Band 3 Senior Assistant Technical Officer

Job summary

This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than 1.6 million people a year through our three main hospitals: Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free.

We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our team making medicines for patients internal and external to the trust including a large number of home-care patients. You will be involved in preparing a wide range of products and will rotate around the three areas of production gaining experience in a wide variety of manufacturing techniques.

GCSEs (Grade A - C) in Maths, English and Science are required, and previous experience of working in a pharmacy manufacturing environment would be beneficial.

If you are a motivated individual, have good attention to detail and understand the importance of following strict procedures at all times, then this could be the role for you. Contact us if you require any additional information or to arrange an informal visit.You will be working 37.5 hours per week and be expected to work one in six Saturdays and Bank Holidays on rotation. Working some late duties/ shift working may also be required.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please note if high volumes of applications are received the vacancy will close earlier than stated, you are advised to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Main duties of the job

The post-holder is to assist with the provision and development of the Pharmacy Technical. Services department at the Royal Free Hospital rotating between each manufacturing area (Non-Sterile, Terminally Sterilised Batches, CIVAS and Chemotherapy). The prime function of the job is to prepare medicinal products either as batches or for individual patients against pre-prepared worksheets. The post-holder is required to work with his/her arms in isolators, LaminarAir Flow Cabinets (LAFCs) for long periods of time, with full concentration.

Overalls, gloves and masks are worn when processing. This role requires fine manipulation, so manual dexterity is essential, as is accuracy and attention to detail and good eyesight. The post-holder is expected to have knowledge of and work according to the principles of Good, Manufacturing Practice, in order to maintain the department's Manufacturing "Specials" Licence.

They will be expected to help the Chief and Senior Technicians in the unit with the training of all new staff working in the unit and re-training of any staff who have been absent from working in that part of the rotation for a long time.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Person specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths, English and Science - Grade A* to C (or equivalent)

Desirable

• NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 2 or Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) - relevant optional units or ability to study for these.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a drug manufacturing environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy production unit preparing aseptic products

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to communicate information effectively using clear written and spoken English
• Basic numeracy skills - the ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Understanding of the importance to accurately follow written and oral instructions
• Demonstrated good manual dexterity to undertake fine and accurate manipulative work.
• Ability to identify small foreign particles in manufactured products requiring good eyesight.
• Understanding of the importance of hygiene standards in the preparation of medicines
• Competent in the use of basic office computer programs

Desirable

• Competent in the use of pharmacy manufacturing computer systems
• Understanding of the issues in handling materials which are hazardous

Others

Essential

• Able to work weekends and Bank Holidays when required.
• Working with hazardous materials with appropriate PPE

Desirable

• Ability to work in areas requiring specialist clothing, such as sterile gowns, hoods, boots, masks and gloves.

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and work on own.
• Ability to sit or stand in a restricted position at a work station for periods of time
• Demonstrated ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift and handle materials safely.

Desirable

• Ability to maintain own professional standards, and support colleagues to do the same