Science Manufacturing Technician Higher Level (XR05)
Weare a specialist branch of Pharmacy that works tirelessly behind the scenes,ensuring life changing and lifesaving medications and treatments areprepared, this particular role is pivotal to achieving this.
Weare whole heartedly committed to continuing and nurturing the legacy of theNHS, by working together as a team to place patient care at the highestpriority, essentially placing patient care above personal gain.
Thisposition is a great opportunity to either start a career in Aseptics ordevelop further within this specialised discipline.
Youwill ideally be ambitious, self-motivated, committed, dynamic and have goodpractical skills, as this is a 'hands on' role.
Ifthese are qualities you possess, then we would love to hear from you.
Asthe successful candidate you must have excellent communication andinterpersonal skills and be able to work on your own initiative as well asworking within a team.
Inreturn for your effort and commitment we will give you the opportunity tofurther develop your skills in a friendly and progressive department. ThePharmacy department is committed to on-going development ensuring you canreach your full potential.
Fora genuinely special and rewarding career, prepare to make a difference andapply to join Preparative Services and start your Aseptics journey.
Main duties of the job
Thisis a varied role working across both Aseptic Units (SJUH and LGI).
Theday-to-day running of the department, managing workflow, managing the rotaand ensuring the service runs efficiently is the main duty of this role
Otheraspects of the role include preparing the variety of IV medicines we produce,supervising this production, working in our outer or inner support areas andalso ensuring a sterile environment is maintained within the Aseptic Units byfollowing a stringent cleaning and monitoring schedule.
Inreturn for your effort and commitment we will give you the opportunity tofurther develop your skills in a friendly and progressive department. We arecommitted to on-going development of our staff ensuring you can reach yourfull potential.
About us
TheLeeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the country,offering a range of both general and specialist hospital services withexcellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputationfor excellence in specialist care, research and academic training.
Ourvision as a Trust is to be the best for specialist and integrated care. Thisis underpinned by our values - The Leeds Way. The Leeds Way defines who weare, what we believe and how we will work together to deliver the bestoutcomes for our patients.
MMPSis nationally recognised as an exemplar service. The CSU responsibilitiesspan the provision and use of medicines across all patient pathways. We offera range of diverse opportunities to all our staff -https://youtu.be/yxygQFQZcr0.
Ourvision is Making it easy for people to get the most from their medicines andwe are continually innovating to improve our services for patients and staff.
LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions.
Job responsibilities
Workingas an experienced qualified Science Manufacturing Technician the post holderwill contribute to the efficient delivery of the Pharmaceutical Service topatients, wards and departments both within the Trust and to other healthcareorganisations.
Workingunder guidance of SOPs, GMP, COSHH, the post holder will:-
Asepticallymanufacture and issue medicines to patients ensuring that all the necessaryinformation is available.
Asepticallymanufacture clinical trial medication and complete all required documentationfollowing the defined Standard Operating Procedures.
Asepticallymanufacture specialist hospital-only medicines and unlicensed medicines whichrequire accurate, detailed records.
Dispensecontrolled drugs and ensure that all legally required records are accurateand up to date.
Ensurethat all information needed for accurate stock control and prescriptionissues data is recorded, using them to aseptically manufacture products.
Carryout pre and in-processing checking within Preparative Services
Liaisewith Procurement staff about urgently required medicines, and informingpatients and other health care staff about supply problems / delays
Ensurethat all information needed for accurate stock control is recorded using theappropriate paper or electronic system.
Answerqueries from nurses and other healthcare professional, within limit ofauthority referring where required.
Promotegood communications between Pharmacy and Ward staff to ensure a safe,efficient and cost-effective medicines service.
Assistin the training of all Preparative Services staff, Pre-registrationTechnicians, Technicians, Pharmacy Support Workers and pre-registrationPharmacists.
Participatein recruitment and selection of junior technical staff
Prioritiseworkload and analyse situations to resolve problems
Deputisefor the Specialist Technicians in their absence and supervise the work ofPharmacy Technicians, Pre-Registration Technicians and Pharmacy ServiceAssistants by maintaining standards of service, ensuring completion of allspecified documentation and briefing staff to inform them of any changes inworking practice
Identifyown development and training needs and keep up to date with all nationalcodes of practice, standards, and relevant legislation.
Adherestrictly to working procedures and departmental policies both for drug supplyand security.
Complywith Trust and departmental procedures relating to Health and Safety andClinical waste management.
Participatein the weekend, evening and Bank Holiday rota
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Provenpost qualification experience as a Pharmacy Technician
Evidenceof post registration CPD
Qualifiedpre and in-process checker within Preparative Services
Experienceof supervising and training staff.
Experienceof service development
Person Specification
Experience
* Must have excellent verbal communication skills.
* Ability to supervise and give instruction to Pharmacy Support Workers.
* Ability to work accurately under pressure and follow Standard Operating Procedures.
* Knowledge of good customer care.
* Ability to interpret written instructions.
* Good literacy and numeracy skills.
* Basic computer skills.
* Experience of working in an aseptic unit.
* Experience of working in a hospital environment.
Skill and behaviours
* Experience of stock control systems
* An understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice.
* An understanding of clean room behaviours.
* A desire for career progression within Aseptics.
Qualifications
* Science Manufacturing Technician (Or due to qualify). Registered (or in the process of registering).
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.
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