West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Band 6 - Specialist Production Technician, Pharmacy
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About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Production Technician to play a key role in supporting the leadership of our Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit at Watford General Hospital.
The successful candidate will take the lead in the day-to-day manufacturing activities, with a goal of delivering a high-quality service to our patients.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership, management and Technical Services skills, whilst embracing digitalisation.
The Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit holds an MHRA Manufacturer’s “Specials” License for its activities.
Key Responsibilities
- To prepare products appropriately, efficiently and cost effectively within the unit by strictly adhering to departmental procedures and in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), MHRA and all other relevant pharmaceutical guidelines related to aseptic dispensing (production).
- To provide technical support to the Pharmacy Production/Aseptic Services.
- To manage the department on a day-to-day basis.
- To line manage Pharmacy Technical Services staff.
- To maintain the Pharmaceutical Quality Systems within the technical services department.
- To support meeting financial expectations for income generation and expenditure reduction targets within the department.
- To support the technical and strategic development of the Technical Services department ensuring service provision and quality is of an excellent standard.
- To ensure maintenance of the pharmacy manufacturing unit facilities (including monitoring, calibration, validation and general maintenance) is carried out.
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Requirements
We are looking for a qualified technician with relevant post qualification experience in hospital preparative services to join our small, friendly team. You must have experience of aseptic compounding, production (non-sterile), staff supervision, team working and work planning. You will act as an expert witness for Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) students.
About Us
Our department fosters a stimulating and friendly environment, providing a professionally rewarding setting for staff to enhance their technical expertise.
This is a full-time, permanent position based primarily at Watford General Hospital. Participation in weekend, bank holiday and emergency duty rotas will be required. Full details will be discussed at interview.
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
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Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
Benefits
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
Application Information
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Teresa Martins
- Job title: Technical Services Team Manager
- Email address: teresa.martins1@nhs.net
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