Band 5 - Senior Production Technician, PharmacyNHS
Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Production Technician to support our Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit at Watford General Hospital.
The successful candidate will be involved in the day-to-day supervision of manufacturing activities alongside colleagues, with a goal of delivering a high-quality service to our patients.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your cleanroom supervision and Technical Services skills, whilst embracing digitalisation.
The Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit holds an MHRA Manufacturer's "Specials" License for its activities.
We are looking for a qualified technician with relevant post qualification experience (in a hospital preparative services) to join our small, friendly team.
You must have experience of aseptic compounding, staff supervision, team working and work planning.
You will act as an expert witness for Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) students.
Main duties of the job
To prepare products appropriately, efficiently and cost effectively within the unit by strictly adhering to departmental procedures and in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), MHRA and all other relevant pharmaceutical guidelines related to aseptic production.
To provide technical support to the Pharmacy Production/Aseptic Services.
To supervise the activity of Production/pharmacy Assistants, SMT/SMPO students and Pharmacy Technicians.
To perform in-process checks for aseptically prepared/manufactured products after undertaking an accreditation program.
To participate in aseptic preparation of cytotoxic and monoclonal antibodies.
To support and participate in the maintenance of the Pharmaceutical Quality Systems within the technical services department.
To support meeting financial expectations for income generation and expenditure reduction targets within the department.
To ensure maintenance of the pharmacy manufacturing unit facilities (including monitoring, calibration, validation and general maintenance) is carried out.
Job description
To support and participate in the maintenance of the Pharmaceutical Quality Systems within the Technical Services department including Deviations, Change Controls, Risk management, non-compliances, Root Cause Analysis, Complaints and Recalls.
The post holder will work closely with the Technical/Cancer Services pharmacists, pharmacy/production technicians and production assistants, and all other pharmacy staff, medical, nursing staff, cancer unit staff and other staff, clinical pharmacists, QC/QA staff, maintenance contractors and the general public.
We provide opportunities for education and training and support continuing professional development.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, 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. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [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. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.