Aseptic Services Senior Technician

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent teaching hospital in Sheffield seeks a motivated Pharmacy Technician to support aseptic services. The role includes coordinating staff, ensuring compliance with GMP, and providing high-quality service. Candidates will start at Band 4 and may progress upon completing training. Flexible working and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing packages

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in aseptic preparation including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a pharmacy team.
• Understanding of statutory legislation and COSHH guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate staffing arrangements for the Aseptic Service.
• Support Principal Technicians in managing the CIVAs Service.
• Maintain efficient workflow and safe working systems.

Skills

Aseptic preparation

Team coordination

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Flexibility

Education

Relevant pharmacy qualification

Job description

Overview

These are exciting times for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking Pharmacy Technician to help drive the technical services department at The Royal Hallamshire Hospital. Prospective candidates have a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of technical services in a large teaching hospital environment. As an integral member of this pharmacy team, you will deliver a high-quality service for patients and staff of this Trust. To promote team working within the Pharmacy Department and Aseptic Services team.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate staffing arrangements for the Aseptic Service and liaise with other senior and Principal technicians to ensure appropriate skill mix and technical staff allocation throughout the department.
• Support the Principal Technicians in the day-to-day management and development of the CIVAs Service within STH, in accordance with departmental strategic, capacity and business plans.
• Ensure efficient workflow and safe systems of work are maintained within the Royal Hallamshire Aseptic suite, as defined under statutory legislation, COSHH, and Professional Standards in their area of responsibility.
• Provide support in aseptic preparation including chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition and CIVAs from point of prescription receipt, and implement developments within the service to meet patient needs.
• Ensure all required monitoring, cleaning, documentation, and any other regulatory requirements are completed.
• Be aware of and follow all departmental operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidance.
• Aseptically prepare products within the aseptic facilities, including accurately measuring volumes, following departmental procedures.
• Work flexibly between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 as part of the Aseptic team to provide and maintain a comprehensive pharmaceutical service.

Additional Information

• Please note that to comply with the UK Government's rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Details on concessions and eligibility can be found here.
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• This vacancy is a training post; all applicants will start at Band 4 and progress to Band 5 upon completion of necessary skills and/or training.
• We are committed to helping staff balance work and home life and offer career development opportunities, flexible working, annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing packages, and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also provides access to salary sacrifice schemes and various retailer discounts.