We are looking for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our Aseptic services team.

The role will be focused on Aseptic Services and operationally support both the Radiopharmacy and our Outsourced dose banded medicines services. The successful candidate will also deliver and support training at all levels within the Aseptic Unit.

Experience of aseptic services is essential with previous Radiopharmacy experience desirable.

This post may be offered under Annex 21 AfC Terms & Conditions or as a progressional post, subject to experience, competency and suitability.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for organising and supervising Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officers (PATOs) within the Aseptic suite, incorporating Radiopharmacy, Aseptic services and Outsourced dose banded medicines. Covering for and supporting other Senior Pharmacy Technicians in this area as and when necessary. Additionally they will organise and supervise the training of all grades of staff in Aseptic Services and Radiopharmacy.

The post holder will collaborate with Quality Control Staff to ensure high standards of practice and adherence to quality management systems.

About us

Our Pharmacy vision is :

To provide a responsive and integrated Pharmacy service that gives outstanding patient centred care and is underpinned by a culture of innovation, safety and compassion

We're looking for people who want to help us achieve this vision, who will help us make a difference.

What can SaTH Pharmacy offer you?

• Patient focused service
• Supportive and friendly team
• Opportunities for personal development
• A department open to new ways of working

What can SaTH offer you?

• To be part of a trust embarking on a transformational journey
• A supportive environment to enable further development of your career and your skills.
• A developing trust with recent substantial financial investment to develop the facilities and services
• Access to our Leadership Academy

We believe in ensuring our patients have a positive experience of care.

Join the team and help us to create the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Attainment

Essential

• NVQ Level 3/ BTEC in Pharmacy Services or equivalent nationally recognised qualificatio
• Current registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
• Validated operator in Aseptic Services
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
• Willingness to undertake IOSH

Desirable

• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician
• Pre and In-Process Checking (PIP-C) qualification

Experience

Essential

• Recent operational experience working within a conventional Aseptic Unit
• Good dispensing/ distribution/ manufacturing practice, knowledge of stock control and procurement systems

Desirable

• Experience with an Electronic Prescribing & /or IT Systems, Experience in writing policies /guidelines
• Experience of maintaining a Quality Management System, including management of change, investigation of errors and deviations

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Pharmacy Department, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

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