Aseptic Production Technician

VerseOne Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Basildon Hospital is seeking a proactive pharmacy technician to join the aseptic unit, ensuring safe preparation of chemotherapy and IV additives. You will supervise operations in the absence of the team leader and contribute to quality and training initiatives.

The role requires registration as a Pharmacy Technician and experience with aseptic practices, with a focus on accuracy, documentation, and teamwork within a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified pharmacy technician registered with the appropriate regulatory body.
• Experience with aseptic preparation and chemotherapy aseptics preferred.
• Leadership and team supervising capability.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the supply of chemotherapy to the chemotherapy day unit ensuring products are supplied in a timely manner.
• Provide information to nurses and doctors when required on patient doses and treatments.
• Take an active part in monthly team meetings to maintain practice.
• Take part in a GMP training rota providing a training session for staff within the aseptic unit.
• Participate in the compounding of all aseptic preparations.
• Complete worksheets, transcribing detailed information from chemocare prescriptions onto worksheets, carrying out of complex calculations.
• Undertake transcription, calculation and reconciliation checks on manufacturing documents prior to the use of the document by any grade of staff.
• Ensure that all readings and limits are within range and that the unit is maintained and fit for operational use, reporting any deviations to a senior member of staff.
• Assisting unit managers with the maintenance of documentation systems including updating and making changes to SOP's and other associated documents.
• Action any quality alerts identifying the route cause using different forms of route cause analysis tools.
• Assist in the management of stock and consumables and in liaison with the procurement team to help identify any discrepancies and act upon these.
• In absence of the unit manager or lead technician manage the day to day activities of the unit.
• Assist in the training of junior staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Aseptic technique

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Science Medicine Technician qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering safe, high-quality medicines to patients? We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our friendly team of pharmacy assistants, technicians, and pharmacists at Basildon Hospital.

As a key member of our technical services team, you'll play a vital role in the timely provision of aseptically dispensed products, including chemotherapy and intravenous additives. You'll ensure all products are prepared in line with strict operating procedures, maintaining the highest standards of safety and effectiveness.

In this role, you'll also have the chance to step up and supervise staff, managing the day-to-day running of the unit in the absence of the team leader - an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills., A qualified Registered Pharmacy Technician, Production Technician, or someone currently undertaking the Science Medicine Technician qualification with aseptic experience.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact,

• Co-ordinate the supply of Chemotherapy to the Chemotherapy day unit ensuring products are supplied in a timely manner.
• Provide information to nurses and doctors when required on patient doses and treatments.
• Take an active part in monthly team meetings to maintain practice
• Take part in a GMP training rota providing a training session for staff within the aseptic unit.
• Participate in the compounding of all aseptic preparations.
• Complete worksheets, transcribing detailed information from chemocare prescriptions onto worksheets, carrying out of complex calculations.
• Undertake transcription, calculation and reconciliation checks on manufacturing documents prior to the use of the document by any grade of staff.
• Ensure that all readings and limits are within range and that the unit is maintained and fit for operational use, reporting any deviations to a senior member of staff.
• Assisting unit managers with the maintenance of documentation systems including updating and making changes to SOP's and other associated documents.
• Action any quality alerts identifying the route cause using different forms of route cause analysis tools.
• Assist in the management of stock and consumables and in liaison with the procurement team to help identify any discrepancies and act upon these.
• In absence of the unit manager or lead technician manage the day to day activities of the unit.
• Assist in the training of junior staff.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

A self-motivated individual with strong communication skills and a desire to learn and grow.