The Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit at Queen's Hospital Burton makes a range of medicinal products on its busy production lines generating an income of over �2.8M per year for the Trust. Following a period of consolidation the department now seeks Production Operatives to carry out manual, technical and distribution duties in line with Good Manufacturing Practice and the department's own operating guidelines. The successful candidates will be strong team players with the desire to learn and an eye for detail. The nature of the work can at times be repetitive but requires the operators to have full concentration for the whole of the process they are working on. Mistakes cost money leading to customers not receiving their orders on time so accuracy is paramount. Flexibility is also required as the operators may be required to work on several different tasks in one day and to flex their start and finish times to fit in with production plans and meet delivery schedules.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a team to ensure defined manufacturing schedules and quality targets are met. To carry out manual, technical and distribution duties in line with Good Manufacturing Practice and the department's own operating guidelines. To work within a cleanroom environment wearing full cleanroom overalls including over boots, cleanroom suit, hood, sterile gloves, mask and eye protection where necessary.

Closing date of applications: 9 September 2024

Interview date: 23 September 2024

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A& Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

• BTEC, NVQ3 or City & Guilds in Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Science or another relevant subject or equivalent experience

Desirable

• GMP/GCLP/GLP training, Registered Pharmacy technician (GPhC)

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of using a variety of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing equipment
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience in Hospital or Industry

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team and lead/motivate teams of workers
• Able to accurately follow written procedures under pressure
• Demonstrate basic ability to perform accurate basic calculations and numeracy skills

Desirable

• Good report writing ability and data gathering experience

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton on Trent

DE13 0RB

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