1. Responsible for being the team leader within the aseptic unit, coordinating all work and the appropriate distribution of staff for workload to ensure that production continues to be as efficient and of the highest quality possible. This responsibility is shared between all senior technicians. 2.
Always liaise closely with the lead pharmacist for technical services and escalate decisions to them appropriately. 3. Manage and organise the flow of work daily in one of the following work streams within the aseptic unit dispensing and cytotoxics. 4.
Provide cover for other team members when necessary, during times of absence. 5. Co-ordinate and lead activities involved in producing medication for parenteral use including cytotoxic preparations, complex nutritional fluids, clinical trial material and using specialist skills and techniques to ensure all orders/tasks are fulfilled in a timely manner. 6.
To be responsible for training and assessment of Assistants and Technicians 7. To be responsible for developing and maintaining training for Technical and Support staff within Aseptic Services. 8. To review workload daily in accordance with departmental capacity plan, to ensure the safe provision of the service