Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy Technician
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 318-25-T0334
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cheltenham General Hospital
- Town
- Cheltenham
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 (pa pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Pharmacy Manufacturing Technician / Science Manufacturing Technician
Band 5
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
Job overview
PHARMACY PIPC CHECKING TECHNICIAN (BAND 5) - developing the Cleanroom supervision role
An exciting opportunity to join the busy Pharmacy Aseptic Services Department has arisen at Cheltenham General Hospital. This post is based at Cheltenham General Hospital . As part of a regional cancer centre, aseptic services unit prepares chemotherapy for patients from Gloucestershire and the surrounding area, including involvement in a variety of clinical trials. The unit also supplies adult PN for both sites.
We have a vacancy for skilled, motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy or Science Manufacturing Technician who is ready to take on an exciting post within the busy Aseptic Services Department at Cheltenham General Hospital. Newly qualified technicians or students qualifying soon are encouraged to apply
Candidates will need relevant qualification (and be registered with The General Pharmaceutical Council if appropriate)
Main duties of the job
Duties of the job;
- To receive cytotoxic prescriptions , perform pre and in process checks on raw materials, labels and worksheets.
- To perform pre and in process checks in TPN.
- Cleanroom supervision
- Prepare, using aseptic technique , cytotoxic intravenous syringes and infusions.
- To generate worksheets and labels , assemble raw materials for aseptically prepared products
- To print and complete all paperwork checks on TPN prescriptions.
Working for our organisation
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To participate in the provision of a safe and efficient aseptic production service for Cheltenham General Hospital and to ensure that the service complies with all relevant legislation, good practice and quality standards. To assist in the training of new staff members, and to provide on-going support and training to all Aseptic Services staff. Provide accredited checking cover within the production unit to provide a high level of pharmaceutical care.
Please see attached job description .
Additional Contact:
Name: Ally Baldwin
Job Title: Lead Pharmacy Technician
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0300 422 3032
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Candidates will need a BTEC or NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical service (or SMT qualification)
- Candidates will need to be registered with an appropriate body
- 5 GCSE grade C or above including English and Maths
Desirable criteria
- Completed PIPC course
- Completed cleanroom supervisor course
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Hospital experience
- Aseptic experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good understanding of GMP
- Good understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Good written & verbal skills
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Emis pharmacy system
- Completion of TSET training
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Natalie Knowles
- Job title
- Lead Pharmacy Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 3032
- Additional information
Ally Baldwin - Lead Pharmacy Technician
0300 422 3032
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