We are pleased to announce a vacancy in search of a Production Technician at our Guy's and St Thomas' CIVAS units.

We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate with a keen interest in aseptics and quality to support our CIVAS units. You will work closely with nursing, pharmacy and other operational management teams to provide a patient focused service. You will specifically support the development of a team of staff who are involved in the aseptic preparation of advanced therapies and clinical trials.

We are looking for a candidate who ideally has experience in aseptic services and pharmaceutical quality assurance, with a desire to progress in these areas. The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail, working knowledge of aseptic technique and understanding of GMP.

Joining our aseptic services team at Guy's & St Thomas' is an exciting proposition, with significant aseptic estates development planned over the next five years and growing demand for clinical trials, cancer treatments, CIVAS and advanced therapies.

Don't miss out on being part of our dynamic journey forward!

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for an aspect of the day to day running of the CIVAS Preparation and Dispensing Units. They will support the aseptic preparation of advanced therapies and clinical trials. The post holder will be expected to work to the principles of Health and Safety at Work Act, Good Manufacturing Practice and Quality Assurance of aseptic preparation services.

The post holder must be flexible to working at other Guy's & St Thomas' Trust sites when required to fulfil the service needs of cross-site working.

All work must be carried out according to procedures and standards of professional practice in the Department however, staff are expected to develop safe systems of working, to ensure high professional standards of work conducive to patient safety.

About us

Guy's & St Thomas' Technical Services has one of the country's largest manufacturing facilities, split across a number of sites and involves around 140 staff working in licensed manufacturing and named patient dispensing areas. Services include aseptic preparation of CIVAS and chemotherapy, sterile and non-sterile manufacturing, clinical trials, quality control and quality assurance.

There is a wide range of expertise throughout the department and many opportunities to learn and develop from technical experts. We have cultivated a culture that actively promotes patient safety as a top priority. This ethos is ingrained in our team's values and everyday practices, fostering an environment where every member is committed to upholding the highest standards of care.

The extensive multidisciplinary team (MDT), including consultants, registrars, clinical nurse specialists, specialist clinical and technical pharmacists, clinical research teams and administrative staff work together in a dynamic environment to deliver seamless care to our extensive patient cohort.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description/person specification for full details on the role and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Good team member and team leadership

Experience

Essential

• Experience using aseptic technique undertaking validated aseptic preparation of a wide range of products
• Previous evaluated experience of delivering induction and competency based training e.g. Trainer the Trainers or equivalent / NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 - optional unit: 12 or equivalent.
• Previous evaluated experience of accurately supervising and checking aseptic preparation
• Demonstrated ability to work as part and lead a team.
• Demonstrable understanding of Quality issues and Quality Management processes

Qualification and knowledge

Essential

• NVQ Pharmacy services Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent) or equivalent plus Professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council OR Completion of Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3 apprenticeship OR Academic qualification (at least BSc) related to medicines for Human Use plus substantial experience working in a GMP-compliant facility preparing/manufacturing medicines for Human Use. This includes experience performing: o Aseptic Manipulations o Assembly of starting materials o Environmental monitoring o In-process checking o Preparation of production documentation
• Pre and In Process Checking Accreditation (PIPC) or equivalent in house accreditation

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guys CIVAS

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

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