Pharmacy Manufacturing Technician / Science Manufacturing Technician

You will work as part of a specialised, friendly team as a cleanroom supervisor with qualifications as an Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) or Pre & In Process Checker (PIPC) providing this service based at SMPU, an offsite manufacturing and aseptic unit.
We would consider an experienced Band 4 Technician without PIPC with the potential to progress to Band 5 upon completion of PIPC training. Applicants due to qualify with Science Manufacturing Technician in November 2024 are advised to contact us to discuss their application.
Previous aseptic experience is essential for this role., + To receive chemotherapy and PN prescriptions, perform pre and in process checks for worksheets and labels, perform tray assembly and checks on tray set up
+ Prepare, using aseptic technique, chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition and clinical trials including ATIMPs
+ To perform pre and in process checks in PN and chemotherapy preparation.
+ Cleanroom supervision
+ Training and supervision of new staff
+ Participate in regular stock checks, The candidate will work under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidance and be actively involved in aseptic preparation of chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition and clinical trials.
Working with isolators and laminar airflow cabinets, utilising specialist equipment such as EM2400 Compounder for the preparation of parenteral nutrition.
To apply and ensure the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) are adhered to in managing clinical trials, maintain records of dispensing, including clinical trial material.
To participate in the internal ordering, stock control and distribution of aseptic and clinical trial products.
To assist in the instruction and supervision of pharmacy assistants, pre-registration pharmacy technicians, pre-registration and diploma pharmacists and pharmacy students
To participate in the induction and supervision of new pharmacy staff
To participate in staff performance and appraisal schemes and contribute to the staff training sessions.
To participate in staff rotas including if necessary early and late sessions, weekend and bank holidays.
To participate in departmental audits and service improvement initiatives
Prioritises own work load and that of other junior colleagues working within the same area
Ensure routine tasks are carried out within work area
Ability to work within tight time frames and under pressure within a busy environment.
Responds and manages changes in workflow priorities as the day develops
Skill to dispense complex medications and to undertake manipulations with accuracy and speed.
Works within standard operating procedures.
To actively participate in the continual improvement of the pharmacy service
Implement policies and propose changes to practices, procedures for own area
Implements SOPs within pharmacy technician teams
Actively participates in and maintains near miss and incident recording
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.
MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:
We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where diversity is celebrated. We aim to create a working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential no matter their disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity or marriage and civil partnership status. We are keen to break down barriers in the UHB, and encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
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To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Band 5 Aseptic Pharmacy/Science Manufacturing Technician.
Looking for an individual with aseptic experience who is passionate about making a difference and contributing to improving patient/carer experience to join our Aseptic Services team at St Mary's Pharmaceutical Unit (SMPU).
The aseptic services team based at SMPU provides chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition preparative services under section 10 for patients based at University Hospital of Wales (UHW). The service includes providing clinical trials under Section 37, both commercial and non-commercial trials requiring aseptic manipulation of patient doses. This activity is increasing year on year with significant growth in Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATIMPs)., + Possess excellent attention to detail
+ Excellent communication skills written and verbal
+ Good listening skills and be able to follow instructions and guidance
+ Ability to follow often complex operating procedures
+ Ability to meet deadlines
+ Work under pressure and maintain quality standards
+ Able to work as part of a team and demonstrate initiative, when required
+ Able to train others and deliver clear instruction, when required
+ Basic computer skills and demonstrate ability to learn new systems and understand new technologies
+ Time management skills
+ Planning and prioritising skills
+ Problem solving skills
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health
and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together". We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board's Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic
objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in
the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the
next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
+ We are kind and caring
+ We are respectful
+ We have trust and integrity
+ We take personal responsibility
As an organisation we strongly believe that it is vital our leaders exhibit the behaviours and values that we expect from all our staff.
We are a teaching Health Board with close links to the university sector, and together we are training the next generation of healthcare professionals, while working on research that will hopefully unlock the cures for today's illnesses
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.