Job overview

A new opportunity has become available for an experienced technician in Aseptic Services. The successful applicant will become part of a busy team working within a licensed aseptic unit offering a high quality service to both internal and external customers. The unit has facilities for providing cytotoxic chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies and gene therapy.

We require an experienced technician to assist with the provision of training of production tasks to staff including pharmacists, technicians, assistants and trainees. They must ensure that induction, training and competency checks are planned, delivered and documented in line with departmental procedures and protocols. 

The successful applicant will also be responsible for undertaking production tasks and supervising the workload within the aseptic suite so they should be organised and able to prioritise work effectively.  Accuracy, attention to detail and excellent communication skills are also essential requirements for this post. 

These responsibilities require the applicant to have evident experience of aseptic dispensing and manufacture. There is a structured training programme within aseptic services where you are encouraged to develop to your full potential.

For further information or an informal visit please contact:
Emily Barton or Gordon Elmes-Rudd (Chief Pharmacy Technicians, Aseptic Services) 01483 571122 ext 2386

Main duties of the job

The training of operators is an essential element of the Quality Management System that supports the manufacture of sterile products by ensuring production operators have the knowledge and technique to assure that products remain sterile.

The Senior Training Technician assists with provision of training of production staff taking part in GMP activities including pharmacists, trainee pharmacists, technicians, assistants, domestic staff and other trainees in collaboration with Chief Technician Training. They must ensure that induction, training and competency checks are delivered, completed and documented in line with departmental procedures and protocols. 

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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