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Senior Pharmacy / Science Manufacturing Technician


University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Location 

Bristol

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£28,407 - £42,618 per annum pro rata

Job Highlights
  • University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country.
  • The Parenteral Services Unit (PSU) of the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 senior technician.
  • The post holder ensure that perform the chemotherapy and PN co-ordination duties according to rota, and is expected to manage their own time in respect of the rest of their duties.
Job Requirements/Description

Hours: 37.5

The Parenteral Services Unit (PSU) of the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 senior technician, who wishes to develop their technical expertise while working in our busy aseptic unit. The unit provides cytotoxic chemotherapy treatments and Parenteral Nutrition to the BHOC, St. Michael's Hospital and the Bristol Royal Children’s Hospital. 

Candidates are required to have successfully completed either the Pharmacy or Science Manufacturing Technician qualification and be registered either with the GPhC or relevant scientific body as appropriate. 

Please ensure that your application evidences how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within a team of Senior Technicians, each with dedicated responsibilities. This role encompasses distinct areas of responsibility as detailed below. The post holder will perform the chemotherapy and PN co-ordination duties according to rota, and is expected to manage their own time in respect of the rest of their duties.

Chemotherapy service: Co-ordination of the chemotherapy preparation service, acting as the lead, as well as the support on additional day(s) on a rota basis in conjunction with the other Chemotherapy Senior Pharmacy Technicians.

Parenteral Nutrition (PN) service: Co-ordination of the PN aseptic preparation service, on a rota basis in conjunction with the other PN Senior Pharmacy Technicians.

Stock Management: Stock control of the Chemotherapy and/or PN drug lines alongside the other Senior Pharmacy Technicians.

Staff Management: Management and supervisory responsibilities as detailed in the job description.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

  • BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent or Science. Manufacturing Technician qualification including Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing.
  • Registered, or eligible to register, with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacy technician or relevant scientific body.
  • Accredited to perform pre- and in-process checks (Band 6).
  • Evidence of continuous professional development.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in aseptic preparation services following successful completion of Technician qualification, with specific experience in chemotherapy (Band 6).
  • A working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in staff supervision and training (Band 6).

Desirable criteria

  • Experience of stock control.

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

  • Team Leadership skills including motivational skills.
  • Organisational skills specifically related to staff, workflow and documentation systems.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills – liaison with staff in PSU, other pharmacy areas, and clinical areas.
  • Aseptic dispensing skills.

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

  • As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
  • The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
  • UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
  • To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
  • If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
  • The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
  • By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Location 

Bristol

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£28,407 - £42,618 per annum pro rata

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