Pharmacy Technician/Science Manufacturing Technician

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated production technician to work in the pharmacy production unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital. The role entails working in a cleanroom environment to undertake all workflow steps required to produce aseptic products, from generation of patient-specific documents, dispensing of the necessary starting materials, and use of negative pressure isolators to undertake aseptic dispensing of chemotherapy doses.

Previous experience in working in an aseptic unit is essential.

Applicants should possess NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and be a registered Pharmacy Technician or NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, together with a Science Manufacturing Technician qualification with Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceutical Processing. A Science Manufacturing Technician should be registered with the Science Council.

If neither of these registrations are held this post will provide training to complete the Science Manufacturing Technician training and level 3 diploma to register as a Science Manufacturing Technician. The postholder will be paid as a Band 3 until this qualification and registration is gained

Main duties of the job

The pharmacy production unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital supplies in excess of 30,000 ready to administer chemotherapy items per year.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated production technician to participate in the preparation of cytotoxics and other agents. You will be working as part of a multi-skilled team to supply chemotherapy to oncology and haematology units in Sunderland and South Tyneside hospitals.

The role includes liaising closely with chemotherapy administration units, nursing, medical and pharmacy production staff in order to produce aseptic products in a timely manner.

Job responsibilities

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.