Band 5 Senior Support Pharmacy Technician for Aseptic Services

Job summary

The Cancer Services Division at UHB delivers world class cancer care to patients from across the country, with a range of specialised services in oncology and haematology, delivered by a team of specialist pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistant technical officers.

We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity to join our friendly and dynamic team, to assist in the provision of high quality aseptic services to patients across the West Midlands.

You will be part of an expanding team of highly professional and dedicated staff whose aim is to provide an excellent, patient focussed service.

The ever growing and expanding service is looking for motivated individuals to assist in building healthier lives for our patients, by developing the aseptic service which is critical to the treatment of our oncology and haematology patients.

Our aim is to provide our valued staff with excellent training including Quality Assurance to become skilled, highly competent and confident in their job roles. We encourage innovative working which includes the development and future proofing of our facilities to meet the growing needs of the service. We promote learning and development within our organisation.

If you require any further information or are interested in making an application please contact:

Louisa Knowles, Louisa.knowles@uhb.nhs.uk

Claire Russon, claire.russon@uhb.nhs.uk

Kamila Solowiej, kamila.solowiej@uhb.nhs.uk

Main duties, tasks & skills required

The role will include a variety of tasks, enabling you to develop your knowledge and skills through structured education and training opportunities. It provides a rewarding opportunity to assist in the preparation of cytotoxic drugs, monoclonal antibodies, CIVAS, OPAT and innovative treatments such as clinical trials in a safe and efficient manner according to Good Manufacturing Practice and National Standards.

Main duties include:

*Stock management

*Assembly of raw materials

*Worksheet production

*Pre-process checking

*Aseptic preparation in isolators

*In-process checking

*Cleaning of the unit

*Team leader and supervisor

*Co-ordinating the workflow

*Dispensing ready-made products

*Accuracy Checking of dispensed products (after completing the Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician course)

Training will be provided through in-house training packages as well as external courses, to ensure you feel confident in the role.

Opportunities for development include the Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician course and the Pre and In-Process checking course.

If candidates do not meet the person specification for the role, opportunities are available for a Band 4 to 5 progressional position.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Job description

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

*GCSEs -- Mathematics and English (Grade B/5) and four other subjects including Science (Grade C/4)

Or

GCSEs: Mathematics, English and Science (Grade C/4 or equivalent) and two other GCSEs (Grade C/4) and successful achievement of the pharmacy service skills Level 2 NVQ qualification (or equivalent)

Or

Three A levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Mathematics B/5 (GC