Specialist Production Technician

4 weeks ago

Victoria, Canada The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for a team player with an active interest in all aspects of Production Services. As a Specialist Production Technician, you would join a core team of twelve pharmacists and over seventy technical and support staff to provide Pharmacy Production Service across the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman hospital sites. Services provided comprise a range of activities from non-sterile manufacture to the aseptic dispensing of chemotherapy. A wide range of specialist GMP equipment is also in operation across all facilities.

There are many opportunities for training and development in aseptic preparation services supported by a large team of skilled staff.

Interview Date Monday, 17 June 2024 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

Main duties of the job

The Specialist Production Technician post involves the preparation of CIVAS, parental nutrition, cytotoxics, monoclonal antibodies and clinical trials. The post holder will also be involved in staff training and supervision, processing of orders and documentation, monitoring and preparation of facilities and equipment and stock control and management. They will support the maintenance of Production Quality Systems and contribute to service improvement developments.

Applicants must hold NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent and BTEC National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent OR a Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing. Suitable candidates should also have practical experience working in licensed specials manufacturing and/or unlicensed preparation unit. They must be an excellent team player, have good verbal and written communication skills and be able to demonstrate practical and theoretical knowledge of GMP. Applications from students qualifying in 2024 will be considered but successful applicants must also be registered with the GPhC or Science Council prior to commencing post.

About us

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.

We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.

Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake a full range of technical pharmaceutical activities within the pharmacy production and preparation service under the direct supervision of a Section Lead or Pharmacist. To carry out preparation and / or manufacture of medicines from raw materials, having successfully completed the in-house competency based training programme that encompasses the concepts of Quality Assurance, GMP and Quality Control. Provide technical support to production services including carrying out routine procedures in the ordering, packing, distribution and storage of pharmaceutical stock.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent, and approved underpinning knowledge BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician's qualification OR Level 3 Diploma in the Principles od Aspetic Pharmaceuticals Processing Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC or registered Technician with the Science Council Completion of in-house competency based training

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Preparation and Manufacturing Services, Quality Assurance and Quality Control Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of Good Manufacturing Practice Experience of the manufacture of a range of specialist pharmaceutical products. To include demonstrable understanding of a range of pharmacy work practices and procedures Knowledge of environmental monitoring and an understanding of microbiological factors relating to aseptic preparation and licensed manufacturing An understanding of current legislation and guidance documents on aseptic preparation and licensed manufacturing Evidence of professional CPD Theoretical and practical knowledge of isolator and laminar flow technology Awareness of the importance and application of Health and Safety and COSHH within Production Services

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Experience of Isolator Technology and Laminar Flow Cabinets Experience of Pharmaceutical Quality Management Systems Experience of working in a busy hospital Production service

Desirable

Experience of CIVA, PN, Cytotoxics and aseptic manufacturing as well as the manufacture of sterile and non-sterile products

SKILLS

Essential

Pharmaceutical production skills to include a range of pharmaceutical preparations, setting up and calibrating complex equipment and handling cytotoxics An ability to follow written standard operating procedures General keyboard skills and accuracy in use of dispensing/manufacturing computer software Basic training skills Good organisational skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Good customer care skills Able to manage own workload and that of designated Production areas

Desirable

Ability to manage change

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