Science Manufacturing Technician – Pharmacy Aseptic Services

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Full time
A Vacancy at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust.

Advert may close early if sufficient number of applications is reached.

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and self-motivated professional to join our aseptic team within Aseptic services at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust.

The aseptic unit at University Hospital of North Tees prepares and dispenses injectable chemotherapy and Parenteral Nutrition for patients treated at both University Hospital of North Tees and University Hospital of Hartlepool.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high quality, efficient, effective comprehensive aseptic services within the Trust, based in the aseptic unit within the pharmacy department.

You will be working as part of the aseptic team to provide an effective, patient-focused aseptic service. This will include the preparation, in-process, pre-manufacture, and post-manufacture checks of chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products, including the supervision of personnel within a cleanroom facility under the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

To be eligible for consideration for a Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3 Apprentice interview, you are required to have a Level 2 BTEC/NVQ in Pharmacy Services or Functional Skills Level 2 (Maths, English and Science) qualification.

The job requires the successful applicant to hold or complete a level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship programme within 2 years. The post holder who successfully completes the 2-year course and associated study will be expected to register as a Science Manufacturing Technician with the Science Council.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high-quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.

We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the Month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars, and Service Awards.

We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff surveys.

“Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool.”

Please relate to the attached job description for a more comprehensive list of duties.

Some aspects may include:

Actively participate in the identification and recording of non-conformities and advising senior colleagues of issues in order to minimise disruption to the activities of the unit. Participate in the aseptic preparation of medicines for seriously ill patients such as those receiving chemotherapy within defined timescales. Perform pre, in-process, and post-manufacture checks of prepared aseptic medicines. Ensure that cleaning in all areas of the production unit is completed according to GMP and departmental policies and procedures. To ensure ingredients and disposables are assembled, disinfected and transferred through the Aseptic Services Unit appropriately. Plan personal and departmental activity workload. Accurately prepare worksheets and labels for aseptic products using the unit's computer system. Assist in the development of standard operating procedures and documentation for use within the aseptic service. Supervise personnel in operating within GMP compliance. Regularly analyse documented GMP Observations, referring issues to Lead Technician and Authorised Pharmacists where non-compliance or deviation identified. Assist the Principal/Senior Technicians in managing the Aseptic Services stock takes. Prepare environmental samples and check detailed documentation for dispatch to QC.

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Jan 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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