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We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Principal Pharmacy Technician to lead our Aseptic Services team at the University Hospital of North Tees. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team, contributing to the efficient and effective delivery of pharmacy services across the hospital.

Main duties of the job

As thePrincipal Pharmacy Technician, you will take on a leadership role within the Aseptic Services Unit, overseeing the work of Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants. You will be responsible for ensuring that our service adheres to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, supporting safe, accurate, and efficient operations. You will also play a key role in managing stock control, ensuring the safe and rational use of products, and providing managerial support to the Pharmacy Operational Manager

About us

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.

We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey

Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please relate to attached job description for a more comprehensive list of duties.

Some aspects may include:

Lead, manage, and supervise the Aseptic Services team, ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality services.

Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and guidelines related to aseptic manufacturing, compounding, and dispensing.

Maintain robust systems of work with proper documentation and procedures, ensuring a safe, accurate, and efficient service.

Act as an authorized signatory for pharmacy orders and non-stock requisitions.

Manage the production of aseptic products in collaboration with the accountable pharmacist and ensure staff and process validation.

Support the development of junior staff through mentorship, training, and participation in their appraisals.

Contribute to corporate objectives, including managing sickness absence, promoting staff well-being, and ensuring cost-effective operations.

Act as an ASCribe system manager, ensuring the quality of data in the pharmacy system.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Well established numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above in English and Mathematics) for current entry to training scheme. Pharmacy Technician Qualification (NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent). Evidence of Continued Professional Development Registered as pharmacy technician with GPhC Evidence of ongoing competency in aseptic preparation as recognised by QAAPS

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake further training to advance skills and knowledge in preparation for development To have successfully completed an Accredited Checking Technician Course* NVQ A1 or V1qualification Management Qualification Level 3 SMT qualification recognised by the Science Council Pre and In-process Accredited Checking Programme (PIPC) for Aseptic Services

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in production and aseptic services, in a hospital environment Experience of planning workload Experience in delivering training and

Desirable

• Experience of developing work processes and associated procedures Experience of undertaking appraisals Experience in staff management

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), COSHH and Farwell Audits Specialist knowledge of clean room technology, Quality Assurance and Cytotoxic dispensing/preparation Demonstrate ability to reliably check, input and record data and to identify discrepancies. Ability to pay good attention to detail. Demonstrate a good working knowledge of windows based systems, and be capable of using some Microsoft Office applications Be focused on patient care and the efficient and effective service delivery. Demonstrates practical knowledge of Quality systems. Experience in preparing SOPs

Desirable

• Knowledge of the ASCribe Pharmacy System

Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital of North Tees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE

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