Production/Pharmacy Technician-Aseptic Services

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London seeks a Production Technician/Pharmacy technician to join their Pharmacy Team. The candidate will oversee aseptic services and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices. The ideal applicant has a full technician qualification and cleanroom experience, with strong emphasis on quality assurance. A competitive salary and benefits, including a pension scheme and career development opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Private Medical Healthcare

33 days annual leave

Season ticket travel loan

Family friendly benefits

Discounts with retailers/services

Skills

Full Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3 qualification

Evidence of Continual Professional Development (CPD)

Experience of working in a cleanroom environment

Experience of completing quality assurance and control activities

Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Experience of aseptic dispensing and preparation

Ability to carry out cleaning of equipment and facilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Technician/Pharmacy technician Band 4 to join our Pharmacy Team at the London Clinic. This opportunity is based at our 22 Devonshire Place, London, site where the successful candidate will get to join our expanding multidisciplinary Pharmacy team.

Job Summary

The post holder will assist in ensuring that aseptic services are delivered in a safe, effective, economical and timely manner. The post holder will be involved in the supervision of day-to-day compounding activities within the aseptic unit and will assist with workload prioritisation, ensuring standards of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are upheld.

Job Type: Full Time Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week Location: The London Clinic Main Hospital, 22 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW. Salary: £29,735 - £35,733 Dependent on experience Benefits package:

• Contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%).
• Private Medical Healthcare.
• 33 day\'s annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays).
• Season ticket travel loan, family friendly benefits, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers/services, plus much more.
• We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To supervise staff working in the cleanroom environment, and support the Deputy Aseptic Services Manager as required.
• Actively encourage the adherence to all procedures relating to ASU, and suggest changes in practices and procedures as appropriate.
• To be a role model to junior staff and actively encourage adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Proactively assemble trays for doses requiring compounding with the appropriate materials, prioritising on the day additions.
• Participate in the safe and accurate manufacturing and dispensing of cytotoxic, hazardous and monoclonal preparations in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and standards of GMP, as well as national and local guidelines.
• To perform in-process volume checks for operators during the compounding process.
• To perform the final release of aseptically prepared products, as deemed appropriate by ASU Management.
• To liaise with the releasing pharmacist and ASU Management to ensure the safe, efficient and timely delivery of aseptic products, facilitating workload prioritisation and co-ordination within the scope of own capacity and authority.
• Ensure an efficient medicines and sundries top-up service is provided to the Aseptic Services Unit (ASU).

Skills and Qualifications

• Full Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3 qualification
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• Experience of working in a cleanroom environment
• Experience of completing quality assurance and control activities including environmental and facilities monitoring
• Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of aseptic dispensing and preparation
• Ability to carry out cleaning of equipment and facilities in accordance

Lease see job description attached for further duties. The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.

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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.