Science Manufacturing Technician

Do you have a keen interest in chemotherapy, clinical trials and parenteral nutrition? Do you want to be part of a fantastic team making a real difference to people's lives? Our busy units make chemotherapy and other aseptic products to support patients across North West London and beyond. Through our support for numerous clinical trials, we also are at the cutting edge of developing treatments for the future. We are looking for a hardworking, organised Apprentice to join our pharmacy aseptic team. The post will be based at either Hammersmith or the Charing Cross site and will require studying online on a weekly basis and in addition to independent learning. You will participate in the preparation of chemotherapy, clinical trials and parenteral nutrition, for both adults and neonates. The post holder will also play an active role in the day to day running of the aseptic unit.,

• To participate in the compounding of aseptically prepared products mainly cytotoxics and clinical trials.
• To assist in the maintenance of adequate stock levels of raw materials and sundries required for compounding
• To input prescription information using the Pharmacy Computer system
• To assist in the use of computerised stock control system and maintain accurate stock levels
• To assist in maintaining the integrity of the production environment, in compliance with standard operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice
• To participate in the distribution of pharmaceuticals to the end users
• To help maintain all necessary logs, files and records
• To assist in the gathering of statistical information
• To enhance the quality of patient care
• To demonstrate a whole-system patient focused approach
• To communicate with patients and health care professionals
  
  At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

If you share our high standards and positive attitude, we'd love to hear from you. We offer a fantastic NHS pay and benefits package, including inner London weighting and 27 days annual leave on start. We offer the chance to be part of a close team working in a friendly department in a prestigious hospital. On joining you will be offered a comprehensive induction programme and further opportunities to develop your career in the aseptics team.