Technical Services Senior Operative - Aseptics

Candino CA; Colchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Specialist Technical Services Senior Operative to support pharmacy operations at Colchester Hospital. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care and relevant qualifications, contributing to improved healthcare services.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave

Access to NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical area of pharmacy or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Ability to handle hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Check processes during product manufacture.
• Dispense aseptically prepared products.
• Supervise staff and manage workload.

Skills

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

BTec, NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services or Level 5 qualification in a scientific subject

Job description

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

About

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS organisations in the region, employing over 12,000 staff and serving a population of almost 800,000 residents. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes.

We are an ambitious trust with a simple vision, to provide the communities we serve with excellent healthcare and build a better future for the people of East Suffolk and North Essex. To help us do this, we will work closely with our local partners to deliver more of the joined-up services and care our residents need.

For our staff and our patients we have the same philosophy: time matters. We concentrate on removing or improving the things we do that don't work for our patients. For our staff, this means more time to care for patients and greater opportunities to develop skills and experience. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring whats widely regarded as the worlds best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

To be the best, we need to attract and keep the best staff. Our size puts us in a strong position to grow, providing more of the latest services. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training. Support from technology and logistics help us see patients at the right time.

If you are passionate about patient care, want to develop your skills and knowledge and if your ambition matches ours, its time to work together.

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Key details

Location

SiteColchester HospitalAddressTurner RoadTownColchesterPostcodeCO4 5JDMajor / Minor RegionEssex

Contract type & working pattern

ContractPermanentHours37.5 hours per week

• Full time
• Part time
  
  

Salary

Salary£29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rataSalary periodYearlyGrade(NHS AfC: Band 5)

Specialty

Main areaPharmacy

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFTs core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

Job Overview

Specialist Technical Services Senior Operative (including Pharmacy Technicians)

Have you got the enthusiasm and confidence to take up the challenge of this exciting post in the Pharmacy Technical Services department.

About Our Pharmacy Service

Working as part of the team within the Main Pharmacy department you will deliver a high quality, flexible and responsive service.

Consideration will be given for strong candidates who may not meet the essential criteria to undertake this role on a developmental basis with set competency targets. These roles will be banded lower than originally advertised until competency targets are met.

You will need to be qualified to BTec, NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services (Pharmacy Technicians) or BSc or equivalent in scientific or related subjects.

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• Carry out any necessary checking processes required during the production of manufactured, repacked or extemporaneous products
• Dispense aseptically prepared products for inpatients, outpatients and outside customers, including cytotoxic products and radiopharmaceuticals, by calculating appropriate dosage and quantities required against prescriptions/requisitions, following departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• With the Aseptic Production Leaders, take responsibility for staff deployment, prioritisation of workload, supervision of staff and delegation of duties. Liaise as appropriate with other Technicians and Senior Operatives to ensure the efficiency of all activities.
• Prepare and dispense Radiopharmaceutical products within the correct designated area, following the Local Rules at all times and ensuring Registration Limits are adhered to.
• Select, prepare and use isolators and work areas correctly, in line with aseptic procedures.
• Accurately select and measure all ingredients as per product worksheet.
  
  

Working for our organisation

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients own homes

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bringwhatswidely regarded as the worlds best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.

Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.

When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.

Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document

The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.

Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due Home Office eligibility.

In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

Applicant requirements

warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience of working within a technical area of pharmacy or pharmaceutical manufacturing facility
• In handling materials which are hazardous
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Working within a sterile environment e.g. Laminar Flow cabinets or isolator
• Training of others.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills
  
  

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BTec, NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services or Science Manufacturing Technician, or Level 5 qualification in a scientific subject. Level 5 qualifications are: diploma of higher education (DipHE), foundation degree, higher national diploma (HND), level 5 award, level 5 certificate, level 5 diploma, level 5 NVQ
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or Royal Pharmaceutical Society
  
  

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Good Manufacturing Practice, Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors (Orange Guide)
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Good knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations
• Hospital environment or systems
• COSHH regulations
  
  

Personal Skills

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate ability to communicate information effectively using clear written and spoken English
• Ability to work under pressure accurately
  
  

Documents

• Job Description and Person Specification (, 312.6)PDFKB
• DBS Information (, 315.0)PDFKB
• ESNEFT Values and Behaviours (, 74.8)PDFKB
• Value of joining NHS Pension (, 125.2)PDFKB
• Apprenticeship Handbook (, 373.9)PDFKB
• Staff Networks (, 230.1)PDFKB
  
  

Further details / informal visits contact

NameAmanda WilliamsJob titleAseptic Production LeaderEmail address [email protected]Telephone number01206 742643

If you have problems applying, contact

AddressColchester General HospitalTelephone07789651269