Pharmacy Manufacturing Technician
Job Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Band 4 Manufacturing Technician to join our highly specialised, friendly team as a Senior Production Operator. You will work in a variety of pharmaceutical cleanroom environments and hold an accreditation for, or able to work towards, Pre-& In Process Accuracy Checking (PIPC).
We are looking for an individual who meets our health board and related professional values and standards, demonstrating these to improve patients experience with the delivery of a timely, high quality and patient-focused service.
The job is based at St Mary's Pharmaceutical Unit (SMPU) in Cardiff. The unit provides Pharmacy Technical Services preparing aseptic chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition for patients at University Hospital of Wales (UHW), including innovative and transformative Clinical Trials and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs). In addition to this the unit manufactures 'specials' medicinal products to meet the individual clinical needs of a patient under MHRA license for pharmacies across the UK.
Previous experience working in an MHRA licensed manufacturing facility or comparable production environment is essential.
Main duties of the job
To receive and process chemotherapy and PN prescriptions and manufacturing orders.
Perform aseptic tray and batch set-up.
Perform pre-process and in process accuracy checks for preparation and manufacture of medicinal products.
Prepare and manufacture pharmaceutical products using a variety of techniques.
To participate in the pharmaceutical quality system.
To participate in process and operator validation and equipment verification and calibration.
To work in a clean room environment wearing specialist clean room clothing.
To take responsibility for maintaining effective stock control and security of starting materials and consumables required for production areas.
To be responsible for the security and personal safe handling of high cost and/or high-risk starting materials and medicines related to production.
Computer skills to include word processing and data entry i.e. spreadsheets and databases.
Good numeracy skills including calculations, percentages, decimal, fractions.
Manual dexterity to manipulate injections or prepare pharmaceutical products.
Approachable and professional manner.
Ability to remain calm in a busy environment.
Committed to continuing professional development.
To participate in staff performance and appraisal schemes, staff rotas including if necessary early and late sessions, weekend and bank holidays.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job responsibilities
NHS Wales Pharmacy Technical services will gradually transition to a centralised Transforming Access to Medicines (TrAMs) service hosted by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP).
The current service provided by Cardiff & Vale University Health Board and its employees will therefore transfer to NWSSP in line with the transition period.
Please contact the recruiting manager if you wish to discuss this further. More information on the TrAMs programme can be found here: Transforming Access to Medicines - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services and BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent or a HNC/HND or equivalent in a science subject, or a degree and relevant experience.
- Verbal and written communication of basic information with professional colleagues. Use of information technology including spreadsheets and databases. Mathematical calculation. Well-developed physical accuracy and hand-eye co-ordinatio
- Ability to organise and prioritise own work. Have the ability to cope with extended periods of work. Enthusiastic and personable. Have a flexible approach to work to meet the needs of the service. Ability to exercise own initiative and make decisions in complex and unpredictable situations. Eagerness to learn new skills
Desirable
- Registered with either the GPhC, Science Council or equivalent professional registration. Understanding and responsive to patient needs
- Training or supervising experience. Experience of working in a Licenced Manufacturing Unit. General dispensing
- Teaching and training other people. Ability to speak Welsh.
skills
Essential
- Verbal and written communication of basic information with professional colleagues. Use of information technology including spreadsheets and databases. Mathematical calculation. Well-developed physical accuracy and hand-eye co-ordination.
- Concentration when subject to unpredictable working patterns and for long periods of time
Manufacturing Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of a manufacturing or assembly unit or equivalent environment or laboratory
Desirable
- Training or supervising experience. Experience of working in a Licenced Manufacturing Unit. General dispensing
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
SMPU
Heath
Cardiff
CF14 4HY
