Band 5 Senior Production Technician

Transformationunitgm; Hampstead, London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovativer NHS-Arbeitgeber sucht einen dynamischen Senior Production Technician, um die pharmazeutische Produktion zu leiten. In dieser spannenden Rolle werden Sie für die Herstellung und Qualitätssicherung von Arzneimitteln verantwortlich sein, während Sie ein engagiertes Team führen. Sie werden die Möglichkeit haben, Ihre Fähigkeiten in einem unterstützenden Umfeld weiterzuentwickeln, das Wert auf kontinuierliche Weiterbildung legt. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für die pharmazeutische Industrie haben und in einem Umfeld arbeiten möchten, das Vielfalt und Inklusion fördert, dann ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der pharmazeutischen Produktion und GMP-Standards.
• Fähigkeit zur aseptischen Herstellung von Produkten.

Responsibilities

• Überwachung der täglichen Abläufe in der Apotheke.
• Schulung neuer Mitarbeiter und Sicherstellung der GMP-Standards.

Skills

Aseptische Herstellung

GMP-Kenntnisse

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Teamführung

Gute manuelle Geschicklichkeit

Education

BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science

Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

GPhC Registrierung

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent: 1 in 6 Weekends and bank holidays as per rota Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Additional Weekend and bank holiday working as per rota) Job ref 391-RFL-7049159

Employer Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal free Hospital Town Hampstead Salary £35,964 - £43,780 Per Annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 20/05/2025 23:59

Band 5 Senior Production Technician

NHS AfC: Band 5

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

Are you a dynamic, driven, innovative and motivated team leader?
The opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified supervisor to join our Pharmacy Production Unit. The post would suit a qualified Pharmacy
technician or Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) who is currently working in a Pharmacy Production unit or Pharmaceutical Industry with experience of working within the manufacturing
environment.
You must have manufacturing technical experience, be well-motivated, have good communication skills, well informed about the GMP & GCP regulatory standards and works well as a team member and leader.
The post covers a wide range of duties as outlined in the Job summary section of the job description.
You will hold a BTEC/NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical science / Level 3 diploma in principles and practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent Science Manufacturing Technician academic study or registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or professional body.
Note the applicant may be asked to rotate at the RF Hampstead site or any other Hospitals that join our Group Model.
The position is a permanent post of 37.5 hours per week and will include 7 day cover & Bank Holiday cover. This post may requirecross-site working at Barnet & Royal Free hospitals and any other hospitals that joins our Group Model.
Full support is available and we fully encourage the training and development of all our staff, including participation in CPD work.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is to assist the Chief Technician and act as a supervisor in the day to day running of one of the following teams, the Chemotherapy unit, the Sterile Batches Unit, the Central Intravenous Additive Service (CIVAS) and the Non-Sterile Manufacturing Department in addition to training new and less experienced staff working in these units.

The post holder will be a member of one of these and will rotate between teams as required.

It is the post-holder’s responsibility to ensure that all products made are manufactured in accordance with the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice, COSHH and Health and Safety Directives.

The post-holder will be expected to deputise for the Chief Technician in each area in his / her absence.

The post-holder is expected to develop and maintain personal expertise in all technical aspects of manufacture and extemporaneous preparation undertaken within the production unit at The Royal Free Hospital, in particular aseptic preparation. To this end, they will be responsible for ensuring their own accreditations are completed and re-validated within the specified time frames.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

• Demonstrated ability to meet Trust value questions
• BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science and Pharmacy Services / Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or Level 3 or above SMT qualification or due to complete soon.
• Pharmacy Technician Registered Member of the GPhC or Registered Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) or relevant experience
• Evidence of CPD / Revalidation
• NHS Leadership or recognised equivalent qualification.

Experience

• Demonstratable experience working in a pharmacy production services (with or without Specials License) where GMP is enforced.
• Experience of training, supervising and developing junior and rotation staff.

Experience

• Previous experience supervising drug manufacturing processes, and ensuring GMP, COSHH and Health and Safety Directives are followed by all staff at all times.

Experience

• Experience of working in restricted environment with cleanroom gowning for lengthy periods.

Skills and aptitudes

• Ability to make a wide range of aseptically prepared products, using laminar flow cabinets and isolators.
• Good aseptic skills demonstrated by a series of negative broth runs.
• Ability to make a range of non-sterile products.

Skills and aptitudes

• Good, clear, accurate written communication skills
• Highly motivated & use of initiative
• Demonstrated pharmacy computer and IT skills, including data entry, word processing and email.
• Ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative and respond appropriately to urgent requests.

Skills and aptitudes

• Demonstrated good manual dexterity to undertake fine and accurate manipulative work.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately follow written procedures under pressure.
• Ability to identify small foreign particles in manufactured products requiring good eyesight.

Skills and aptitudes

• Demonstrated ability to manage load handling issues and ensure local Manual handling procedures are followed.
• Demonstrated ability to handle hazardous materials safely according to local standard operating procedures.

Personal Qualities & attributes

• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain quality standards
• Good problem solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of aspects of a GMP and QA system.
• Flexibility to work weekends and Bank Holidays as necessary (on a rota basis)
• Demonstrated ability to motivate self and others
• Demonstrated effective customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work to set procedures

Skills and aptitudes

• Demonstrated accurate numeracy skills, without using a calculator, including complex calculations, addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, decimal, fractions, and ratio.

Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.

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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Sammy Ismail Job title Lead Operational Pharmacist Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 020 7794 0500 Additional information

Sammy Ismail

Lead Operational Pharmacist - Sterile & Non-sterile

[e-mail]

0203 758 2000 ext: 32060