Job Summary
We have a highly regarded Aseptic Production Unit (APU) at the Trust and moved into our brand new unit in 2023. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with an interest in Aseptic production. The role will involve rotations through cytotoxic reconstitution, CIVAS and TPN.
The post holder will contribute the running of an efficient and effective manufacturing service by contributing to the production and the distribution of sterile parenteral medicines.
You must have NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or Science ManufacturingTechnician or equivalent (or working towards these) and be a member of the GPhC, Science Council or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be delivering the day to day workload as member of a dedicated team, to include:
– Chemotherapy – cytotoxic reconstitution service.
– Parenteral Nutrition Service serving both hospital and home patients, including adult and neonatal products.
– Intravenous Additive Service to offer an extensive range of products for both Royal University Hospitals and external customers.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or QC laboratory practical work experience and/or substantial experience in an industrial/pharmaceutical setting
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of the preparation of aseptic products
Desirable
- Experience of using automated equipment
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services, Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent
- A member of the GPhC council, Science Council or equivalent
Other
Essential
- Enthusiasm for position
- Use own initiative and shows attention to detail
- Proactive
- Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker, able to relate to all staff grades
- Willingness to learn
- Commitment to work
- Reliable and flexible to the needs of the service
- Self motivated and ability to motivate others
- Ability to work as per departmental weekend, evening and bank holiday rotas
Skills
Essential
- Clear and accurate verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to use different IT applications
- Ability to work in a busy environment to meet deadlines and pay attention to detail
- Ability to work alone or part of a team
- Methodical with attention to detail
- Range of aseptic preparation and manipulations skills
- Ability to adapt to change
- Ability to show initiative and work efficiently
- Ability to supervise and prioritise tasks and team workflow
- Ability to set routines and implement new working procedures
- Ability to train others
- Ability to respond to non routine queries and escalate when outside limitations
Knowledge
Essential
- Numerate – able to carry out simple calculations
- Knowledge and application of SOPs and Quality Assurance systems, GMP and GDP
- Knowledge of COSHH
Desirable
- Knowledge of Clinical Trials and Hospital aseptic services
- Able to relate to all grades of staff within a multidisciplinary team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 26 May 2025
