Overview
The Pharmacy Department provides a fully comprehensive pharmaceutical service across the Trust and to external community units. We are a large and busy department with over 180 staff including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and admin and clerical staff. We work as a team to provide functions and services while maintaining a high level of patient care. To support an expansion of chemotherapy services at the NNUH we have received new funding for our Aseptics Unit to increase capacity. Pharmacy Technicians and Science Manufacturing technicians are vital members of the aseptic team who work closely with Pharmacists, Pharmacy Assistants and other staff within the Pharmacy and Trust.
Role
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Aseptic Services Technician to join our large and busy aseptics team. You will either already be registered with the GPhC or the Science Council or be recently qualified or close to qualifying and preparing to register. Please note: if you are close to qualifying as a Pharmacy Technician, you will be required to have completed 2 years’ work experience with your current employer and gain registration with the GPhC before you can start work with us in this post.
Main responsibilities
* Performing pre-manufacture checks on items waiting to be prepared
* Generation of worksheets
* Aseptic manufacture of products
* Transfer decontamination and cleaning
* Training of new staff in the unit
Evidence of fit and requirements
You should be dedicated, flexible and able to work in a high pressured, busy and demanding working environment. You will need to be enthusiastic, have excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in developing your skills and knowledge. You will be expected to use a number of computer-based systems and, therefore, will have good IT skills.
Hours
The hours of work are 28.5 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday with a current requirement to work one weekend day every 10 weeks in Dispensary and to cover 3 bank holidays annually in the Aseptic Services Unit. All rotas are subject to review at any time.
How to apply / Contact
If you would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
About NNUH
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff. The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
Benefits
* Flexible working hours
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
* Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
* On-site Nursery
* On-site cafes offering staff discounts
* Support in career development
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicola Barrington Job title: Operations Manager Email address: Nicola.Barrington@nnuh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01603 289421
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