Band 5 - Senior Production Technician, Pharmacy - Technical Services

The post holder will be required to provide technical pharmacy support to the Pharmacy Production/Aseptic services and ensure that all products are appropriately, efficiently and cost effectively prepared within the unit, according to the Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and that pharmaceutical guidelines relevant to aseptic dispensing (production) and departmental procedures are followed To provide pharmaceutical advice to patients / carers / ward staff To supervise the activity of Pharmacy Assistants, student production technicians and rotational Pharmacy Technicians. To perform in-process checks for aseptically prepared/manufactured products and non-sterile products, after undertaking an accreditation program. To participate in aseptic preparation of Cytotoxic, Biological medicinal products, and CIVAS. To provide the final technical check for prepared Aseptic products. This includes checking of ingredients/starting components, worksheet, label, drug volumes and product integrity. To support and participate in the maintenance of the Pharmaceutical Quality Systems within the technical services department To ensure maintenance of the pharmacy manufacturing unit facilities (including monitoring, calibration, validation and general maintenance) is carried out.Working for our organisation With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/ We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected]. If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Production Technician to support the Pharmacy Preparative Services in the provision of chemotherapy to patients within the trust. The manufacturing unit holds an MHRA Manufacturer's "Specials" License for its activities. The successful applicant will be a qualified technician, with experience of aseptic compounding, production (Nonsterile), teamwork, staff supervision and work planning. You will also be expected to act as an expert witness for SMT (Science Manufacturing Technician) students. Applicants should hold a valid BTEC, NVQ level 3 or SMT certificate and be registered with a relevant professional body. The department provides a stimulating, friendly and professionally rewarding environment for staff to further develop their technical expertise. Our teams have worked hard to redesign our services and have utilised technology and information effectively to deliver a high-quality service for patients.

• Newly qualified or due to qualify SMT students or Pre-reg Technicians would be considered for the role.