Pharmacy Technician / Science Manufacturing Technician

Grade: Band 4-5

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hour per week (Mon-Fri, 08:30-17:00, includes some rotational on-call and bank holiday work)

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Job overview

The Parenteral Services Unit (PSU) of the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4/5 Pharmacy Technician or Science Manufacturing 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.

Good communication & interpersonal skills are essential and you must be motivated, flexible, adaptable and able to work well in a team. Full training in departmental procedures will be given and the successful candidate will train towards gaining the South West pre and in-process Checking Accreditation if not already achieved.

Main duties of the job

• Working in a team of Band 4 and 5 Pharmacy Technicians, Science Manufacturing Technicians, and Band 3 Pharmacy Assistants, to assist in the provision of the aseptic preparation service.
• Providing the safe and efficient provision of aseptic chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products to patients in the Trust.
• Performing duties according to the rota system, reporting to the senior pharmacy technician(s) responsible for the workload in their area.
• Training and validating in duties such as aseptic dispensing of products, and performing pre and in-process checks. 
• Carrying out all activities in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures of the Unit and in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Being part of the weekend Emergency Chemotherapy Service rota for the department, once trained.

NB:

Appointment or progression to Band 5 is dependent on both the following criteria:

• Completion of the Science Manufacturing Technician qualification including receipt of the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals and;
• Accreditation to perform pre- and in-process checking (PIPC) in the relevant areas.

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

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent (must be a UK recognised pharmacy technician qualification) and Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (E) Or, Science Manufacturing Technician qualification including Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing (E) (Undertaking - Band 4, Completed - Band 5)
• Accredited to perform pre- and in-process checks (Band 4 – D) (Band 5 - E) (Band 4 must be willing to undertake PIPC accreditation training)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of team working
• Experience in an aseptic preparation service (Band 4 – D) (Band 5 - E)
• Experience in hospital pharmacy (Band 4 – D) (Band 5 – E)
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (Band 4 – D) (Band 5 – E)

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to perform practical and written tasks in a methodical, meticulous and accurate manner
• Aseptic skills (Band 4 – D) (Band 5 – E)
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team
• Ability to work under pressure