science Manufacturing Technician to join the Pharmacy Technical Service team at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust and contribute to the implementation of the Pharmacy Services strategy, striving for excellence to provide the highest standards of care., The Pharmacy Technical Services team primarily provides aseptic preparation of medicines (including chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, adult and neonatal parenteral nutrition preparation) for patients of the Trust. The main duties include preparation of aseptic products for patients, dispensing of outsourced products, stock management, generating worksheets, and liaising with day case units to support the efficient running of the service to patients.
Responsibilities
* Deputise for the Specialist Technicians in their absence.
* Supervise the work of Pharmacy Technicians, Students and Pharmacy Assistants, maintaining standards of service and ensuring completion of all specified documentation.
* Preparation of non‑sterile medicinal products for specific patients (e.g., suspensions, creams, ointments, powders).
* Preparation of sterile medicinal products for specific patients in a laminar flow cabinet / isolator in a controlled clean‑room environment (e.g., parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy treatments).
* Preparation of worksheets, accurate assembly of raw materials, dosage calculations and accurate measurements using balances, graduated measures and syringes.
* Check components on assembled batch trays for sterile products before processing.
* Check labels produced for sterile, non‑sterile and re‑packaged products, including chemotherapy, before processing or assembly.
* Supervise the re‑packaging carried out by Pharmacy Assistants according to standard operating procedures.
Candidate Qualities
As well as being motivated and enthusiastic, the successful candidate must be able to work well under pressure and as part of a team. Previous experience of working in an Aseptic Services Pharmacy environment is desirable.
About the Trust
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Benefits
* Access to the NHS pension plan
* A generous holiday allowance
* Employee health and wellbeing services
* Onsite nurseries
* Childcare vouchers
* Home electronics schemes
* Working carers support
* Carer‑friendly policies
* And more
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