Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy Technician
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 218-HSS-B7-6861595
- Employer
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital
- Town
- Coventry
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/01/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 14/01/2025
Employer heading
Pharmacy Team Manager Technician – Aseptic Services
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
UHCW Pharmacy is undergoing significant transformation to prepare us to be a world class leader in healthcare. We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Pharmacy Team Manager Technician Aseptic Services to join us in achieving this goal.Ìý
The aseptic service at our hospital in Coventry is fortunate to possess a Quality Control laboratory with whom we work closely. Although cancer chemotherapy and clinical trial medication are our main aseptically dispensed products we plan to introduce the dispensing of parenteral nutrition in the near future. This is an exciting time for the aseptic service as there are many changes and opportunities on the horizon. The Trust is also part of a collaborative of hospitals seeking to rationalise and improve services across the local area. This is expected to bring additional benefits through closer working.
The post holder will be encouraged to be innovative and forward looking and will work closely with the Aseptic Quality Assurance Team to maintain and improve our high standards. Our spacious aseptic facility benefits from seven pharmaceutical isolators and a friendly and hard-working team of technicians and ATO staff.
You will be a registered Pharmacy Technician with substantial hospital aseptic experience, expert GMP knowledge and possess skills in both team and project management.Ìý
Main duties of the job
To lead and develop the pharmacy aseptic service provided to the Trust (and external organisations as required).
To manage and lead the technicians and ATOs working within the pharmacy aseptic unit.
To improve and maintain the aseptic service’s Quality Management System (and maintain the standards required for the Specials Manufacturing Licence) working closely with the Accountable pharmacist and the Quality Control team.
For an informal discussion about the department, Trust or this role, please contact:
CerysÌýSimmons, Lead Pharmacist - Technical Services, emailÌý[email protected] orÌýStephen Almond – Associate Director of Pharmacy, Cancer, Technical Services and Clinical Trials,ÌýemailÌý[email protected]Ìýon 02476 964292
We understand that you may wish to spend holiday time with family and friends over the festive period, and therefore the closing date has been extended. Interviews are likely to be on Tuesday 14th January 2025.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Post Specific Duties and Responsibilities:Ìý
1.ÌýÌýÌý Manage all technical activities of the Aseptic Unit, including stock control, receipt of prescription/orders, technical aspects of cytotoxic, monoclonal antibody, parenteral nutrition, aseptic manufacturing and dispensing, costing, delivery of prepared items, and allocation of staff within the Aseptic Unit.
2.ÌýÌýÌý Actively work with nursing and medical teams to ensure timely supply of patient treatment as part of a multidisciplinary team.
3.ÌýÌýÌý Ensure safe practice and risk management principles are adhered to within aseptic services and where necessary, work closely with Quality Control and the Accountable Pharmacist to achieve this.
4.ÌýÌýÌý Ensure the quality and safety of medicines prepared in the Aseptic Unit, under the advice of the Authorised Pharmacist responsible at the time for aseptic services.
5.ÌýÌýÌý Advise clinical staff on matters relating to aseptically dispensed items, including reference to patient records retained within the department, when required.
6.ÌýÌýÌý Produce and maintain quality standards, records and procedures and be responsible for ensuring all documentation for the Aseptic Unit including Pharmacy SOPs and worksheets are maintained and updated appropriately.
7.ÌýÌýÌý Participate in regular audits and external inspections of aseptic services by the MHRA and Regional Quality Assurance specialists.
8.ÌýÌýÌý Ensure that the Aseptic Unit and all associated equipment is maintained in safe working order. Ensure that the appropriate cleaning, disinfection, monitoring and validation of equipment and clean room facility is maintained.
9.ÌýÌýÌý Ensure operational plans for the pharmacy aseptic services e.g. rotas are arranged in advance by the Senior Technician Aseptic Services or delegate. To have oversight of potential problems, ensuring they are resolved appropriately and in a timely manner.
10. Liaise with the Aseptic Services Accountable Pharmacist, ensuring all aspects of the pharmacy aseptic service are operating safely, monitoring capacity and responding to service needs appropriately.
11. Ensure all staff working within Aseptic Services undertake and complete training to the required standard, with respect to aseptic procedures, safe systems of working and GMP. Ensure all operators undertake the necessary revalidations. Undertake regular reviews with the Senior Technician Aseptic Services to obtain performance and compliance reports, initiating action plans where necessary. This includes mandatory training compliance across the team.
12. Support the Associate Director of Pharmacy – Cancer, Technical Services and Clinical Trials with reviewing establishment and skill mix of the Aseptic Pharmacy workforce, proactively reviewing and reporting recommendations. Support and lead on relevant recruitment.
13. Support the creation and maintenance of Aseptic Services KPI’s, being responsible for the accountability of performance against these metrics.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
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Desirable criteria
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Experience
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Knowledge
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Desirable criteria
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Skills
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Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Cerys Simmons
- Job title
- Lead Pharmacist - Technical Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02476 964292
- Additional information
For an informal discussion about the department, Trust or this role, please contact:
Cerys Simmons, Lead Pharmacist - Technical Services, emailÌý[email protected] Ìýor Stephen Almond – Associate Director of Pharmacy, Cancer, Technical Services and Clinical Trials, emailÌý[email protected] on 02476 964292
We understand that you may wish to spend holiday time with family and friends over the festive period, and therefore the closing date has been extended. Interviews are likely to be on Tuesday 14th January 2025.
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