Section Supervisor - Chemotherapy Services Unit

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Section Supervisor for the Chemotherapy Services Unit in London. The role involves supervising production activities, ensuring compliance with GMP standards, and supporting staff development. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications such as a BTEC Level 3 in Pharmacy Technicians and have supervisory experience in a GMP environment. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team committed to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Technicians required.
• Relevant experience in a GMP/aseptic facility.
• Experience in supervisory or training roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support manufacturing activities.
• Ensure all work is completed following approved procedures.
• Support Section Managers across Pharmacy Technical Services.

Skills

Excellent aseptic technique

Ability to work alone and in a team

Attention to detail

ICT literacy

Good communication skills

Education

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Technicians

ILM L3 in Leadership and Management

MSc in Pharmaceutical Technology

Tools

BD Cato

CMM

Q Pulse

Job description

Section Supervisor - Chemotherapy Services Unit

We have the opportunity to offer an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician or Production Technician with manufacturing experience, the chance to further develop their technical services knowledge and experience in a wide range of areas and management skills, working in our busy and well-established modern chemotherapy production facility.

This post is based in the Chemotherapy Services Unite at St Bartholomew's Hospital, but some cross site meeting attendance and training may be required, on occasion. The unit provides chemotherapy doses to a variety of wards and clinics within the hospitals and supplies over 5,000 doses of chemotherapy per year including traditional chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies and advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs).

This post aims to provide senior support and supervision to all staff undertaking production activities within the unit and to facilitate delivery of this critical service to our patients.

You will be joining a dynamic and supportive team of Production Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and Pharmacists at an exciting and challenging time in developing a first-class aseptic service. Full training will be provided with opportunities actively encouraged to develop your skills and further your career within the team and beyond. With numerous opportunities to progress within our large and diverse department this is a fantastic opportunity to continue your journey in aseptics.

Main duties of the job

To provide supervision and support manufacturing within the production unit to ensure all work is completed in a timely manner following approved procedures. This includes supervising staff, processes and use of equipment in the preparation of a range of aseptic medicinal products.To support the Section Managers across Pharmacy Technical Services as needed and to provide input into the development of services across the department.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians Registered with Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3 (RSciTech)
• Pre and in process checking (PIPC) or willing to work toward in first year
• Accuracy checking Pharmacy Technician course (ACPT) or willing to work toward in first year
• ILM L3 in Leadership and Management or equivalent qualification in management or equivalent experience
• Train the trainer or Practice supervisor
• MSc Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA)
• Clean room supervisor (APDM Leeds).
• Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines (APDM).

Experience

• Relevant experience within a GMP / aseptic facility or work as a pharmacy technician or production technician
• Experience in a GMP / aseptic supervisory or training role
• Managerial experience/experience of management of junior staff.
• Use of Datix incident reporting system or equivalent
• Demonstrate ability to problem solve and use initiative
• Experience in chemotherapy manufacturing
• Experience of recruitment and selection
• Experience in Quality Management Systems / Pharmacy Quality Systems
• Experience using BD Cato
• Experience of using CMM
• Experience of using Q Pulse
• Experience of conducting appraisals or one to one meeting

Skills

• Excellent aseptic technique and clean room behavior
• Demonstrates the ability to work alone and as part of a team and priorities tasks accordingly
• Demonstrates ability to answer routine enquiries
• Demonstrates the ability to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail
• Demonstrates the ability to follow all procedures and policies accurately
• Is able to undertake the preparation of medicines involving repetitive manual dexterity and concentration
• Is able to sit or stand in a restricted position for periods of time
• Is able to handle hazardous materials safely according to local procedures
• Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure and within agreed deadlines.
• ICT literate and able to use Microsoft office e.g., Microsoft Excel and word.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to supervise staff members in a production environment.
• Ability to teach and coach staff.

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.