Production Assistant

Cafe Restaurants; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a Pharmacy Production Assistant to join their Aseptic Services Unit. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Practice and experience in Aseptic Services. Responsibilities include supervising support services, ensuring raw materials are prepared for production, and participating in chemotherapy dispensing. This role demands strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Pharmacy Aseptic Services required.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good team player.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support services in the Aseptic Services Unit.
• Ensure raw materials are sent into production and maintain stock.
• Assist in chemotherapy dispensing within the sterile chemotherapy unit.

Skills

Team motivation

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Practice

Job description

Due to UKVI guidelines, this role is not eligible for a Skilled Worker visa. Further information can be accessed here - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Band 3 Pharmacy Production Assistant - Pharmacy Aseptic Services

37.5 Hours - Hours will be between 8.00am and 6.00pm (Monday to Friday) and weekend cover will be on a rota basis.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our Aseptic Services Unit at the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Liverpool. The post holders must have the ability to supervise, develop support services, and implement change, along with being responsible for delivering support activities to the aseptic service.

The successful applicants will carry out senior duties in the Chemotherapy Unit, assisting with an expanding cytotoxic reconstitution service.

Are you good at motivating a team? Do you enjoy working in a busy department as a valued team member? Do you have an eye for detail?

To learn more about our work, visit our website and hear from our dedicated staff and departments.

We seek an enthusiastic and dedicated Pharmacy Assistant with an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Practice (achieved or in progress) and previous experience in Pharmacy Aseptic Services.

The post holders will be responsible for ensuring raw materials are sent into production, ordering, receiving, and maintaining stocks within the department. They will also compile documentation for quality control and assurance, participate in volume checking, and assist in chemotherapy dispensing within the sterile chemotherapy unit.

You will be a good team player, possess strong organizational skills, be able to work independently and under pressure, and work well in a team environment.

The successful candidate will be based in the Aseptic Department, rotating through aseptic dispensing of chemotherapy, assembly and checking of raw materials, and acting as an Internal Checker when appropriate.

If you want to be part of a fantastic team and support the Trust's vision for providing the best cancer care in the country, we want to hear from you.

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England, with 1,800 staff across three sites. We are a leading NHS provider of non-surgical cancer treatments, serving 2.4 million people across Cheshire and Merseyside. We are committed to excellence and continuous improvement in care, treatment, and patient outcomes.

Our values are -
Kind, Empowered, Responsible, Inclusive.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.