Responsibilities
* To assemble and prepare pharmaceutical products in accordance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures
* Prepare, in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice, Aseptic injectables using isolator technology
* To accurately record and maintain all elements of paper‑work related to the preparation of products and maintenance of the facility
* Support the supervision of assistants working within Pharmacy Technical Services and support the delivery of their training
* To assist in the maintenance of the environment, ensuring that the cleanliness of the facility is to GMP standards, including Aseptic preparation of injectable medicines and other sterile products using isolator technology
* Assemble associated paperwork and components for all aspects of service provision methodically and accurately following standard operating procedures
* Undertakes the physical and microbiological environmental monitoring associated with the facility.
* Undertakes the regular daily cleaning of the aseptic facility in accordance with GMP and departmental procedures
* Undertake the monthly and 3 monthly "deep clean" processes.
* Assemble non-sterile packs of emergency medication in line with departmental procedures and trust wide resuscitation policy
* Dispense associated medications that accompany the injectable product using pharmacy related computer software.
* Using dedicated pharmacy system maintain stock levels to ensure product and processes are charged appropriately and stock is re‑ordered in a timely manner.
* Assists in the completion of QA records using the quality management systems.
* Maintain competency through regular training and validation following initial training.
* To work together with the team to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service.
Qualifications
We require enthusiastic, hardworking and trustworthy individuals who have the ability to communicate well and work together to join our small team of dedicated staff. You will be expected to participate in the manipulations of sterile injectables; including chemotherapy, TPN and CIVAS using isolator technology. You will assist in the preparation of associated paperwork, ensuring that we meet the exacting standards of the NHS. A good general education, demonstrating a suitable level of literacy and numeracy is essential, along with basic IT computer skills. We offer the necessary training and validations to support your induction to the service and look forward to working with you.
About North Bristol NHS Trust
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award‑winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first‑class experience for everyone who uses our services. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti‑discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Additional Information
If you are from outside the area, Bristol is consistently voted as one of the best places to live in the UK. If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance. If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two‑Tick scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151. North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments. At NBT, we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT's workforce at Band 8a and above, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people. Please note that stringent pre‑employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
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