Pharmacy Technician/Science Manufacturing Technician

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Newport is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician/Science Manufacturing Technician to oversee the Pharmacy Production Unit. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring quality control of preparations, and contributing to a service that supports patient care. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience within a hospital pharmacy environment. This position offers a range of benefits and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Flexible working

Paid mandatory training

Extensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Hospital Pharmacy Aseptic Unit / Technical Services.
• Accredited Pre and In-Process Checking Operator is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and organise day-to-day activities within the Pharmacy Production Unit.
• Conduct accuracy checks of aseptically prepared products.

Skills

Training and supervision of trainees

Knowledge of principles of GMP

Education

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science with NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email [e-mail].

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

Job Overview

Pharmacy Technician/Science Manufacturing Technician – Pharmacy Production Unit

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 manager if you wish to discuss this further, or to find out more information on the TrAMs programme. Please click here.

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• Accredited Pre and In-Process Checking Operator
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Registration

Essential criteria

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

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience in training and supervision of trainees
• Experience working in a Hospital Pharmacy Aseptic Unit / Technical Services
• Knowledge of principles of GMP

Desirable criteria

• Experience of managing staff
• Experience of working with NHS / Pharmacy procurement systems