Pharmacy Team Manager Technician - Aseptic Services

UHCW Pharmacy is undergoing significant transformation to prepare us to be a world class leader in healthcare. We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Pharmacy Team Manager Technician Aseptic Services to join us in achieving this goal.

The aseptic service at our hospital in Coventry is fortunate to possess a Quality Control laboratory with whom we work closely. Although cancer chemotherapy and clinical trial medication are our main aseptically dispensed products we plan to introduce the dispensing of parenteral nutrition in the near future. This is an exciting time for the aseptic service as there are many changes and opportunities on the horizon. The Trust is also part of a collaborative of hospitals seeking to rationalise and improve services across the local area. This is expected to bring additional benefits through closer working.

The post holder will be encouraged to be innovative and forward looking and will work closely with the Aseptic Quality Assurance Team to maintain and improve our high standards. Our spacious aseptic facility benefits from seven pharmaceutical isolators and a friendly and hard-working team of technicians and ATO staff., Our large Pharmacy department has an innovative approach to pharmaceutical care with floor-based medicines optimisation and management teams that utilise modern software applications to drive efficiency and clinical excellence. The Trust has recently introduced an all-encompassing EPR/EPMA system. We have strong links with the Medical School at Warwick University, the Department of Medicines Management at Keele University and the School of Pharmacy at Aston University., To lead and develop the pharmacy aseptic service provided to the Trust (and external organisations as required).

To manage and lead the technicians and ATOs working within the pharmacy aseptic unit.

To improve and maintain the aseptic service's Quality Management System (and maintain the standards required for the Specials Manufacturing Licence) working closely with the Accountable pharmacist and the Quality Control team.

You will be a registered Pharmacy Technician with substantial hospital aseptic experience, expert GMP knowledge and possess skills in both team and project management.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.