Pharmacy Production Operator

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Stockport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Between 27-33 days of annual leave + B

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance

Stockport Credit Union

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking a Production Operator to join the Pharmaceutical Production Unit in Stockport. The role involves working in aseptic, sterile, and non-sterile production within a clean-room environment, wearing appropriate PPE and following GMP standards.

Ideal candidates will have good communication, concentration, and the ability to follow detailed procedures. Training will be provided, and a flexible approach to duties is expected in a busy team.

Qualifications

• Mathamatics or equivalent.
• English or equivalent, NVQ in Pharmacy
• Qualification in Science
• Hygiene qualification, Health and Safety / Coshh
• Knowledge of Production computer systems
• Knowledge of GMP, Pharmacy/Dispensary Experience
• Food industry Experience
• Pharmaceutical Production Experience
• Performed repetitive tasks
• Worked in a laboratory
• Clean room experience
• Worn PPE, Explain why they want to work in a production unit + show they have understanding of role
• Good communication skills
• Good manual dexterity
• Able to work using mechanical and electrical equipment
• Accuracy + attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Undertakes routine preparation of products produced at Stockport Pharmaceuticals under Medicines Licence (specials).
• Carries out tasks under supervision in aseptic, sterile, non-sterile production and repacking.
• Develop technical skills to perform duties carefully and accurately.
• Follow all procedures and Guidance documents to ensure a quality product produced to GMP standards.
• Wear designated 'clean room' clothing correctly and maintain environmental standards.
• Develop a conscientious attitude to provide a coordinated and effective service.
• Interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing and ability to follow detailed instructions.

Skills

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Mathematics or equivalent

English or NVQ in Pharmacy

Science qualification

Hygiene/Health & Safety

Production computer systems knowledge

GMP experience

Pharmaceutical experience

Laboratory experience

Worn PPE & role understanding

Accuracy & detail

Tools

Production computer systems

PPE & clean-room protocols

Mechanical/electrical equipment handling

Job description

A Production Operator is required to carry out a range of duties as part of a busy team within the Pharmaceutical Production Unit.This caninclude the Aseptic, Sterile and Non-Sterile productionunits.All work is performed in a 'clean-room' environment, which requires changing into and working in specialised clothing and some confirmed areas.,

Responsibilities

• Undertakes the routine preparation of all 'products' produced at Stockport Pharmaceuticals under the terms of the Medicines Licence (specials).
• Carries out under supervision
• Aseptic manufacturing + Sterile manufacturing + Non-sterile manufacturing + Repacking of solid dose product + Over labelling + Anaphylaxis drug pack preparation/replacement
• Develop technical skills to perform these duties carefully and accurately, with a requirement to concentrate
• To be personally responsible for strictly following all procedures and Guidance documents to ensure a quality product is produced to Good Manufacturing Practice (G.M.P.) standards.
• To wear the designated 'clean room' clothing correctly and work at a level that maintains the required environmental stands essential to the production.
• Develop a conscientious attitude in order to provide a co-ordinated and effective service.
• You must have an interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing, good written and verbal communication skills and an ability to follow detailed instructions as there is a requirement to concentrate and work accurately.

Previous experience of working in a similar environment is desirable but not essential as comprehensive training will be provided. Experience of repetitive work, manual dexterity and using mechanical / electrical equipment is essential. Please be aware that this post involves no patient contact. You must possess good communication skills, be, committed, and work well within a team. You must be flexible in approach to duties, prepared to work reasonable extended hours if needed and capable of physical effort in order to move heavy boxes and equipment.

Qualifications

• Mathamatics or equivalent
• English or equivalent, NVQ in Pharmacy
• Qualification in Science
• Hygiene qualification, Health and Safety / Coshh
• Knowledge of Production computer systems
• Knowledge of GMP, Pharmacy/Dispensary Experience
• Food industry Experience
• Pharmaceutical Production Experience
• Performed repetitive tasks
• Worked in a laboratory
• Clean room experience
• Worn PPE, Explain why they want to work in a production unit + show they have understanding of role
• Good communication skills
• Good manual dexterity
• Able to work using mechanical and electrical equipment
• Accuracy + attention to detail

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

This is due to the position not meeting Skilled Worker Route and salary threshold of £41,700 per annum and/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice