About
Employer description
University Lincoln Teaching Hospital Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £710 million (22/23) and we employ nearly 8,600 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement – “Outstanding Care Personally Delivered” – stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
Main description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and proactive Pharmacy Technician or Pharmaceutical Scientist to join our growing and forward thinking department as a Pharmacy Technician /Pharmacy Scientist for Aseptic Services. You will be involved in the effective and safe delivery of the Pharmacy Aseptic Service including supervision of the day-to-day workload and training of staff. You will ensure that staff undertake activities following departmental operating procedures and work in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Clinical Practice and Good Distribution Practice.
We welcome applications from Pharmacy Technicians and other Scientists such as Pharmaceutical Scientists eligible for membership registration with a relevant body. We will provide you with a comprehensive induction and training covering all aspect of the work, support from senior pharmacy staff and an environment to develop further.
The successful candidate will have the chance to develop and extend their technical, aseptic and managerial skills. We encourage and support for this role specialist and postgraduate aseptic services training in addition to Leadership & Management training.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated; therefore, we consider flexible and part time working.
This role is a deferment and will commence no earlier than May 2025
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day running and supervision of the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit under the management of the Senior Pharmacy Technicians to ensure safe, effective and timely provision of Aseptic products to all patients.
The post holder will be responsible for:
- participating in staff training;
- aseptic manufacture of products;
- checking activities;
- generating worksheets and labels using the Pharmacy computer system;
- assisting the Aseptic Services Managers in the development of new services for the Trust;
- advising the Senior Aseptic Technicians on amending work practices and documentation to improve the running of the service;
- maintaining equipment according to procedures and actively encouraging adherence to all procedures relating to the aseptic services department and GMP;
- quality assurance activities.
Person specification
Essential criteria
- BTEC - Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
- Eligible for registration with GPhC or relevant membership body
- Certificate in checking competency verified bi-annually
- Eligible and willing to undertake Pre and Inprocess checking accreditation with completion within 12 months
Desirable criteria
- Registered with GPhC or eligible for membership with relevant body
- Pre and In-process checking accreditation (regional or local)
- Post qualification training in aseptic services
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
- Working knowledge of aseptic services
- Technical ability and knowledge in cytotoxic and aseptic reconstitution
Desirable criteria
- Direct and recent experience working in an aseptic unit.
- Experience in staff supervision
- Experience in training staff in aseptic preparation
- Record of continual professional development
- Stock management experience
Knowledge / Skills / Aptitude
Essential criteria
- Ability to receive, manage and communicate complex information to staff, patients and external parties
- Excellent and effective communication skills
- Good organisational, prioritisation and time management skills
- Able to work flexibly within a team with ability to supervise, manage and motivate
- Able to organise work of self and others, and use initiative. Attention to detail
- Ability to problem solve
- Computer literate
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Ascribe- manufacturing module
- Awareness of GMP legislation and standards
- Up to date and good understanding of pharmacy law, ethics and responsibilities
ULTH recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer. We are committed to transforming our organisational culture by actively committing to implementing the Trust Single Equality Scheme, and other policies, such as the Dignity in Care policy and the Dignity at Work policy. We will continue to promote equality and challenge discrimination in all service provision, recognising and meeting the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We will strive to provide an environment in which people want to work and to be a model employer leading in good employment practice.
We are a People Promise exemplar site, for more information on the NHS People Promise - NHS England » Our NHS People Promise
As a responsible employer ULTH would encourage staff wishing to join the Trust to take up the COVID vaccination as this continues to remain the best line of defence against COVID19
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULTH reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.
No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULTH where applicable. There is no requirement to reimburse ULTH for this cost.
We welcome applications from the UK Armed Forces Community. On the application form please tick “Member of the Armed Forces Community” if the below applies to you.
You are:
- A Service Leaver
- A Veteran
- A Military Reserve
- A Cadet Force Adult Volunteer
- Partner/Spouse of those Serving NB: partners/spouses are only eligible whilst their partner is serving in the Armed Forces
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 17/01/2025
Salary
£29,970.00 - £36,483.00
Location
This job is located in Lincoln, Lincs
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