Job Summary
The Senior Production Operator post activities cover's pre and in-process accuracy checks, manufacture and visually checks aseptically prepared medicines, providing clinical technical services within the Medicines Unit and Radiopharmacy, under a Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Manufacturer's "Specials"
Licence to ensure delivery of a timely, high quality and patient-focused service across Wales
- They will undertake clean room activities in the Medicines unit and Radiopharmacy, using aseptic techniques including the use of semi-automated equipment to batch manufacture medicines, in accordance with clean room behaviour principles.
- They will participate in the Pharmacy Quality Management System, undertaking pre and in-process accuracy checking and visual
inspection activities to ensure the medicinal products are safe and effective for patient use.
- They will take responsibility for maintaining effective stock control, security and minimising waste of starting materials and consumables
required for individual batch production in their remit.
- This will involve wearing specialist clean room clothing within the Medicines Unit and Radiopharmacy.
Main duties of the job
The role holder's role include clean room activities, within both the TMU and RadioPharmacy, including clean room behaviour, aseptic techniques and the use of semi-automated equipment. They will be required to participate in the assembly and manufacture of prepared medicinal products, ensuring that the TMU, RadioPharmacy and the operations are completed in accordance with good manufacturingpractice (GMP), good clinical practice (GCP) and good distribution practice (GDP) requirements, Health and Safety at Work, Control ofSubstances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and Ionising Radiations regulations (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R), The HumanMedicines Regulations, and any other relevant statutory requirements.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offeringa comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visithttps://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other
Details
Date posted
25 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,898 to £30,615 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
043-EA042-0725
Job locations
Unit 5, Imperial Park
Celtic Way
Newport
NP10 8BE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences with NVQ Level 3/The Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing/Science Manufacturing Tech (SMT)/Equivalent scientific qualification at Level 3
- Cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol.
Desirable
- Accredited Pre- and In-process Checking (or be able to undertake).
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a MHRA Licenced Manufacturing Unit or comparable production environment.
Desirable
- Wider experience of pharmaceutical industry including procurement, stores and distribution
Skills
Essential
- Manual dexterity to manipulate syringes/injections or prepare pharmaceutical products, and good hand-eye co-ordination.
- Good numeracy skills
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Approachable and professional manner.
- Ability to remain calm in a busy environment.
Person Specification
Essential
- Manual dexterity to manipulate syringes/injections or prepare pharmaceutical products, and good hand-eye co-ordination.
- Good numeracy skills
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Approachable and professional manner.
- Ability to remain calm in a busy environment.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address
Unit 5, Imperial Park
Celtic Way
Newport
NP10 8BE
Employer's website
https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address
Unit 5, Imperial Park
Celtic Way
Newport
NP10 8BE
Employer's website
https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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