Pharmacy Specialist Technical Services Cleaner

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Pharmacy Specialist Technical Services Cleaner to maintain cleanliness in their production area according to Good Manufacturing Practice standards. The ideal candidate is fit, has good manual dexterity, and can communicate effectively in English. Experience with hazardous chemicals and awareness of COSHH is also essential. This role offers an opportunity to work within a supportive team in the healthcare sector.

Responsibilities

• Undertake specialised cleaning of the pharmacy technical services unit.
• Maintain cleanliness by complying with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Skills

Good level of written and spoken English

General good health and a reasonable standard of fitness

Good levels of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination

Experience of handling hazardous chemicals

Awareness of COSHH

Effective communication skills

Job description

Pharmacy Specialist Technical Services Cleaner

We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking individuals to join our friendly team in the Pharmacy Technical Services Department. Working in our specialist facility you will assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the cleanroom production area to 'Good Manufacturing Practice' standards using the appropriate equipment and/or materials as supplied.

Main duties of the job

To undertake specialised cleaning of the pharmacy technical services unit.

Maintain the highest standard of cleanliness within the assigned areas by complying with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), COSHH and departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Job responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Skills

• Good level of written and spoken English
• General good health and a reasonable standard of fitness
• Good levels of manual dexterity, hand eye co-ordination and strength to perform cleaning activities on a daily basis
• Experience of handling hazardous chemicals
• Awareness of COSHH
• Communicate effectively and accurately both verbally and in writing

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.