Job summary
Do you have experience in Aseptic production or in manufacturing, laboratory or pathology and would like to join our small but growing pharmacy technical service. We are looking for a motivated support worker who holds an NVQ 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent or is willing to undertake the qualification. If you hold manufacturing or laboratory experience this is an exciting opportunity to change direction.The successful post holder will need to be dynamic and flexible and demonstrate excellent attention to detail with fine manual dexterity skills. Our service provides a wide range of chemotherapy and other aseptically prepared medicines to patients across Buckinghamshire from our two main hospital sites, Stoke Mandeville and Wycombe.This role is both interesting and varied, with unlimited learning available to the successful post holder. We are a developing and improvement led team, committed in supporting you to reach your full potential. We offer a full training programme using a variety of resources and provide opportunities to further develop in technical services and the wider pharmacy. There will also be future opportunities to progress towards the NVQ 3 registered technician qualification.

Main duties of the job

• To maintain an up to date broth test and hatch transfer validation in order to be able to work in the aseptic suite.
• To prepare cytotoxics, monoclonal antibodies and other aseptic products on a day to day basis in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• To ensure that handling and storage procedures are strictly followed for cytotoxic/aseptic medicines and that any spillages are cleared in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Cleaning of isolators on a sessional basis.
• To assist in the Quality Control and Quality Assurance of aseptic preparation area according to standard operating procedures

About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• Sound Education background GCSE or equivalent
• NVQ 2 pharmacy services or equivalent

Desirable

• Other recent relevant qualification received

Experience
Essential

• Sound understanding of Good manufacturing practice(GMP)

Desirable

• Experience working in hospital pharmacy or manufacturing
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment
• Experience in stock control and storage conditions

Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Ability to work to Standard operating Procedures in accurate and timely manner
• Ability to work well within a team and work alone
• Able to recognise limits of own competencies and refer and seek advice from colleagues
• Ability to work in a calm and organised manner
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and written
• To be courteous with all customers including patients, members of the public and other healthcare professionals
• To demonstrate sound numeracy, literacy and attention to detail

Special circumstances
Essential

• To participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas on a rota basis

Desirable

• Full driving license

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.