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The Pharmacy Production Unit of the Bristol Royal Infirmary are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4/5 Pharmacy Technician or Science Manufacturing Technician, who wishes to develop their technical expertise while working in our busy unit, which manufactures Nutrition, CIVAS, Immunotherapy, Gene Therapy and Oral preparations under MS License, MIA(IMP) and Section 10 exemption.
Good communication & interpersonal skills are essential and you must be motivated, flexible, adaptable and able to work well in a team. Full training in departmental procedures will be given and the successful candidate will either have, or need to train towards gaining the South West pre and in-process Checking Accreditation.
SMTs in training who have not yet qualified will be considered (at band 4 level) if they have sufficient aseptic experience and have or are willing to gain PIPC Accreditation. There will then be scope to progress to band 5 on completion of SMT.
1. Working in a team of Pharmacy Technicians, Science Manufacturing Technicians, and SATOs, to assist in the provision of the aseptic preparation service.
2. Providing the safe and efficient provision of aseptically prepared products.
3. Performing duties according to the rota system, reporting to the senior pharmacy technician(s) responsible for the workload in their area.
4. Training and validating in duties such as aseptic dispensing of products, and performing pre and in-process checks.
5. Carrying out all activities in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures of the Unit and in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice.
6. Supporting the unit's Quality Management Systems in line with the role's competency.
NB:
Appointment or progression to Band 5 is dependent on both the following criteria:
7. Experience: minimum of 24 months full-time equivalent working in hospital technical services
8. Qualification/training: accredited to perform pre- and in-process checking in the relevant areas. Completion of the Science Manufacturing Technician qualification including receipt of the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals, or a GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.