09 Oct
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Southampton
Job description
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role
Main duties of the job
There is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacy technician or science manufacturing technician to become part of the clinical trials pharmacy aseptic team focusing on the delivery of aseptic clinical trials at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, by working in our oncology, CIVAS and advanced therapy units.
The role will involve set-up,
preparation and dispensing of aseptic products for clinical trials and building worksheets on our in-house compounding system to allow the safe and efficient manufacture of clinical are looking for either a current band 5 with relevant experience, or will offer you a band 4 progression role with support to develop competencies and skills to become a band 5.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site for 5 days a week (Monday-Friday). Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast,
with an international airport and direct trains to London.
The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of medicines innovation and development, by playing a part in research that will shape the future of medical treatments.
UHS hosts a large variety of studies, including novel cell therapies and phase 1 trials, for various specialities such as cancer, neurology, ophthalmology, and haematology.
You will work closely with the specialist pharmacist teams in clinical trials, advanced therapies, haematology / oncology and our technical services team,
and the research teams to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of investigational medicinal products (IMPs) in compliance with regulatory standards and protocols.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities : You will be responsible for organising daily clinical trials workload to ensure the requirements of the service are met, prepare & dispense aseptic products for clinical trials (including chemotherapy and advance medicinal products), and build & maintain up to date Clinical Trials an overview of the main duties and to understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail, please see the Job Description and Additional Information Sheet documents also attached.
This role will also involve a weekend working commitment in the aseptic units,
which would be half a day every 6 weeks.
What experience / skills are needed : Pre- and in-process checking within aseptic unit(s) (PIPC) accreditation, or willingness to work towards this qualification.
You will need great attention to detail, organisational skills, knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and be passionate about providing high standards of patient care to patients enrolled on clinical trials.
Attached you will find the person specification, which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role.
We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
If you are hired as a band 4, there will be a framework in place for the training and targets to meet to progress to a Band 5.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient Values
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required band 4
Essential
- Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC / registered Science Manufacturing Technician (Apprenticeship Standard- Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals processing) in UK by the Science Council or working towards qualifications suitable for registration as a pharmacy technician / Science Manufacturing Technician (Apprenticeship Standard) with the GPhC / Science Council within the next six months.
- Numerate and literate GCSE in Maths and English A* to C or equivalent or IELTS test score 7 as required by GPhC if overseas candidate
Desirable
Additional pharmacy qualifications Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Management training Practice supervisor or TAQA Medicines Management qualification PIPC ACPT
Previous or relevant experience necessary band 4
Essential
- Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics)
- Dealing with customers and / or patients
- Maintaining continuous professional development requirements or training portfolio
Desirable
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- Stock control / ordering experience
- Providing a ward-based medicines management service
- Aseptic pharmacy experience
- Clinical trials or research experience
- Experience of using JAC or similar pharmacy based computer systems
Aptitudes and skills required Band 4
Essential
- Communicate accurately and effectively in English with others both in speaking and in writing
- Attention to detail and accurate in work dispensing, calculations
- Able to use a range information technology programmes effectively
- Demonstrate times when able to work effectively under pressure
- Able to use initiative, but know their own limitations and professional boundaries
- Tactful and show empathy
- Demonstrates being able to organise their and others workload and prioritise effectively
- Effectively work as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of supervision of staff or trainees
- Participation in team meetings
Qualifications / training required Band 5
Essential
- Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC / registered Science Manufacturing Technician (Apprenticeship Standard- Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals processing) in UK by the Science Council
- Numerate and literate GCSE in Maths and English A* to C or equivalent or IELTS test score 7 as required by GPhC if overseas candidate
- One of the following additional pharmacy qualifications - Accredited Checking PT (ACPT) Pre and In Processing Checking (PIPC) medicine management accreditation , TAQA assessor , CIPS level 4, foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day to day operational management of staff and workload
- Experience of staff management / operational workload supervision
- Additional pharmacy qualifications Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Foundation management or other recognised management qualification or demonstrable management experience TAQA Medicines Management qualification PIPC ACPT CIPS level 4
Desirable
Completion of Practice supervisor programme or equivalent.
Previous or relevant experience necessary band 5
Essential
- Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics)
- Maintaining continuous professional development portfolio
- Dealing with customers / patients
Desirable
- Experience relevant to role applied for Providing a ward based medicines management service , Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience
- Experience of JAC or similar computer labelling / ordering system
- Stock control / ordering experience
- Hospital pharmacy experience
Aptitudes and skills required band 5
Essential
- Communicate effectively with others both in speaking and in writing
- Good team worker
- Attention to detail and accurate in work dispensing, calculations
- Able to use a range information technology programmes effectively including Pharmacy Computer system and Microsoft office programmes
- Able to use initiative, but know their own limitations and professional boundaries
- Demonstrate times when able to work effectively under pressure
- Participation in team meetings
- Demonstrates being able to organise their and others workload and prioritise effectively
- Effectively work as part of a team
- Experience of supervision of staff or trainees
Desirable
- Tactful and show empathy
▶️ 4/5 Progressive Pharmacy Technician - Clinical trials
🖊️ University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
📍 Southampton