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Our “Benefits” video has been created to highlight and showcase some of the benefits of working for the NHS and NWSSP:- https://youtu.be/zX3x046SDhg
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Job Overview
This post has been newly created to support Welsh Government and NHS Wales achieve key objectives for managing medicines efficiently and resourcefully across Wales. These objectives include the participation and supervision of the manufacture of prepared medicinal products, ensuring that the TMU, Radio Pharmacy and the operations meet good manufacturing practice (GMP) and good clinical practise (GCP), Health and Safety, Ionising Radiation and other statutory requirements
The post holder’s role will include the supervision of clean room activities, within both the TMU and Radio Pharmacy, including clean room behaviour, aseptic techniques and the use of semi-automated equipment. They will need to have a good attention for detail and be methodical and accurate, to be able to perform post-production product inspection including the reconciliation process and to participate in the Pharmaceutical Quality Control System.
There will be a need to take responsibility for maintaining effective stock control using the pharmacy computer systems.
You must possess excellent communication and organisational skills in order to provide an efficient and safe pharmacy service for patients and the running of the service in a busy environment.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post: English and / or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The Post holder will supervise on a day-today basis, in the TMU and Radio Pharmacy, all the duties carried out by the senior production operators and production operators in the assembly and manufacture of medicinal products working, within the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP).
The post holder will be supported by a team of pharmacy production operators and will have supervisory and line management responsibilities for the teams covering the TMU and Radio Pharmacy Department.
The role involves using various IT systems including Episys for generating manufacturing documents, the Pharmacy and Oracle procurement system as well as quality management systems (QMS) to demonstrate regulatory and financial compliance.
Pre-and in-process accuracy checking activities will be undertaken by the post holder to ensure the prepared medicinal products are safe and effective for patient use.
Working for our organisation
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents or click “Apply now” to view it in Track.
Person specification
Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential criteria
* BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences with NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or The Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing (Level 3), OR equivalent scientific qualification at degree level
* Accredited Pre- and In-process Checking (or be able to undertake).
* Appropriate Professional Registration
Desirable criteria
* Supervisory management qualification or accreditation, or equivalent experience
* Training qualification or accreditation, or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience working in a MHRA Licenced Manufacturing Unit or comparable production environment.
Desirable criteria
* Wider experience of pharmaceutical industry including procurement, stores and distribution
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
* Computer skills to include word processing and data entry
* Good numeracy skills
* Manual dexterity to manipulate injections or prepare pharmaceutical products, and good hand-eye co-ordination
* Ability to remain calm in a busy environment and have strong organisational skills
Desirable criteria
* Approachable and professional manner.
* Highly motivated
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
* JD & PS English (PDF, 448.4KB)
* JD & PS Welsh (PDF, 528.6KB)
* Occupational Health Form (PDF, 640.5KB)
* NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
* NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB)
* NWSSP - Our Benefits 2023 (PDF, 487.5KB)
* NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 491.0KB)
* PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB)
* Guidance Notes for Applicants April 2024 (PDF, 278.7KB)
* IMTP Summary 2024-2027 (PDF, 13.7MB)
* IMTP Summary 2024-2027 - Cymraeg (PDF, 13.7MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Jan Wines Job title Production Lead Email address jan.wines@wales.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr