Senior Pharmacy Technician - Aseptic Services inBrighton inBrighton PUBLISHED
MON 13 JAN 2025
Key responsibilities include coordinating aseptic unit operations, supervising staff, preparing cytotoxic products, and monitoring the work environment to maintain safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate must be a registered pharmacy technician capable of both independent and collaborative work, and will also support the professional development of junior staff while working towards recognized accreditations. The position emphasises mentorship, compliance with regulations, and significant contributions to a progressive cancer pharmacy service aimed at enhancing patient care.
We are seeking a motivated and passionate technician who is eager to contribute to the advancement of our Aseptic services. If you are looking to progress in your career and enhance your knowledge and skills, this position offers an ideal opportunity for professional growth.
Located along the picturesque Sussex coast, our region is renowned for its diversity and vibrancy. With stunning beaches and the beautiful Sussex Downs in close proximity, all our sites provide an exciting and inspiring work environment.
As part of this team you will be able to work with a variety of people providing an outstanding service to the Trust ensuring the safe and efficient provision of chemotherapy.
Join our team at UHS and become a part of our dynamic and progressive cancer pharmacy service. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on patient care and shape the future of oncology services.
University Hospitals Sussex (UHS) places immense value on its Aseptic pharmacy team, which has steadily grown in both strength and size over the years. We are delighted to announce an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Technician/Senior Manufacturing Technician to join our well-established team of dedicated professionals.
The job holder must be a registered pharmacy technician, will need to be able to work on their own and with other members of the pharmacy aseptic services team. Aseptic duties are to be carried out in line with the aseptic unit standard operating procedures (SOPs). Work within the pharmacy dispensary will be to the standards specified in the following: Pharmacy dispensing and labelling standards, Pharmacy departmental standard operating procedures ensuring compliance with Responsible Pharmacist legislation.
About us
To provide assistance in the provision of pharmacy aseptic services at RSCH for patients within the Trust including: supervision of staff, organisation of day to day activities, preparation of cytotoxic products, worksheet and label preparation and monitoring of the environment.
Main Responsibilities:
- Participate in co-ordinating the activities for the aseptic unit, managing staff placement and ensuring safe working practices within the unit.
- Ensure that aseptic duties are carried out according to national standards
- Work towards achieving regional/national accreditations e.g. Pre and In Process Checking (PIPC) as specified in the Assistant Strategy, and maintain an up to date portfolio of evidence to meet CPD requirements of the accreditation.
- Work towards achieving A1 assessor qualification and maintain an up to date portfolio of evidence to meet A1 NVQ assessor requirements.
- Act as a role-model and provide a positive mentoring experience for new and junior staff.
- Act as line manager for designated member(s) of staff taking responsibility for performance review and objective setting in line with Trust policies.
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