Job overview
We are seeking a motivated and passionate Senior Technician who is eager to contribute to the advancement of our Aseptic services. If you are looking to progress in your career and enhance your knowledge and skills, this position offers an ideal opportunity for professional growth.
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Main duties of the job
University Hospitals Sussex (UHS) places immense value on its Aseptic pharmacy team, which has steadily grown in both strength and size over the years. We are delighted to announce an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Technician to join our well-established team of dedicated professionals.
The job holder must be a registered Pharmacy Technician or who will need to be able to work with members of the cross site pharmacy aseptic services team and other stakeholders. Aseptic duties are to be carried out in line with the aseptic unit standard operating procedures (SOPs). Work within the pharmacy dispensary will be to the standards specified in the following: Pharmacy dispensing and labelling standards, Pharmacy departmental standard operating procedures ensuring compliance with Responsible Pharmacist legislation.
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
To provide assistance in the provision of pharmacy aseptic services at St Richard's Hospital for patients within the Trust including: line management of staff, organisation of day to day activities, preparation of cytotoxic products, worksheet and label preparation and monitoring of the environment.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Participate in co-ordinating the activities for the aseptic unit, managing staff placement and ensuring safe working practices within the unit.
2. Ensure that aseptic duties are carried out according to national standards
3. Work towards achieving regional/national accreditations e.g. Pre and In Process Checking (PIPC) and Product Approval Accreditation Programme (PAAP) and maintain an up to date portfolio of evidence to meet CPD requirements of the accreditation.
4. Act as a role-model and provide a positive mentoring experience for new and junior staff.
5. Act as line manager for designated member(s) of staff taking responsibility for performance review and objective setting in line with Trust policies.
Please read the JD for a more detailed list of roles and responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
6. Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Experience/Qualifications
Essential criteria
7. NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
Desirable criteria
8. Pre and In Process Checking Accreditation Product Approval Accreditation Programme
Skills
Essential criteria
9. Knowledge and experience of pharmacy aseptic services
10. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
People Managment and Development
Essential criteria
11. Experience of supervising pharmacy staff within an aseptic unit.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
12. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
13. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
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Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications