Senior Pharmacy Technician – Aseptic Services

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and passionate  Senior Technician who is eager to contribute to the advancement of our Aseptic services. If you are looking to progress in your career and enhance your knowledge and skills, this position offers an ideal opportunity for professional growth.

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Main duties of the job

University Hospitals Sussex (UHS) places immense value on its Aseptic pharmacy team, which has steadily grown in both strength and size over the years. We are delighted to announce an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Technician to join our well-established team of dedicated professionals.

The job holder must be a registered Pharmacy Technician or  who will need to be able to work with members of the cross site pharmacy aseptic services team and other stakeholders.  Aseptic duties are to be carried out in line with the aseptic unit standard operating procedures (SOPs). Work within the pharmacy dispensary will be to the standards specified in the following: Pharmacy dispensing and labelling standards, Pharmacy departmental standard operating procedures ensuring compliance with Responsible Pharmacist legislation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

To provide assistance in the provision of pharmacy aseptic services at St Richard's Hospital for patients within the Trust including: line management of staff, organisation of day to day activities, preparation of cytotoxic products, worksheet and label preparation and monitoring of the environment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Participate in co-ordinating the activities for the aseptic unit, managing staff placement and ensuring safe working practices within the unit.
• Ensure that aseptic duties are carried out according to national standards
• Work towards achieving regional/national accreditations e.g. Pre and In Process Checking (PIPC) and Product Approval Accreditation Programme (PAAP) and maintain an up to date portfolio of evidence to meet CPD requirements of the accreditation.
• Act as a role-model and provide a positive mentoring experience for new and junior staff.
• Act as line manager for designated member(s) of staff taking responsibility for performance review and objective setting in line with Trust policies.

Please read the JD for a more detailed list of roles and responsibilities