Pharmacy Technician/Science Manufacturing Technician

NHS; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service in Newport is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Production Unit. This role involves coordinating the team's activities, supervising staff, and ensuring quality in aseptic preparations. Candidates should have a BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science and relevant registration. The position offers excellent training and development opportunities, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

In-house training programs

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services required.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council needed.
• Experience in training and supervising trainees necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workload and supervise staff within the Pharmacy Production team.
• Maintain technical aspects of the service to meet patient needs.
• Organise day-to-day activities of the Production service.

Skills

Supervision of trainees

Knowledge of GMP principles

Experience with NHS procurement systems

Education

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science with NVQ level 3

Registered Pharmacy Technician or Science Technician

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician/ Science Manufacturing Technician to join our team within the Pharmacy Production Unit at the Royal Gwent Hospital.

The Production Unit provides a comprehensive aseptic preparation service, including the preparation of injectable systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) and parenteral nutrition for neonatal and adult patients across the health board.

This post will involve organising the Production service's day-to-day activities, supervising staff and undertaking accuracy checks of aseptically prepared products.

NHS Wales is in the process of creating the Transforming Access to Medicines Service (TrAMs) which will be hosted by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP). The current service provided by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and this post, may transfer to NWSSP as part of the TrAMs programme. Please contact the recruiting manger if you wish to discuss this further, or to find out more information on the TrAMs programme please click here:

Transforming Access to Medicines - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Main duties of the job

The role will involve coordinating workload and supervising staff within the Pharmacy Production team. Working as part of the team , the post holder will help to maintain and develop the technical aspects of the service to ensure the items prepared meet the needs of our patients.

For a comprehensive list of expected duties, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.

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

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

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

Qualifications

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science with NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing (Level 3) plus training and experience to degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Accredited Pre and In-Process Checking Operator
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Registration

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council, or Registered Science Technician with Science Council

Experience

• Experience in training and supervision of trainees
• Experience working in a Hospital Pharmacy Aseptic Unit / Technical Services
• Knowledge of principles of GMP
• Experience of managing staff
• Experience of working with NHS / Pharmacy procurement systems

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.