Cleanroom Supervisor - Advanced Assistant Technical Officer

Cleanroom Supervisor - Advanced Assistant Technical Officer

Band 3

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm plus Weekend working on a voluntary basis.) Job ref 387-DT3605-DA

Site Bristol Royal Infirmary Town Bristol Salary £24,625 - £29,114 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/04/2025 23:59 Interview date 23/04/2025

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.

There has never been a better time to join our Pharmacy Production Team! We are a friendly and progressive department who work together to meet the needs of our patients and customers.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Cleanroom Supervisor to join our team. This is a progression band 3 to band 4 post, and training will be provided in house. For this role you will be working in a pharmacy cleanroom, and so previous experience of working in a lab or cleanroom environment is desirable. We are looking for an excellent team player with strong organisational skills who is highly motivated and with a practical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice.

The candidate will be required to work within a team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy technicians, Quality assurance specialists, Senior assistant technical officers and assistant technical officers. The candidate will be required to effectively communicate across all these staffing groups.

Full training in departmental procedures will be given. 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

The candidate will be expected to:

• Support the aseptic manufacture of medicines using aseptic technique in pharmaceutical isolators and laminar flow cabinets, following validated methods and standard operating procedures.
• Perform a range of organisational, supervisory and manufacturing functions within the pharmacy aseptic unit in order to provide an efficient and quality service.
• Be responsible for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant supervision in the aseptic suite for MS licensed manufacture and section 10 preparation of medicines in the UHBW pharmacy production unit.
• Supervise both SATOs and technicians during the manufacture of aseptic products and carry out production of Aseptic intravenous products and eye drops, using aseptic technique and working within a strictly controlled environment in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice.
• The post holder will perform pre and in-process checks on all aseptic products manufactured/prepared in the unit.

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.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• GCSE English language, mathematics, science (Grade C/ Level 4 or above) or equivalent
• Willingness to complete or have relevant courses including: BTEC Level 2: Unit 7 – Principles of Safe Preparation and Manufacturing of Medicines and Medicinal Products
• Pre-and in Process Checking Qualification (PIPC) or willingness to complete
• Cleanroom Supervision in Pharmacy Technical Services

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working to a high degree of accuracy
• Experience of staff supervision or line management
• Experience of stock control and rotation
• Experience of cleanroom supervision
• Experience working to Standard Operating Procedures
• Knowledge of aseptic procedures and aseptic technique
• Demonstrable working knowledge of the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice

Skills and Abilities

• Able to influence and persuade others in a professional manner
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to clean sterile cleanrooms as required
• Ability to safely handle and use disinfectant products
• To be able to manipulate fine tools and materials with physical accuracy and dexterity
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures methodically and accurately
• Able to plan, organises and prioritise workloads and delegate appropriately
• Ability to work in an aseptic cleanroom and with equipment
• Ability to be flexible and work to deadline
• Ability to use own initiative appropriately
• Aptitude for practical work
• Eagerness to develop professionally

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