Senior Pharmacy Technician - Aseptic Services

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

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Band 5

Main area: Aseptic Services, pharmacy technician, SMT, Senior Manufacturing Technician

Grade: Band 5

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 279-6849508-MAR25

Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital

Town: Brighton

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 30/03/2025 23:59

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and passionate technician who is eager to contribute to the advancement of our Aseptic services. If you are looking to progress in your career and enhance your knowledge and skills, this position offers an ideal opportunity for professional growth.

As part of this team you will be able to work with a variety of people providing an outstanding service to the Trust ensuring the safe and efficient provision of chemotherapy.

Main duties of the job

The job holder must be a registered pharmacy technician, will need to be able to work on their own and with other members of the pharmacy aseptic services team. Aseptic duties are to be carried out in line with the aseptic unit standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide assistance in the provision of pharmacy aseptic services at RSCH for patients within the Trust including: supervision of staff, organisation of day to day activities, preparation of cytotoxic products, worksheet and label preparation and monitoring of the environment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Participate in co-ordinating the activities for the aseptic unit, managing staff placement and ensuring safe working practices within the unit.
• Ensure that aseptic duties are carried out according to national standards.
• Work towards achieving regional/national accreditations e.g. Pre and In Process Checking (PIPC) as specified in the Assistant Strategy.
• Act as a role-model and provide a positive mentoring experience for new and junior staff.
• Act as line manager for designated member(s) of staff taking responsibility for performance review and objective setting in line with Trust policies.

Person specification

Experience and Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services or equivalent BTEC in pharmaceutical Science or completion of Science Manufacturing Process Operative Level 2 apprenticeship.
• Significant experience working in a hospital pharmacy.
• Significant experience of working within a pharmacy aseptic unit.
• Pre and In Process Checking (PIPC) Accreditation or equivalent or fulfills requirements for undertaking regional course.
• Nationally accredited Checking Technician.

Specific Requirements

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC or registered as a science technician through an appropriate industry body.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of aseptic unit procedures and systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of pharmacy dispensing procedures and systems.
• Experience of staff supervision.

People Management and Development

• Train and supervise new members of staff.
• Able to implement SOPs and suggest changes to working and training practices.

Freedom to Act

• Accredited to check using in-house checking schemes.
• High level of motivation and initiative, seeking assistance from others where appropriate.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Important information for applicants:

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Further Information

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