Pharmacy Technician

The

pharmacy production unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital supplies in excess of

30,000 ready to administer chemotherapy items per year.

We are

looking for an enthusiastic, motivated production technician to participate in

the preparation of cytotoxics and other agents. You will be working as part of

a multi-skilled team to supply chemotherapy to oncology and haematology units

in Sunderland and South Tyneside hospitals.

The

role includes liaising closely with chemotherapy administration units, nursing,

medical and pharmacy production staff in order to produce aseptic products in a

timely manner.

To support the work in the

pharmacy production unit to prepare

aseptic, and cytotoxic products not commercially available.

To work in accordance with professional

standards, good manufacturing practices and current legislation, to ensure all

health and safety, COSSH and departmental standards are met.

To

promote maintenance of adequate stock levels of pharmaceuticals within the

department and to ensure all transactions are correctly entered onto the

computer system to minimise stock discrepancies and out of stock situations.

To

identify prescribing practice which does not comply with Trust policy or

practice and ensure the appropriate action is taken to correct.

To

undertake quality assurance, particularly by drawing attention to items which

appear to be defective.

To

advise staff and patients on routine pharmaceutical matters and to be aware of

when to seek further advice or to refer to a pharmacist.

To

carry out relevant administration procedures such as documentation, and record

keeping.

To

assist in the organisation and working within the department to promote most

efficient utilisation of time i.e. prioritisation of workload.

To

ensure cleaning and maintenance of environment and equipment used for

dispensing and aseptic/extemporaneous preparation.

To

promote the proper storage of pharmaceuticals within the department, rotate

stock and perform expiry date checks to minimise financial loss and out of

stock situations.

To

provide cover to all areas and functions of the unit as and when required.

To

undertake checking during the dispensing process. To hold the appropriate

checking qualification and if not to work towards obtaining this qualification.

To

Identify and pursue personal training and development needs with the objective

of improving personal performance and keeping abreast of new developments.

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,

and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we

may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Essential: - Experience in aseptic and chemotherapy production; - Ability to dispense aseptic products accurately following GMP (Good; - Manufacturing Practice) and SOPs.

Desirable: - Organisational skills; - Ability to prioritise workload

Essential: - To work as Band 3 : Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent; - Basic IT Skills; - Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services or an equivalent Pharmacy; - Production Qualification.; -; - To work as Band 4 : The postholder must be in possession of Level 3 NVQ; - Pharmacy with BTEC or equivalent, or Level 2 Qualification in Pharmacy; - Services, & Science Manufacturing Technician qualification with Level 3 Diploma; - in Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceutical processing.; - They must be a registered GPhC or RSciTech Technician to work as Band 4. If; - the postholder is working towards this or needs to undertake this qualification; - and registration, they will remain on as band 3 until relevant qualification and; - registration is gained.; -; - Appropriate checking qualification or willingness to work towards obtaining this; - qualification.

Desirable: - Registered Pharmacy Technician WITH GPhC or Registered Science Technician with Science Council

Essential: - Ability to work to the challenges and deadlines of the post.; - Ability to work under pressure.; - Enthusiastic & well motivated.

Essential: - Manual dexterity to perform detailed technical tasks accurately while handling potentially hazardous solutions.; - Able to concentrate for prolonged periods.; - Able to work in an isolator for prolonged periods.

Essential: - Adaptable; - Good communication skills; - Ability to work on own initiative; - Manual dexterity to perform detailed technical tasks.; - Good knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice.; - Good IT skills.