Job summary
We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity to join our friendly and dynamic team, to assist in the provision of high quality aseptic services to patients across the West Midlands.
The Cancer Services Division at UHB delivers world class cancer care to patients from across the country, with a range of specialised services in oncology and haematology, delivered by a team of specialist pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistant technical officers.
You will be part of an expanding team of highly professional and dedicated staff whose aim is to provide an excellent, patient focused service.
The ever growing and expanding service is looking for motivated individuals to assist in building healthier lives for our patients, by developing the aseptic service which is critical to the treatment of our oncology and haematology patients.
Our aim is to provide our valued staff with excellent training to become skilled, highly competent and confident in their job roles. We encourage innovative working which includes the development and future proofing of our facilities to meet the growing needs of the service. We promote learning and development within our organisation.
For further information please contact:
Louisa Knowles, Advanced Pharmacist for Technical Services 01213718671)
Main duties of the job
The role will include a variety of tasks, enabling you to develop your knowledge and skills through structured education and training opportunities. It provides a rewarding opportunity to assist in the preparation of cytotoxic drugs, monoclonal antibodies, CIVAS, OPAT and innovative treatments such as clinical trials in a safe and efficient manner according to Good Manufacturing Practice and National Standards.
As the Deputy Accountable Pharmacist, you will complete the following duties:
* Work as the Authorised Pharmacist for the unit by final checking and releasing aseptically
prepared products and dispensed outsourced products
* Assist in management of the Quality Management System by completing complaints, deviations,
change controls, standard operating procedures and audits
* Attend various meetings in the department. Including quality management meetings, error/defect
meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings
* Train various grades of staff in the department, including students/visitors
* Have management responsibilities. Including drafting rotas, conducting interviews, managing
junior staff members
* Clinical duties. (The level of clinical duties can be discussed upon appointment)
Positions are available at the Melchett Road Aseptic Unit (Kings Norton) and the Heartlands Aseptic Dispensing Unit. Cross-site cover may be required, but can also be considered on a permanent basis if the applicant is interested.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their ‘whole self’ to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Both full-time and part-time positions are available.
Training and developmental opportunities will be provided within the role, via both internal training packages as well as external training courses.
This includes opportunities to complete:
* Leadership courses
* Aseptic Services for Managers course (University of Leeds)
* MSc Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (University of Manchester)
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
Both full-time and part-time positions are available.
Training and developmental opportunities will be provided within the role, via both internal training packages as well as external training courses.
This includes opportunities to complete:
* Leadership courses
* Aseptic Services for Managers course (University of Leeds)
* MSc Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (University of Manchester)
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Master’s degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
- * Professional registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- * Working towards a post-graduate pharmacy qualification or equivalent experience
- * Evidence of continued professional development in pharmacy related matters
Desirable
- * University of Leeds — Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines
- * University of Leeds — Aseptic Services for Managers
- * University of Leeds — Supervisory Skills for Technical Services
- * University of Leeds — Cleanroom Behaviour and Comportment for Aseptic Services
- * MSc Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance
Experience
Essential
- * Significant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience
- * Experience of working in an aseptic unit
- * Knowledge of Quality Assurance, Good Manufacturing Practice and Quality Control
- * Knowledge of guidance and legislation within aseptic services.
- * Previous participation in multi-disciplinary team
- * Demonstrates commitment and enthusiasm for providing high quality pharmaceutical care
- * Experience of teaching/presenting to other healthcare professionals/patients
- * Commitment to own Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- * Experience of working with a quality management system
- * Possesses relevant clinical knowledge in hospital pharmacy
- * Knowledge of national initiatives and guidelines, NICE, NSF
- * Possesses knowledge of available resources to answer Medicines Information queries
- * Able to work with drug budget information
- * Demonstrates good knowledge of hospital clinical pharmacy and current issues
Additional Criteria
Essential
- * Team worker
- * Good interpersonal skills
- * Good oral, written communication & presentation skills
- * Good computer skills
- * Demonstrates problem solving skills
- * Demonstrates empathy towards patients and carers
- * Able to work under pressure, prioritise work and meet deadlines
- * Able to use initiative and work without supervision when necessary
- * Demonstrates teaching/mentoring skills & ability to motivate other staff
- * Able to interact with clinical and managerial staff
- * Ability to manage budgets and deliver on cost improvement programmes
- * Demonstrates good critical appraisal skills
- * Ability to delegate work effectively to others
- * Ability to persuade, influence, negotiate and motivate.
- * Professional manner
- * Well motivated and reliable
- * Able to work with all grades of staff
- * Capacity to work calmly under pressure
- * Punctual
- * Trustworthy
- * Ability to travel across all service sites ad required by the job role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Master’s degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
- * Professional registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- * Working towards a post-graduate pharmacy qualification or equivalent experience
- * Evidence of continued professional development in pharmacy related matters
Desirable
- * University of Leeds — Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines
- * University of Leeds — Aseptic Services for Managers
- * University of Leeds — Supervisory Skills for Technical Services
- * University of Leeds — Cleanroom Behaviour and Comportment for Aseptic Services
- * MSc Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance
Experience
Essential
- * Significant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience
- * Experience of working in an aseptic unit
- * Knowledge of Quality Assurance, Good Manufacturing Practice and Quality Control
- * Knowledge of guidance and legislation within aseptic services.
- * Previous participation in multi-disciplinary team
- * Demonstrates commitment and enthusiasm for providing high quality pharmaceutical care
- * Experience of teaching/presenting to other healthcare professionals/patients
- * Commitment to own Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- * Experience of working with a quality management system
- * Possesses relevant clinical knowledge in hospital pharmacy
- * Knowledge of national initiatives and guidelines, NICE, NSF
- * Possesses knowledge of available resources to answer Medicines Information queries
- * Able to work with drug budget information
- * Demonstrates good knowledge of hospital clinical pharmacy and current issues
Additional Criteria
Essential
- * Team worker
- * Good interpersonal skills
- * Good oral, written communication & presentation skills
- * Good computer skills
- * Demonstrates problem solving skills
- * Demonstrates empathy towards patients and carers
- * Able to work under pressure, prioritise work and meet deadlines
- * Able to use initiative and work without supervision when necessary
- * Demonstrates teaching/mentoring skills & ability to motivate other staff
- * Able to interact with clinical and managerial staff
- * Ability to manage budgets and deliver on cost improvement programmes
- * Demonstrates good critical appraisal skills
- * Ability to delegate work effectively to others
- * Ability to persuade, influence, negotiate and motivate.
- * Professional manner
- * Well motivated and reliable
- * Able to work with all grades of staff
- * Capacity to work calmly under pressure
- * Punctual
- * Trustworthy
- * Ability to travel across all service sites ad required by the job role
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.
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
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).
