Pharmacy Production Supervisor - Annex 21

Velindre Cancer Centre; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cardiff is seeking a Pharmacy Production Supervisor to lead the aseptic pharmacy department. The successful candidate will oversee the production of SACT and clinical trial treatments, manage junior staff, and ensure compliance with pharmacy quality standards. Ideal applicants should possess strong communication skills, relevant qualifications, and previous supervisory experience. Opportunities for professional development are offered in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in a section 10 exempt or a MHRA licensed manufacturing unit.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Ability to speak Welsh Level 1 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Technician in the day-to-day running of the Aseptic Services Unit.
• Organise the safe and efficient production of aseptically prepared products.
• Supervise a team while ensuring GMP, COSHH compliance.
• Coordinate staffing for appropriate skill mix.
• Speak Welsh or English as preferred.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Good organisational skills

Manual dexterity

Education

Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Level 3

Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing (Level 3)

Tools

Word

Excel

ECDL

Job description

Pharmacy Production Supervisor - Annex 21

A new opportunity has arisen for a Production Supervisor to join our Section 10 Aseptic Pharmacy Department at Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff.

The role will comprise of technical duties in supplying SACT, including Clinical Trial treatments, supervisory duties within the aseptic department, assisting with the Pharmacy Quality System, assisting the management team with delivering training and management of junior staff.

Applicants must have excellent communication skills, attention to detail and be a team player. You will be part of a strong and supportive team who can aid your learning, with opportunities for development tailored to your needs.

Successful candidates will be appointed to either of the following roles dependant on qualifications:

Band 5

If personal specification is met and experience supports appointment then the successful applicant will be appoint as a Band 5.

Band 5 subject to Annex 21

The successful candidate with a current level of experience that supports appointment but requires further training to support a band 5 role, will be appointed to the Band 5 subjected to Annex 21 - see documentation attached. During the training period a series of competenciesas well as on the job training will be undertaken. On successful attainment of the competencies to the required level, appointment will be made to the band 5 role.

Applicants who hold the Scientific Manufacturing Technician Qualification will be considered.

Main duties of the job

• Assisting the Senior Technician in the day to day running of the Aseptic Services Unit
• 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.
• Co-ordinating the preparation of aseptically prepared medicines under Section 10 exemption of the Medicines Act 1968.
• Co-ordinating staffing to ensure appropriate skill mix and technical staff allocation throughout Aseptic Services liaising with the Senior Technician to identify any issues
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers welcome to apply.

About us

Here atVelindre University NHS Trustwe are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centreand ouraward-winningWelsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host theNHS Wales Shared Services PartnershipandHealth Technology Walesand have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

Velindre Cancer Centre is situated in the northern suburbs of the vibrant city of Cardiff, within easy reach of the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park The Centre provides a clinical oncology service to the population of South East Wales.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Aptitude and Abilities

• Computer skills to include word processing and data entry i.e. spreadsheets and databases.
• Good organisational skills,
• Good numeracy skills including calculations, percentages, decimal, fractions.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate injections or prepare pharmaceutical products and good hand-eye co-ordination.
• Further IT skills including Word, Excel, ECDL
• Evidence of being a team player
• Ability to speak Welsh Level 1

Experience

• Experience working in a section 10 exempt or a MHRA Licenced Manufacturing Unit
• Experience in hospital pharmacy
• Supervisory experience

Qualifications

• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• The Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing (Level 3), Or equivalent scientific qualification at degree level,
• Accredited Pre- and In-process Checking (or be able to undertake).
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (or be able to undertake)
• Other health or pharmaceutical e.g NVQ Assessor

Other

• Approachable and professional manner.
• Committed to continuing professional development
• Ability to remain calm in a busy environment.
• Able to work flexibly according to the needs of the department
• Good CPD portfolio including aspects of cancer care and pharmaceutical development relevant to technicians.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.