Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Technical Services - Band 3

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Job Overview

We require enthusiastic, hardworking and trustworthy individuals who have the ability to communicate well and work together to join our small team of dedicated staff.

You will be expected to participate in the manipulations of sterile injectables; including chemotherapy, TPN and CIVAS using isolator technology. You will assist in the preparation of associated paperwork, ensuring that we meet the exacting standards of the NHS.

A good general education, demonstrating a suitable level of literacy and numeracy is essential, along with basic IT computer skills. We offer the necessary training and validations to support your induction to the service and look forward to working with you.

Main duties of the job

To assemble and prepare pharmaceutical products in accordance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures

Prepare, in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice, Aseptic injectables using isolator technology

To accurately record and maintain all elements of paper-work related to the preparation of products and maintenance of the facility

Support the supervision of assistants working within Pharmacy Technical Services and support the delivery of their training

To assist in the maintenance of the environment, ensuring that the cleanliness of the facility is to GMP standards

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gl

oucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

If you are from outside the area, Bristol is consistently voted as one of the best places to live in the UK, with a rich history, thriving arts, music, gastronomic and independent retails scenes, excellent transport links and easy access to the spectacular countryside and coastlines of South Wales, Devon, and Cornwall.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• Aseptic preparation of injectable medicines and other sterile products using isolator technology
• Assemble associated paperwork and components for all aspects of service provision methodically and accurately following standard operating procedures
• Undertakes the physical and microbiological environmental monitoring associated with the facility.
• Undertakes the regular daily cleaning of the aseptic facility in accordance with GMP and departmental procedures
• Undertake the monthly and 3 monthly “deep clean” processes.
• Assemble non-sterile packs of emergency medication in line with departmental procedures and trust wide resuscitation policy
• Dispense associated medications that accompany the injectable product using pharmacy related computer software.
• Using dedicated pharmacy system maintain stock levels to ensure product and processes are charged appropriately and stock is re-ordered in a timely manner.
• Assists in the completion of QA records using the quality management systems.
• Maintain competency through regular training and validation following initial training.
  
  

To work together with the team to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service.

Person specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• English, Maths & Science (2 from 3) at or above GCSE grade 4 or equivalent.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Completed NVQ LvL 2 (or equivalent)
• Completed Pre & In process Checking (PIPC)
  
  

Work Experience

Desirable criteria

• Working within a large organisation part of a dedicated team
• Previous employment within a Pharmacy setting
• Knowledge of MHRA &/or GMP
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Competent command of the English language
• Excellent communication skills – Ability to use multiple methods to interact with a wide range of healthcare professionals
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Ability to motivate others within the team setting
• Proficiency to use computers – Ability to manipulate windows® driven software applications
  
  

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

Essential criteria

• Self-motivated individual with an organised and logical approach
• Able to accommodate changes of process – ability to work flexibly under pressure as part of a team
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Ability to prioritise workload – able to work using own initiative without direct supervision to achieve deadlines
  
  

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North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.