09 Oct
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Hampstead
Job description
Job summary
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than million people a year through our three main hospitals : Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal are looking for dynamic individuals to join our team making medicines for patients internal and external to the trust including a large number of home-care patients.
You will be involved in preparing a wide range of products and will rotate around the three areas of production gaining experience in a wide variety of manufacturing (Grade A - C) in Maths, English and Science are required, and previous experience of working in a pharmacy manufacturing environment would be you are amotivated individual, have good attention to detail and understand the importance of following strict procedures at all times,then this could be the role for you.
Contact us if you require any additional information or to arrange an informal will be working hours per week and be expected to work one in six Saturdays and Bank Holidays on rotation.
Working some late duties / shift working may also be required.
Previous applicants need not apply.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.
6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E;, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size,
scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle.
From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more detail around main responsibilities and specification requirements
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
GCSE Maths, English and Science - Grade A* to C (or equivalent)
Desirable
NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 2 or Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) - relevant optional units or ability to study for these.
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a drug manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy production unit preparing aseptic products
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communicate information effectively using clear written and spoken English
- Basic numeracy skills - the ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide.
- Understanding of the importance to accurately follow written and oral instructions
- Demonstrated good manual dexterity to undertake fine and accurate manipulative work.
- Ability to identify small foreign particles in manufactured products requiring good eyesight.
Desirable
- Understanding of the importance of hygiene standards in the preparation of medicines
- Understanding of the issues in handling materials which are hazardous
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and work on own.
- Ability to sit or stand in a restricted position at a work station for periods of time
- Demonstrated ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to lift and handle materials safely.
Others
Essential
Able to work weekends and Bank Holidays when required.
Desirable
- Ability to work in areas requiring specialist clothing, such as sterile gowns, hoods, boots, masks and gloves.
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