Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Aseptic Services

• Provide specialist technical support to ensure the safe and timely preparation of aseptically prepared medicines in accordance with GMP, QA and Trust requirements.
• Undertake technical validation of aseptic worksheets, manufacturing documentation and associated records.
• Support and maintain the aseptic Quality Management System, including audits, risk assessments, deviations, CAPAs and change controls.
• Ensure compliance with MHRA requirements, medicines legislation, NHS guidance and local policies.
• Participate in validation, qualification and environmental monitoring activities.
• Provide leadership within the aseptic team and promote a culture of quality, patient safety and continuous improvement.
• Support the education, training, supervision and competency assessment of pharmacy staff working within Aseptic Services.
• Assist in the investigation of quality incidents and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor service performance, quality metrics and production activity, contributing to audits and inspections.
• Work collaboratively with pharmacy, quality assurance and multidisciplinary teams to deliver a safe and effective aseptic service.
• Contribute to service development, workforce planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential

• Recognised Pharmacy technician qualification: Btec level3 in Pharmaceutical services (or equivalent) and/or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Service skills or equivalent
• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Accredited checking qualification and registration with North West framework (equiv to NVQ level 4)

Desirable

• ACT mentor
• GCP accreditation
• Assessors Award
• Medicines reconciliation training
• IQA qualification
• CIPS qualification in procurement and supply or equivalent

Essential

• Experience in day to day management of a pharmacy service
• Experience in staff management
• Relevant experience of a hospital pharmacy including relevant specialist pharmacy setting e.g. Clinical trials, Oncology, Aseptics, Purchasing and contract management

Essential

• Working knowledge of pharmacy procedures, practices and legislation including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
• Good influencing and teaching skills
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft word and skills for dispensing and record keeping
• Decision making and prioritising skills with good attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to plan workload for self and others, set goals, co-ordinate projects and organise services
• Ability to talk to/communicate with patients, carers and healthcare professionals clearly
• Ability to motivate self and others and coach and lead a team
• Good manual, accuracy and analytical dispensing skills
• Good patient counselling skills
• Working knowledge of training requirements for technical/support posts
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Problem solving skills

Essential

• Professional, reliable and with an ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Adhere to Behavioural standards
• Team player
• Ability to work alone
• Willingness to work designated shift patterns across 7 days in accordance with the needs of the service.
• Ability to travel as required
• Enthusiasm for work