Deputy Lead Pharmacy Technician: Aseptic Services

Job overview

Here at the university hospitals Dorset we are looking for a highly diligent conscientious professional to be one of our  Deputy Lead Pharmacy Technician in Aseptic Services.

This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacy technician to play a key role in supporting the unit with the preparation, quality control, and safe dispensing of cytotoxic and immunotherapy agents prepared in the Aseptic Unit in Poole.

Within our team we value all our team members and their development. The post holder will support the management of the unit and staff within our UHD Aseptic Service team.

• Full-time (37.5 hours per week) job share considered.
• Weekend shifts 1 in 5 (either Saturday or Sunday) and one or two Bank Holiday shifts per year.
• Would consider band 5 to 6 progression. Training and clear objective would be set.

This role requires General Pharmaceutical Council Registration

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

To support the Lead Technician to ensure a comprehensive service complying with the relevant legislation, good practices and following standard operating procedures.

This role requires extensive technical knowledge in aseptic preparation of injectable cytotoxic and immunotherapy agents. Adherence to regulatory standards, and a commitment to ensuring the safety and efficacy of aseptic products. The technician will support the leading of daily operations in the Aseptic Preparation Unit, as well as the support the ongoing QMS for the unit, and provide mentorship to junior staff.

To work alongside the aseptic team  and cancer pharmacists in providing  the preparation, quality control, and safe dispensing of cytotoxic and Immunotherapy agents that is required for the delivery of chemotherapy, and CIVAs products for both adult and paediatric patients.

To assist in training members of pharmacy staff.

To assist and manage the daily technical  service in cancer and its future development in accordance with national, local and departmental legislation, guidelines and policies.

To assist in managing technical staff, resources, activity and information for the service and ensuring it meets the needs of the Trust’s strategy.

To assist in the quality management systems to ensure standards are met.

To assist in staff management such as rotas and appraisals.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.