University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
B4 Specialist Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer - Aseptic Services
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Job Summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and dynamic team, supporting the delivery of high-quality aseptic services for our patients.
The Cancer Services Division at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) provides world-class cancer care to patients from across the country. Our specialist oncology and haematology services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team of specialist pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and assistant technical officers.
As our service continues to expand, we are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to help develop our aseptic service, which plays a vital role in the treatment of oncology and haematology patients.
The successful candidate will work as part of the Pharmacy Aseptic Team to help deliver a safe, effective, and high-quality aseptic service, contributing to excellent pharmaceutical care for our patients.
We encourage innovation and actively support learning and professional development, providing comprehensive training to help staff become skilled, competent, and confident in their roles. This includes the opportunity to complete the NVQ Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician qualification.
If you would like further information or are interested in applying, please contact Claire Russon, Lead Technician for Education, Training and Workforce Development in Aseptic Services, claire.russon@uhb.nhs.uk
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
The post holder will:
- Aseptically prepare cytotoxic medicines, monoclonal antibodies, and clinical trial products in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice.
- Interpret prescriptions and generate worksheets.
- Issue stock and maintain accurate stock control in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Undertake specialist cleaning duties within the aseptic cleanroom environment, including microbiological monitoring, maintenance of specialist equipment, and recording daily environmental and equipment parameters in accordance with SOPs.
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Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.
If you have any questions, would like to arrange a visit to the unit, or require further information, we would be delighted to hear from you.
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job Description
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs: Mathematics, English and Science (Grade C/4 or equivalent) and two other GCSEs (Grade C/4)
- NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/Support Staff or equivalent
- Have or are willing to work towards National Level 3 qualification (e.g. ILM Level 3 or similar) or hold knowledge/equivalent experience of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired though training
- Have or are working towards evidence of working accurately, such the West Midlands Dispensing Accuracy Assessment or equivalent
Desirable
- University of Leeds -- Supervisory Skills for Technical Services
- University of Leeds -- Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines
- University of Leeds -- Cleanroom Behaviour and Comportment for Aseptic Services
- Accuracy Checking For Dispensing Assistants (National framework)
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Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working in aseptic services
- In-depth practical experience of aseptic work
- Good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Understanding of pharmacy related computer systems
- Understanding of Health and Safety at Work, manual handling and COSHH
- Understanding of dispensing, stock control and supply systems and processes
- Knowledge of drugs, side effects & where to find further information
- Knowledge of safe and secure handling of medicines (SaSHM) requirements
- Knowledge of stock control systems
- Knowledge of code of practice/customer care
- Understands the need for delivering a cost effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste
Desirable
- Experience in staff training
- Supervisory experience
- Working Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
- Experience in audit
- Aston 5 day course in Technical Pharmacy Training in Aseptic Processes / Leeds 5 day courseourse in Aseptic Dispensing and Preparation of Medicines or willing to complete
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.
For Help With Your Application, Contact
Claire Russon
01213718671
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28392.00 to £31157.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number
304-1101489
Job locations
32-34 Melchett Rd
32 - 34 Melchett Road
Kings Norton
West Midlands
B30 3HY
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Job Description
JD PS - B4 Specialist Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer - Aseptic Services.pdf – 507KB Opens in a new window
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