Opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care by providing essential aseptic products for chemotherapy and clinical trials.
Working within a large and progressive teaching hospital (King's College Hospital), offering exposure to advanced medical practices and research developments.
Engagement in ongoing professional development through training and supervising junior staff, fostering a collaborative and educational environment.
Involvement in the commissioning of new facilities, enhancing the capacity and capabilities of the Aseptic Services department.
Adherence to and promotion of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), ensuring high standards and quality in pharmaceutical services.
Participation in a diverse range of activities, including stock management, documentation, and quality control, providing a well-rounded experience in aseptic services.
Contributing to the trust's vision of providing world-class patient care, aligning personal values with organizational goals.
The "Clean Room Supervisor - Pharmacy Technician" at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London is responsible for overseeing the preparation and dispensing of aseptic products, including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition, within a busy Aseptic Services department. The successful candidate will support the Chief Pharmacy Technician and the Associate Chief Pharmacist, ensuring adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice and the timely delivery of high-quality patient-focused services. They will also play a pivotal role in training junior staff, maintaining equipment, and managing documentation, while coordinating environmental monitoring and participating in on-call and weekend duty rotas.
With the expansion of aseptic clean room facilities at the hospital, this role presents an opportunity to contribute to enhanced aseptic service delivery for both inpatients and outpatients. The ideal candidate should be committed to promoting quality practices within the pharmacy, ensuring compliance with established procedures, and actively supporting continuous improvement and patient care strategies.
With the expansion of aseptic clean room facilities at the hospital, this role presents an opportunity to contribute to enhanced aseptic service delivery for both inpatients and outpatients. The ideal candidate should be committed to promoting quality practices within the pharmacy, ensuring compliance with established procedures, and actively supporting continuous improvement and patient care strategies.
Opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care by providing essential aseptic products for chemotherapy and clinical trials.
Working within a large and progressive teaching hospital (King's College Hospital), offering exposure to advanced medical practices and research developments.
Engagement in ongoing professional development through training and supervising junior staff, fostering a collaborative and educational environment.
Involvement in the commissioning of new facilities, enhancing the capacity and capabilities of the Aseptic Services department.
Adherence to and promotion of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), ensuring high standards and quality in pharmaceutical services.
Participation in a diverse range of activities, including stock management, documentation, and quality control, providing a well-rounded experience in aseptic services.
Contributing to the trust's vision of providing world-class patient care, aligning personal values with organizational goals.
The Aseptic Services department employs roughly 35 staff and is responsible for providing 10,000+ cytos doses a year. It also supports many clinical trial studies particularly in haemato-oncology and liver. The Aseptic Services Pharmacy team screen and supply 9,000+ bags of parenteral nutrition per year for inpatient and home patients under the care of King's College Hospital.
The post holder will support the Aseptic Services department - under the management of the Chief Pharmacy Technician and under the overall leadership of the Associate Chief Pharmacist - to ensure the safe, effective and timely provision of aseptic products to all patients in King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The commissioning of a new second aseptic clean room facility at the Denmark Hill site in 2021, and refurbishment of the main aseptic facility to be operational in early 2023, has expanded the Pharmacy Aseptic Service at KCH to provide a more comprehensive service to our patients and the Trust. Throughout 2023/24 and beyond we will be expanding our service to patients as inpatients, outpatients and in their own homes.
The trust strives to improve to provide world class patient care. The successful post hold holder will know and understand the trust strategy and vision ( www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsf28a
The post holder will be involved in supporting the supervision of the day-to-day dispensing of aseptic products working to the principles of current Good Manufacturing Practice, within the Aseptic services department at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a large and progressive teaching hospital. They will be expected to work to the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice, undertake and supervise the day-to-day preparation of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, CIVAS, Parenteral Nutrition and clinical trials doses within the Aseptic Services department.
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality patient focused service within the pharmacy aseptic unit, including training of junior staff, dispensing, checking and contributing to the smooth running of all Aseptic services activities. These activities may also include stock management, documentation management and QC/QA activities.
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- To actively encourage the adherence to all procedures relating to the aseptic services department and to suggest changes in practice and procedures as appropriate.
- To be a role model and actively encourage adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice.
- To produce worksheets and labels using the pharmacy computer system in the aseptic department and as necessary at weekends.
- To liaise with the Senior Pharmacy Technicians to ensure the safe, efficient and timely delivery of aseptic products.
- To ensure that all documentation is processed and filed correctly.
- To ensure that all records and logs are completed correctly on a daily basis and to report any out of specification results to the Chief Pharmacy Technician or Associate Chief Pharmacist.
- To maintain equipment according to procedures, including leak testing of isolators and accurately maintain records.
- To support supervising other staff in the clean rooms and deputise for the Senior Technicians in their absence.
- To co-ordinate in planned environmental monitoring.
- To participate in the weekend and Bank holiday duty rota.
- To participate in an on call rota for products that may need to be prepared out of hours.
- To check volumes for other Aseptic Services and rotational staff after undergoing an accredited competency process.
- To support with the training of other staff members within Aseptic Services.
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1. Can you describe your previous experience in aseptic services and how it has prepared you for this role?
2. What specific skills do you possess that make you an ideal candidate for the Clean Room Supervisor position?
3. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
4. How do you ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice in a clean room environment?
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1. Can you describe your previous experience in aseptic services and how it has prepared you for this role?
2. What specific skills do you possess that make you an ideal candidate for the Clean Room Supervisor position?
3. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
4. How do you ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice in a clean room environment?
5. Can you provide an example of a situation where you identified a potential non-compliance issue and how you addressed it?
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To work as a Clean Room Supervisor in the UK, you'll need a combination of technical, managerial, and interpersonal skills. Here's a list of essential skills and qualifications that can help you succeed in this role:
Technical Skills
1. Knowledge of Clean Room Standards: Understanding of clean room classifications, ISO standards (especially ISO 14644), and protocols related to contamination control.
2. Familiarity with Clean Room Equipment: Experience with operating and maintaining clean room equipment, such as HEPA filters, airlocks, and gowning systems.
3. Contamination Control Procedures: Awareness of methods and best practices for contamination control, including gowning procedures, cleaning protocols, and monitoring techniques.
4. Quality Control and Assurance: Ability to implement and oversee quality control measures and ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, MHRA).
Managerial Skills
5. Leadership and Team Management: Capability to lead and manage a team of clean room staff, ensuring that everyone adheres to protocols and performs their roles effectively.
6. Training and Development: Skills to train personnel on clean room procedures, safety standards, and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
7. Project Management: Experience in planning and managing clean room projects, including handling schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
Interpersonal Skills
8. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with team members, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
9. Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues related to clean room operations and implement effective solutions promptly.
10. Attention to Detail: Precision in monitoring processes and maintaining records to ensure compliance with established standards.
Additional Skills
11. Health and Safety Knowledge: Understanding of health and safety regulations relevant to clean room environments.
12. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data collected from cleanliness monitoring and recommend improvements when necessary.
13. Regulatory Compliance Awareness: Familiar with relevant legislation and guidelines that govern clean room operations in sectors like pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or electronics.
Qualifications
- Relevant Educational Background: Typically, a degree in a scientific or engineering discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering) is advantageous.
- Specific Training or Certifications: Completion of training programs related to clean room management, contamination control, or quality assurance can enhance your CV.
Experience
- Previous experience working in a clean room environment is usually required. Experience in supervisory roles can be a significant advantage.
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