Lead Aseptic Unit Trainer Technician (Education and Training)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum 35 days' paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

Range of NHS discounts

Flexible working requests considered

Car parking (fee applies)

On-site leisure centre, day nursery

Structured in-house and externally-rec

Job summary

The Lead Technician post sits in the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, combining line management of senior technicians and assistants with running training for technicians and production operatives across all production sections.

The postholder prepares and releases sterile medicines under GMP and quality assurance, with access to in-house and externally accredited training and support from the technical pharmacy team.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration as a pharmaceutical technician.
• Minimum five years post-qualification hospital experience.
• Experience in aseptic services and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Line manage, support and oversee senior technicians and assistants.
• Manage and co-ordinate training for technical staff across all production sections.
• Organise and deliver training for staff involved in production activities.
• Prepare and manufacture medicines in the aseptic unit under GMP, quality assurance and quality control principles.
• Carry out pre-preparation checks and final product approval and release for aseptically dispensed products.
• Work within standard operating procedures, managed by the Technical Services Operational Lead and Accountable Pharmacist.
• Provide ward staff with complex information on sterile products and handle technical staff issues.

Skills

Line management

Training coordination

GMP knowledge

Quality assurance

Communication with ward staff

Education

BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science

Accredited checking pharmacy technician qualification

Job description

This lead technician post sits in the pharmacy Aseptic Unit at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, an acute hospital. The role combines line management of senior technicians and assistants with running training for technicians and production operatives across all production sections. The postholder also prepares and releases sterile medicines under GMP and quality assurance, with access to in-house and externally accredited training and support from the technical pharmacy team. GPhC registration as a pharmaceutical technician and at least five years' post-qualification hospital experience are essential.

What the job involves

• Line manage, support and oversee senior technicians and assistants
• Manage and co-ordinate training for technical staff across all production sections
• Organise and deliver training for staff involved in production activities
• Prepare and manufacture medicines in the aseptic unit under GMP, quality assurance and quality control principles
• Carry out pre-preparation checks and final product approval and release for aseptically dispensed products
• Work within standard operating procedures, managed rather than supervised by the Technical Services Operational Lead and Accountable Pharmacist
• Give ward staff complex, sensitive information on sterile products and handle technical staff issues within the aseptic unit

Qualifications

• BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science, or an equivalent technician qualification recognised by the GPhC
• Accredited checking pharmacy technician qualification, or equivalent

Registration & licences

• Registered as a pharmaceutical technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Experience

• Minimum five years' relevant post-qualification experience, including hospital pharmacy
• Experience at any grade in aseptic services and quality assurance

Other

• Up to date record of continuing professional development with evidence of reflective practice

Nice to have

• Completed external accredited course in technical services, quality assurance or a relevant area
• Recognised accredited aseptics technician checking qualification for pre- and in-process checking and final product approval and release (provided as part of the post if not already held)

What’s offered

• Minimum 35 days' paid holiday (pro rata)
• Generous pension scheme
• Range of NHS discounts
• Flexible working requests considered in line with service needs
• Car parking (fee applies)
• On-site leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme
• Structured in-house and externally recognised training