Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the biggest employer in Nottingham with over 19,000 staff
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Main area: Pharmacy Grade: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time) Job ref: 164-6923420 Site: Queens Medical Centre Town: Nottingham Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 30/01/2025 23:59 Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Sterile Production Unit team at the Queens Medical Centre campus of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. You must be a qualified pharmacy technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or a registered science manufacturing technician with the Science Council. This role is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with experience in aseptic manufacture. The unit is a busy MHRA licensed unit and prepares ready-to-use intravenous medicines for the trust and external NHS organisations. Along with Parenteral Nutrition, we also manufacture Paediatric Chemotherapy, Specials, and Batches Products. Supported by the Chief Technician and the other lead technicians, you will co-ordinate the manufacturing staff and organise the daily workload with a specific focus on parenteral nutrition products. Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarize yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert. You will also be required to participate in regular aseptic preparation of a variety of products including Parenteral Nutrition, cytotoxic, and monoclonal antibody treatments, using automation and hand fill techniques. You will have supervisory responsibilities, including participation in formal and informal systems used to monitor the performance of staff. You must be accurate in your work and familiar with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). You will also be required to maintain competency and prove this with annual competency assessments. You must be able to work under pressure, prioritise work, and work alone or as part of a team. You will participate in the training of staff new to the department and help to develop new systems of working. Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education, and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world-class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To lead on co-ordinating the preparation, manufacture, and supply of aseptically prepared parenteral nutrition solutions from the pharmacy Sterile Production Unit (SPU) to meet service needs for both NUH patients and external customers. Supported by the senior production and quality teams, lead on the validation and qualification of parenteral nutrition automated compounding devices (ACDs) used within SPU, including supporting the training of production staff to use and operate the ACDs. To contribute to the overall organisation and supervision of technical and operational aspects of the Sterile Production Unit to ensure high-quality, safe, timely, and consistent service delivery. The post holder will be required to divide their time between the operational service needs of the department and other aspects of the sterile production department as agreed with the Chief Technician and Production Management Team. The post holder will be based primarily within SPU at the QMC Campus but will be expected to attend meetings at both Campuses to enhance the effectiveness of the role as appropriate. Person specification
Training and Qualifications
BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC or Registered Science Technician with the Science Council Willingness to undergo training in aseptics Teaching qualification Experience
Extensive experience in sterile manufacture Evidence of setting up new systems of work Knowledge of GMP and MHRA guidelines Supervisory experience in sterile production Initiate investigations and project work Experience of working in a licensed production unit Communication Skills
Teaching skills, already participating in the training of other members of staff Clear and concise communication Evidence of participation in change management Involvement in appraisals and objective setting Planning and organisation
Manage own time effectively Organise and co-ordinate work and training of others Physical skills
Maintain concentration for sustained periods of time Other
Ability to problem solve Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Name: Leon Parsons Job title: Advanced Technician - Pharmacy Production Email address: leon.parsons1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01159249924 Additional information Phone: 0115 924 9924 ext 82830 / 74566
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Main area: Pharmacy Grade: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time) Job ref: 164-6923420 Site: Queens Medical Centre Town: Nottingham Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 30/01/2025 23:59 Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Sterile Production Unit team at the Queens Medical Centre campus of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. You must be a qualified pharmacy technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or a registered science manufacturing technician with the Science Council. This role is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with experience in aseptic manufacture. The unit is a busy MHRA licensed unit and prepares ready-to-use intravenous medicines for the trust and external NHS organisations. Along with Parenteral Nutrition, we also manufacture Paediatric Chemotherapy, Specials, and Batches Products. Supported by the Chief Technician and the other lead technicians, you will co-ordinate the manufacturing staff and organise the daily workload with a specific focus on parenteral nutrition products. Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarize yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert. You will also be required to participate in regular aseptic preparation of a variety of products including Parenteral Nutrition, cytotoxic, and monoclonal antibody treatments, using automation and hand fill techniques. You will have supervisory responsibilities, including participation in formal and informal systems used to monitor the performance of staff. You must be accurate in your work and familiar with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). You will also be required to maintain competency and prove this with annual competency assessments. You must be able to work under pressure, prioritise work, and work alone or as part of a team. You will participate in the training of staff new to the department and help to develop new systems of working. Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education, and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world-class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To lead on co-ordinating the preparation, manufacture, and supply of aseptically prepared parenteral nutrition solutions from the pharmacy Sterile Production Unit (SPU) to meet service needs for both NUH patients and external customers. Supported by the senior production and quality teams, lead on the validation and qualification of parenteral nutrition automated compounding devices (ACDs) used within SPU, including supporting the training of production staff to use and operate the ACDs. To contribute to the overall organisation and supervision of technical and operational aspects of the Sterile Production Unit to ensure high-quality, safe, timely, and consistent service delivery. The post holder will be required to divide their time between the operational service needs of the department and other aspects of the sterile production department as agreed with the Chief Technician and Production Management Team. The post holder will be based primarily within SPU at the QMC Campus but will be expected to attend meetings at both Campuses to enhance the effectiveness of the role as appropriate. Person specification
Training and Qualifications
BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC or Registered Science Technician with the Science Council Willingness to undergo training in aseptics Teaching qualification Experience
Extensive experience in sterile manufacture Evidence of setting up new systems of work Knowledge of GMP and MHRA guidelines Supervisory experience in sterile production Initiate investigations and project work Experience of working in a licensed production unit Communication Skills
Teaching skills, already participating in the training of other members of staff Clear and concise communication Evidence of participation in change management Involvement in appraisals and objective setting Planning and organisation
Manage own time effectively Organise and co-ordinate work and training of others Physical skills
Maintain concentration for sustained periods of time Other
Ability to problem solve Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Name: Leon Parsons Job title: Advanced Technician - Pharmacy Production Email address: leon.parsons1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01159249924 Additional information Phone: 0115 924 9924 ext 82830 / 74566
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