Job summary At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations. Band 3 Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Pharmacy Production Pharmacy Technical Services. Full Time -equating to 37.5 hours per week, part time will be considered We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join our well established team in Pharmacy Technical Services. The MHRA licenced 'Specials' pharmacy manufacturing unit is based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital and is a modern purpose built unit within the hospital. The service encompasses aseptic, chemotherapy and pre-pack (over labelling and repackaging products) supplying both the Trust and external organisations. As a department we constantly strive to re-engineer our services to improve our delivery of patient focused pharmaceutical care and customer satisfaction. Main duties of the job We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated senior assistant technical officer to work with our team in technical services. The successful person will be required to set up and prepare medicines made within Pharmacy Technical Services. This will involve working in a controlled environment and wearing protective garments and shoes. The post holder will be expected to understand and follow standard operating procedures and have good manual dexterity. In addition, the post holder will be required to assist with the operation and maintenance of quality systems ensuring compliance with the terms of the MHRA Manufacturing "Specials" Licence in regard to all compounding and manufacturing processes. The employee will be supported with external and internal training in pharmacy services and associated technical activities where required. This is a great time to be a part of the Pharmacy Technical Services Team at UHNM. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Job description Job responsibilities For more information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager Rosie Pyszky Rosie Pyszky, Lead Pharmacy Technician for Training and Education Technical Services, 01782 674579 rosanna.pyszky@uhnm.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities For more information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager Rosie Pyszky Rosie Pyszky, Lead Pharmacy Technician for Training and Education Technical Services, 01782 674579 rosanna.pyszky@uhnm.nhs.uk Person Specification Essential Qualifications Essential 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above or equivalent must include Maths, English and Science oWillingness to work towards NVQ L2 in pharmacy services if not already achieved Desirable A Levels / Degree level education in science related field Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Essential Experience of following standard working instructions/procedures IT skills Team working Experience of stock control Ability to communicate with a range of people Ability to investigate queries, taking action if appropriate Ability to realise when it is necessary to liaise with senior staff Desirable At least 1 years' previous experience in a similar role Experience of good manufacturing practice Preparation of aseptic products Person Specification Essential Qualifications Essential 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above or equivalent must include Maths, English and Science oWillingness to work towards NVQ L2 in pharmacy services if not already achieved Desirable A Levels / Degree level education in science related field Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Essential Experience of following standard working instructions/procedures IT skills Team working Experience of stock control Ability to communicate with a range of people Ability to investigate queries, taking action if appropriate Ability to realise when it is necessary to liaise with senior staff Desirable At least 1 years' previous experience in a similar role Experience of good manufacturing practice Preparation of aseptic products Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke University Hospital Newcastle Road Stoke on Trent ST4 6QG United Kingdom Employer's website