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Band 6 Technical Services Pharmacist

NHS
London
5 days ago
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The Royal Free (RFH) pharmacy department works under a 'specials' medicinesmanufacturer license. The RFH pharmacy department also holds a ManufacturingAuthorisation for Investigational Medicinal Products MIA (IMP), which allows the unit toprepare products for clinical trials. The Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit (PMU) is chieflyconcerned with the preparation and supply of medicines to internal and externalcustomers.
Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for delivering and supporting the specialist, senior and principal pharmacists develop a high quality pharmacy service across technical services. The candidate will work closely with the senior pharmacists and the chief technicians in assisting and organising the day to day running of the manufacturing unitincluding final checking and releasing of terminally sterilised and aseptic products, cytotoxics, and non-sterile products. When required the post holder will be required to support the Barnet aseptic unit. In order to do this, he/she will work closely with the rotational pharmacists, Senior Technicians and other junior staff working within the Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit and the nurses on wards/clinics.
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 top.
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more detail around main responsibilities and specification requirements.
Person Specification

Education

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
Royal Free World Class Values

Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values
Experience

Relevant and proven hospital pharmacy manufacturing experience or relevant experience in a commercial production unit.
Completion of pre-registration training year
Experience of working in Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit would be an advantage
Experience of working in a hospital environment in either preregistration year or post-registration.
Knowledge

General knowledge of Pharmacy Manufacturing Units.
Understanding of the role of the MHRA and legislations governing Pharmacy Manufacturing Units
Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice
Computer literate including ability to use email, Internet, and competent use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Able to speak, receive and issue instructions in English without the risk of misunderstanding
Able to work quickly, accurately and consistently whilst maintaining accuracy
Evidence of working well in a team
Logical thought processes
Able to perform calculations in order to determine amount of drug or material required to manufacture a product.
Personal Qualities

Able to work as part of a team (both inter and intra-disciplinary)
Able to use initiative and work independently
Good Interpersonal skills
Able to apply knowledge to practice
Willing to take responsibility
Self-motivated
Common sense
Good time management skills i.e. able to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines
Confident approach but aware of own limitations and will consult when required
Able to work in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure.
Flexible
Accurate / meticulous
Others

Professional appearance and demeanour
Willing to learn new skills and apply these in practice
Willing to assist in training and monitoring of Pharmacy staff
Able to participate in weekend services cross site
Willing to work at other Trust sites if requested
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.
£44,806 to £53,134 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS

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