Science Manufacturing Process Operative Apprentice

The Pharmacy Aseptic Team have an exciting opportunity to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Science Manufacturing Process Operative Apprentice at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. You must be able and willing to help us deliver a safe, efficient and effective service to staff and patients in our hospital and in other healthcare organisations that we serve.

No previous experience in Pharmacy is required as full in-house training will be given. Whilst applicants should ideally have an NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services, those without will be expected to enrol and will be supported to work towards the appropriate qualification.

Applicants must be resident in the UK for the last 3 years and must not already be in any form of formal government funded education.

Applicants must have a minimum of 4 GCSE's grade C or above (or equivalent), to include Maths and English Language,

It is essential that you meet the entry criteria for the qualifications as detailed above. Even if higher qualifications have been gained (e.g., A levels/diploma/degree), you should ensure that you clearly state on the application form the GCSE qualifications (or equivalent must be certified) and the grades covering Maths and English. Certificates will be requested at interview.

As part of the Pharmacy team based in Aseptics, you will provide an excellent service to the Trust ensuring prompt and efficient production and supply of medicines. You will need to have a professional outlook and be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills.

Main Duties Will Include

• Assisting with the production of labels, worksheets and the assembly of required materials.
• Disinfection of ingredients and materials for use in isolators.
• Preparing a range of aseptic products in a negative isolator.
• Working accurately and methodically in a busy unit to deliver treatments on time
• Performing effectively under pressure with an excellent eye for detail

Carrying out training with other pharmacy assistants to perform environmental monitoring and cleaning of the isolators & rooms.

Accurately dispensing outsourced IV treatments.

Participating in our late, weekend and bank holiday rotas.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a

buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jacqueline Shuttleworth Job title: Lead Pharmacy Technician E&T Aseptic Services Email address: jacqueline.shuttleworth1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01273696955

For further information contact jacquelineshuttleworth1@nhs.net

Telephone Number - 01273696955 ext. 64045