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Band 4 Manufacturing Trading Account (MTA) Co-ordinator

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Band 4 Manufacturing Trading Account (MTA) Co-ordinator The Royal Free (RFH) pharmacy department works under a 'specials' manufacturers licence. The RFH pharmacy department also holds a Manufacturing Authorisation for Investigational Medicinal Products MIA (IMP), which allows the unit to manufacture products for Clinical Trials. The Pharmacy Manufacturing department is primarily concerned with the preparation and supply of medicines to internal and external customers including homecare services. The post holder will be working within the Manufacturing Trading Account (MTA) team which primarily is concerned with the business arm of the department namely "Royal Free Specials".
Main duties of the job The post-holder is to assist the Business Development Manager and the MTA team , with the supply of batch-made compounded unlicensed medicinal products 'specials', as well as patient-specific products. These products, produced in the Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit, will be delivered to independent pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, and hospitals (NHS and private) nationally. The MTA co-ordinator will lead customer relationships at an operational /day to day level ensuring smooth supply of specials. Overall the successful candidate will need to be an excellent communicator, well organised, enthusiastic and work well under pressure.
About us The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Person Specification Education Maths and English GCSE (A-C) or equivalent.
Good standard of general secondary education BTEC/Diploma or equivalent. Demonstrable experience in computer skills. i.e. be able to use Microsoft Office/Excel.
Willingness to undertake further training to advance skills and knowledge in preparation for development.
Experience Relevant and proven hospital pharmacy manufacturing experience or relevant experience in a licensed production unit
Ability to accurately input data using local pharmacy computer system.
Ability to work flexibly under pressure as part of a busy team, and also on own initiative as part of the defined role.
Tasks to be carried out in an accurate, methodical and organised manner
Knowledge of the pharmacy stock management system JAC
Skills Demonstrate a good working knowledge of windows based systems and be capable of using all Microsoft office applications.
Ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative, whilst supervising and leading a team.
Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, have a logical approach to problem solving and to form and maintain good working relationships.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure accurately.
Be focused on patient care and the efficient and effective service delivery.
Well-developed customer relations skills.
Personal Qualities Willingness to participate in and promote effective team working.
Good interpersonal skills.
Adaptable and flexible approach to work.
Good time manager.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£31,944 to £34,937 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS

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