Pharmacy Production Technician

NHS; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking a Production Technician to support the Pharmaceutical Production Unit. The role includes overseeing production processes, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practice, and ensuring quality assurance. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a commitment to work as part of a team. Flexibility and the ability to work extended hours occasionally are essential. This position does not involve patient contact and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Salary sacrifice schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance services

Local financial advice

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate evidence of understanding the job description.
• Expected to work accurately and effectively.
• Must be committed and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Run the production unit in line with Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Under supervision, carry out a range of activities in the production unit.
• Provide an effective service meeting Quality Assurance criteria.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to follow detailed instructions

Interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing

Job description

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

Stockport Pharmaceuticals production unit supplies pharmaceutical 'specials' to hospitals throughout the National Health Service and to community pharmacies.

The Pharmacy Production Technician role is a graded as a agenda for change Band 4 position.

For those appointed at Band 3, the progression will be dependent on the demonstration of Band 4 criteria detailed in the Person Specification and completion of the training requirements.

Main duties of the job

• Involved with the day to day running of the production unit in accordance with the directions of the Production Manager and in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (G.M.P.).
• To be trained to carry out a comprehensive range of range of activities in the production unit under the guidance, supervision of senior colleagues.
• Work both accurately and effectively, and develop a conscientious attitude in order to provide an effective service which meets all Quality Assurance criteria.

About us

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

Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen

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.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:

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

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

** Candidates MUST explain, in the additional information section on the application form, why they want to work in a pharmacy production unit. The candidate must demonstrate evidence that they have clearly read and understood the job description, and apply their skills to those identified on the person specification. This will then be used to score in the sections identified below.

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.

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.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship