Pharmacy Technician Aseptic Services

NHS; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wrexham, UK, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in aseptic manipulation, a relevant pharmacy qualification, and strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include preparing medications and supervising junior staff. This position offers a chance to work in a supportive environment focused on patient service.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience in aseptic service and clean room environment.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Aseptic manipulation and preparation of medical products.
• Supervision of junior support staff.
• Ensuring accuracy in pre-process checking.

Skills

Aseptic manipulation

Good Manufacturing Practice

Attention to detail

IT skills

Education

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, forward thinking and patient/service focused Pharmacy Technician to join our existing team within the Pharmacy Production Unit.

To be considered for this role, you will be required to have current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician, and hold previous experience of working within a Production Unit, including aseptic manipulation and preparation.

Applicants are required to possess high level knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice principles and hold the Accredited Checking Technician qualification as well as the BTEC Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent).

Main duties of the job

If you are a self-motivated, well organised individual with an enthusiasm for training, ability to prioritise workload with effective communication skills, we would love to hear from you.

Duties within the role will include;

• Aseptic manipulation and preparation of a range of products to meet our service demands, including Chemotherapy, Parental Nutrition, CIVAS, extemporaneous doses and Radiopharmaceuticals.
• Supervision and coordination of junior support staff and technicians.
• Completing sessions of pre-process checking, where attention to detail and accuracy skills are paramount.
• Deputising where applicable for the Senior Pharmacy Technician.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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.

Further details around the roles and responsibilities are detailed within the attached Job Description, and this role includes the requirement to work as part of the departmental weekend and bank holiday rota within the Main Dispensary.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (QCF) or equivalent
• Completed specialist post-qualification training in aseptic processing of radioisotopes, cytotoxic chemotherapy, CIVAS and parenteral nutrition (neonatal and adult)
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and QA and its application to Aseptic processing
• Knowledge of COSSH regulations
• Good understanding of operation of hospital pharmacy services
• Membership of relevant professional Association
• Completed Leeds University Aseptic Preparation & Dispensing of Medicines short course (APDM)
• Knowledge of Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000 (IRMER)

Experience

• Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of post qualification experience in aseptic service
• Experience of working in aseptic/clean room environment
• Experience of working as an Accredited Checking Technician
• Experience of working with radiopharmaceuticals
• Working in hospital pharmacy dispensary services
• Experience of patient-orientated medicines systems

Other

• Commitment to CPD
• Record of personal development
• Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Well motivated, good attention to detail, organised and adaptable
• Ability to maintain concentration for long periods of time
• Able to communicate effectively with a variety of service users
• Able to use IT to use the pharmacy system, produce reports, gather and analyse data and produce presentations
• Ability to work under pressure / to time schedules

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.