Job summary
- Main area
- Aseptic Technical Services
- Grade
- Band 4/5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 236-DPG-P182-24
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Oldham Hospital
- Town
- Oldham
- Salary
- £25,147 - £34,581 Band 5 position is dependant upon experience see JD
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Aseptic Services Pharmacy Technician
Band 4/5
Job overview
We are seeking a motivated band 4 or 5 GPhC registered pharmacy technician to join our friendly Aseptic Services Team
If you are accurate, methodical, technically minded and interested in a career where you never stop learning or developing this may just be for you.
Band 4 applicants: This is an exciting opportunity to provide the right candidate career progression through a conversion process to Band 5 after full training and successful completion of competencies.
- Band 4 applicants do not need aseptic experience as full training will be provided but must be qualified with the GPhC.
Band 5 applicants:
- Band 5 applicants must possess substantial experience in Aseptic Technical Services and have excellent knowledge of GMP.
The part you play
- You will be a team player who is highly motivated and organised.
- You excel under pressure.
- You will be patient focused and have proven team working abilities.
- You will be dedicated and willing to go the extra mile for your team and patients.
Main duties of the job
Band 4
To carry out pharmaceutical technical duties mainly in the aseptic service of the pharmacy service. To provide an efficient and comprehensive Pharmaceutical Service to meet departmental and corporate objectives. Specific duties, where indicated will be carried out under the supervision of senior colleagues.
Band 5
Responsible for assisting the Senior Technician in the day to day running of the Aseptic Services Unit Cytotoxic, PN and CIVA Service.
To organise the safe and efficient production of aseptically prepared products. Supervising a team whilst ensuring GMP, COSHH and local and trust procedures are adhered to. Team Leading and training of staff including observations to provide evidence of GMP compliance.
Working for our organisation
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.
Person specification
Registration
Essential criteria
- Registered or eligible to register with The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Skills
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy
- Awareness of the duties involved in the post
- A basic working knowledge of pharmaceutical practice
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in Aseptic Services/Technical Services
- A good working knowledge of current aseptic standards.
Qualification
Essential criteria
- BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services and NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services. Or the recognised equivalent to the above
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel O'Leary
- Job title
- Head of Production
- Email address
- Rachel.O'[email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 627 8949
- Additional information
Carla Hickey
0161 627 8949
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Turnpike House
Eccles New Road
Salford
M50 1SW
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