Lead Technician Education and Training Aseptic Services in Torquay

An excellent opportunity is available, leading Education and Training, for a suitably qualified and motivated person with proven aseptic services experience to join our small, supportive and friendly team. This key role involves developing, coordinating and delivering high quality training to the staff working in our Aseptic Services Unit in Torbay Hospital. You will work to maintain high standards of aseptic practice, support competency based learning and ensure all relevant staff meet the standards required for their job role. You will also participate in the cleanroom rota as an isolator operator.

Main duties of the job:

• Participate in and co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of Pharmacy Aseptic Services to ensure timely provision of chemotherapy, PN and other items to service users.
• Participate in the isolator operator rota.
• Plan, co-ordinate and implement all relevant training and competency assessments, at appropriate intervals for Pharmacy Technicians, Science Manufacturing Technicians and trainee Science Manufacturing Technicians in Aseptic Services.
• Plan, co-ordinate and implement the training and re-validation of other staff including Senior Pharmacy Services Assistants and Pharmacy Services Assistants within Pharmacy Aseptic Services.
• Participate in the pre and/or in-process accuracy checking of aseptically prepared items under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Act as Deputy to the Lead Technician providing leadership to the aseptic services team in their absence.
• Provide input into the departmental Quality Management System and carry out Internal Audit as required.

Person specification:

• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a practicing Pharmacy Technician.
• NVQ Level 3 and BTEC in Pharmacy Services or Science Manufacturing Technician.
• Relevant knowledge of aseptic services, aseptic dispensing and techniques, GMP and QA acquired through training, experience and knowledge.
• Specialised checking skills in Pharmacy Aseptic Services.
• A very good understanding of the relevant regulatory frameworks and standards relating to Aseptic Dispensing.
• Competent in all aspects of the Aseptic Dispensing process so that training of aseptic unit staff can be undertaken to the correct standards.
• Experience of assessing the work of others, feeding back appropriately and ensuring staff are working within defined SOPs.

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
• Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role.
• Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
• The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity.