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    Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Bristol, United Kingdom - North Bristol NHS Trust

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    Job summary

    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 ProceduresPrepare, in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice, Aseptic injectables using isolator technologyTo accurately record and maintain all elements of paper-work related to the preparation of products and maintenance of the facilitySupport the supervision of assistants working within Pharmacy Technical Services and support the delivery of their trainingTo assist in the maintenance of the environment, ensuring that the cleanliness of the facility is to GMP standards

    About us

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

    Job description

    Job 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

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

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

    Desirable

  • 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

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

  • Ability to motivate others within the team setting
  • Proficiency to use computers - Ability to manipulate windows driven software applications
  • Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

    Essential

  • 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

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

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