Production Technician Nottingham

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Production Technician to join the Pharmacy team in the Cytotoxic Chemotherapy Production Unit, City Campus, at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH). You will be joining a team of hardworking and dedicated professionals who formulate, prepare and aseptically compound medicines for our most vulnerable patients.

You will be a Registered Science Technician with the Science Council or GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician. If you do not currently possess the required qualification and registration status, you must be willing to undertake the Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) course to gain these, in order to fulfil all elements of the job role. The SMT course runs over a 2 year period where tutoring sessions will be delivered online by subject matter experts weekly, accompanied by study time to complete relevant coursework and assignments.

*The post holder must be in possession of Level 3 relevant Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent qualification and be a registered GPhC or RSciTech Technician to work at AfC Band 4. Where the post holder is offered as a training role, as they are working towards the L3 qualification, the salary will be determined at the point of offer based on the successful candidate's experience, qualifications and agreed development pathway. Appropriate Agenda for Change pay arrangements will apply.

Main duties of the job

You should familiarise yourself with the job description attached to this advert for the full list of duties and responsibilities.

The post holder will undertake all technical duties in the Chemotherapy Production Unit, participating in the provision of all aseptic services, in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and MHRA guidance, to ensure a high-quality, safe, timely and consistent service and contributing to the overall operation of the department.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH

Job responsibilities

You'll need to be able to work 37.5 hours Mon-Fri, as the service develops, you may be required to work a shift system including 7 day working patterns. The department offers a weekend and bank holiday service which you will be expected to participate in. If you are a skilled and motivated individual looking for the next career step, then you should consider applying for this role.

Qualifications

• To demonstrate they can be trained, gain new skills and work to set levels of competency
• Educated to GCSE Grade C/4 and above in English and Maths (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Level 2 Qualification in Pharmacy Support Services (including Pharmacy Manufacturing Modules) or an equivalent Pharmacy Production Qualification or Experience
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC OR Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) with Science Council
• Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing
• Aseptic dispensing course attended, e.g. Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines (Leeds University)

Experience

• Some experience in relevant field of work i.e. pharmacy production, quality control, laboratory work
• Ability to dispense aseptic products accurately following GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and SOP.

Desirable

• Experience in Aseptics and chemotherapy production

Communication

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Empathy with pharmacy customers
• Professional and approachable
• Confident & able to inspire confidence in others
• Can work well on their own or as part of a team.
• Self-motivated & able to motivate others

Desirable

• Able to lead a team to reach a common goal
• Negotiation and counselling skills

Analytical and Judgement Skills

• Able to assess and minimise risk in production process
• Positive thinker, problem solver

Physical Skills

• Manual dexterity to perform detailed technical tasks accurately
• Able to concentrate for prolonged periods
• Able to lift trays containing up to 5L of IV fluids
• Good IT Skills

Planning and organisation skills

• Manages their own time effectively, able to prioritise their work and work in an organised manner

Desirable

• Organise and co-ordinate work and training of others
• Teaching skills

Other requirements

• Conscientious and compassionate.
• Flexibility - will be required to participate in rostered, flexible shift working, including evenings and weekends and bank holidays.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure

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.