Job Description

Here at the university hospitals Dorset we are looking for a highly diligent conscientious professional to be one of our Deputy Lead Pharmacy Technician in Aseptic Services.



This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacy technician to play a key role in supporting the unit with the preparation, quality control, and safe dispensing of cytotoxic and immunotherapy agents prepared in the Aseptic Unit in Poole.



Within our team we value all our team members and their development. The post holder will support the management of the unit and staff within our UHD Aseptic Service team.



Full-time (37.5 hours per week) job share considered.



Weekend shifts 1 in 5 (either Saturday or Sunday) and one or two Bank Holiday shifts per year.



Would consider band 5 to 6 progression. Training and clear objective would be set.



This role requires General Pharmaceutical Council Registration

Base Location:

Poole Hospital

Interview Date:

TBC



To support the Lead Technician to ensure a comprehensive service complying with the relevant legislation, good practices and following standard operating procedures.



This role requires extensive technical knowledge in aseptic preparation of injectable cytotoxic and immunotherapy agents. Adherence to regulatory standards, and a commitment to ensuring the safety and efficacy of aseptic products. The technician will support the leading of daily operations in the Aseptic Preparation Unit, as well as the support the ongoing QMS for the unit, and provide mentorship to junior staff.



To work alongside the aseptic team and cancer pharmacists in providing t he preparation, quality control, and safe dispensing of cytotoxic and Immunotherapy agents that is required for the delivery of chemotherapy, and CIVAs products for both adult and paediatric patients.



To assist in training members of pharmacy staff.



To assist and manage the daily technical service in cancer and its future development in accordance with national, local and departmental legislation, guidelines and policies.



To assist in managing technical staff, resources, activity and information for the service and ensuring it meets the needs of the Trust's strategy.



To assist in the quality management systems to ensure standards are met.



To assist in staff management such as rotas and appraisals.



Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.



Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.



To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.