Aseptic Services Technician

THE VISA JOBS; Oldham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northern Care Alliance Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is seeking a motivated GPhC-registered pharmacy technician to join the Aseptic Services Team. Band 4/5 progression is available through full training and competencies.

You will be accurate, methodical, and technically minded, able to work under pressure, and focused on patient outcomes while supporting colleagues in delivering safe, aseptic pharmaceutical services.

Qualifications

• GPhC-registered pharmacy technician required.
• Band 4 progression through training to Band 5 with competencies.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pharmaceutical technical duties in aseptic service.
• Assist in the day-to-day running of the Aseptic Services Unit.
• Supervise a team and ensure GMP compliance.

Skills

Team player

Highly motivated

Organised

Under pressure

Patient focused

Team working

Education

GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated band 4 or 5 GPhC registered pharmacy technician to join our friendly Aseptic Services Team

If you are accurate, methodical, technically minded and interested in a career where you never stop learning or developing this may just be for you.

Band 4 applicants

This is an exciting opportunity to provide the right candidate career progression through a conversion process to Band 5 after full training and successful completion of competencies.

• Band 4 applicants do not need aseptic experience as full training will be provided but must be qualified with the GPhC.

Band 5 applicants

• Band 5 applicants must possess substantial experience in Aseptic Technical Services and have excellent knowledge of GMP.

The part you play

• You will be a team player who is highly motivated and organised.
• You excel under pressure.
• You will be patient focused and have proven team working abilities.
• You will be dedicated and willing to go the extra mile for your team and patients.

Main duties of the job

Band 4

To carry out pharmaceutical technical duties mainly in the aseptic service of the pharmacy service. To provide an efficient and comprehensive Pharmaceutical Service to meet departmental and corporate objectives. Specific duties, where indicated will be carried out under the supervision of senior colleagues.

Band 5

Responsible for assisting the Senior Technician in the day to day running of the Aseptic Services Unit Cytotoxic, PN and CIVA Service. To organise the safe and efficient production of aseptically prepared products. Supervising a team whilst ensuring GMP, COSHH and local and trust procedures are adhered to. Team Leading and training of staff including observations to provide evidence of GMP compliance.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

About The Employer

The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.