Deputy Lead Technical Services Technician

St George's University Hospitals; Tooting; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic senior pharmacy technician to strengthen the Technical Services department. You will support GMP-compliant operations across CIVAS, Cytotoxic services and PN, with a focus on quality and safety for patients.

You will lead training for technicians and assistants, contribute to the Quality Management System, and work with senior staff to develop services.

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior pharmacy technician within NHS or similar setting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines.
• Strong communication and educational skills.
• Knowledge of GMP and MHRA licensed unit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Technical Services Technician in operational management.
• Train technicians and assistants in Technical Services.
• Support QA in maintaining Quality Management System.
• Contribute to GMP standards and national guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

GMP knowledge

CIVAS system

Tools

CIVAS system

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic senior pharmacy technician to make a difference and ensure the best outcomes for the patients served by the Technical Services department. The post holder will work to ensure the continued provision and development of high quality, comprehensive technical pharmacy service to patients. We will provide the successful candidate with a comprehensive induction covering all aspects of Trust work, support from senior pharmacy staff and an environment to develop further. The Pharmacy Service at St George's is highly regarded across the Trust, with over 300 staff members working closely with multi-disciplinary teams. The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding with opportunities for personal and service development including further postgraduate education.

• Support the Lead Technical Services Technician to manage the operational aspects of Technical Services including CIVAS, Cytotoxic services and PN in line with national standards.
• Train pharmacy technicians and assistants in Technical Services.
• Contribute to the current processes to provide a framework for actively ensuring Technical Services is run to the highest standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), in line with MHRA licensed unit requirements and Regional (SPS) QA guidance.
• Support the Pharmacy Technical Services team and the QA department in maintaining a complete and accurate Quality Management System.

The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy challenging environment, be able to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight deadlines. You will have good communication skills and be an enthusiastic educator. The ability to work autonomously and with a high level of accountability is essential.

This is an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced, highly motivated pharmacy Technician looking to further advance their career and develop leadership, technical and clinical skills within Technical Services at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, be able to align their values with those of the organisation, work well within a team and have a 'can do' positive attitude.

The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George's University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future. As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams. St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff. With national and regional referrals added to our local 3.5m catchment, we serve a population of around 5m. The hospital also provides all the usual care you would expect from a local NHS district general hospital. We provide services at Queen Mary's Hospital in Roehampton. Together, as a Group, we will be the driving force behind the most integrated local system in the NHS.