Pharmacy Technician - Aseptic Services

Job overview

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 Manufacturing  Technician 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To organise the workload in the areas for which responsibility has been delegated and to deploy the available staff in the most effective manner. Adhere to and ensure that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read/understood and observed by all staff at all times. To demonstrate a team approach by adapting to and working confidently and competently in each area within Aseptic Services, as required by the Aseptic Services Pharmacist and the needs of the service. To maintain and update documents relating to equipment, facilities and training and to report deviations from specified operating conditions, as required by the Aseptic Services Pharmacist. To liaise with customers, quality control personnel and carriers to ensure the prompt dispatch and delivery of all aseptic products, ensuring all handling and storage conditions are met and maintained. To collate and provide to Senior Technician - Aseptic Services end of month workload statistics for areas where responsibility has been delegated.