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To manage the ordering and receipt of patient specific chemotherapy treatments  from external commercial suppliers

To manage ordering of batch stock of pre-prepared aseptic products (cytotoxic, high risk injectables and parenteral nutrition) from multiple external commercial suppliers in a timely, efficient and safe manner. 

To be competent to accurately and consistently participate in dispensing of  aseptically prepared products made by commercial suppliers and an in-house S10 unit. 

To be responsible for the stock control, ordering levels, wastage and storage of medicines.

To be responsible for the processing, recording and reporting of wasted chemotherapy. 

To liaise and communicate effectively with external commercial suppliers with regards to daily activities including delivery schedules, quality and capacity issues.  

To manage the stock holding of sundries relating to the dispensing of chemotherapy. 

To assist Lead Technician with the routine quality assurance checks including:-

Ensuring the day to day maintenance of a Pharmacy Aseptic Service facility including cleaning and environmental monitoring 

Ensuring compliance with requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice in relation to outsourced suppliers.  

Supporting in the training and validation of Pharmacy Department Assistants and Aseptic Services staff. 

Supporting in activities relating to Good Manufacturing Practice including input into the development, commissioning, validation and operation of a clean room facility and its associated processes. 

To work to the standards as required by “The rules and guidance for pharmacy manufacturing manufacturers and distribution” and the “Quality assurance of aseptic preparation services”.

To be competent to calculate doses and to produce and check worksheets and labels for all products produced within the Aseptic Unit.

To be competent to set up and check drugs, materials and equipment for high risk injectables. 

To be able to work in a confined area including the use of pharmaceutical isolators. 

To be competent to accurately and consistently produce and handle high quality sterile products including parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy. 

To safely handle hazardous materials such as cytotoxics, vaccines and sharps, safely according to Trust policies without further increasing the risk to themselves or their colleagues.

To be competent to produce, handle and  dispense intrathecal injections according to Trust and National Guidance.

To be competent to clean all equipment including the isolators and clean rooms according to departmental procedures and industry standards.

To be competent to co-ordinate with clinics, wards and patients regarding prescription, treatments and delivery of treatments as necessary.

To be competent to use the Pharmacy IT and JAC system for transactions and produce labels accurately

To accurately check all deliveries of raw materials and equipment delivered from Pharmacy Stores and external suppliers.

To maintain accurate documentation and records for all training and production processes.

To help the Senior Staff to improve standards and quality within Pharmacy Aseptic Services.

Fostering and maintaining good relationships and communication with Pharmacy, Medical, Nursing and other staff.

Maintaining sensitivity to the various problems and needs of patients, staff and other users of the service.

To participate in the pharmacy bank holiday, flexible working weekend and evening rotas, as required to meet the needs of an extended hours and 7 days a week service.

Performing other duties as deemed necessary by the Chief Pharmacist.