Chief Technician Aseptic Operations - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Description

Chief Technician Aseptic Operations (XR07)

Weare looking for an ambitious, self-motivated and committed Pharmacy Technicianwho is registered with the GPhC to join our current team working in our busyRadiopharmacy.

Youwill work as part of a large multi-disciplinary team who make a realdifference to patient care and clinical research by delivering acomprehensive service across the Trust.Radiopharmacy is located within the Nuclear Medicine Department inBexley Wing, St James Hospital. Itoperates as an unlicensed aseptic dispensary under Section 10 exemption,managed by the named Accountable Pharmacist.

Expected Shortlisting Date: 22 May 2024

Planned Interview Date: 05 June 2024

Main duties of the job

PharmacyPreparative Services provide ready-to-administer injectable doses across adiverse range of patient needs. Preparation of Chemotherapy, intravenousinjectable medicines including antibiotics, and Parenteral Nutrition occursin our Aseptic Service, whilst our Radiopharmacy provide ready-to-useradiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapy use.

Forthe applicant possessing the right skills, knowledge, and ambition, this is afantastic opportunity to lead the radiopharmacy technical team and collaborate across the widerPreparative Services departments. Previous experience in Aseptic/PreparativeServices is essential and we will provide full in-house training through astructured training programme.

Thisis a full time role with 06:30-14:30 working day. Weekend, bank holiday, andout of hours service will also be contractually required based within theTrust Aseptic Services

Thisis a condensed hours full-time role across four days (37.5hours). Your timeeach day would be shared between Radiopharmacy (06:30 start time), andAseptics Services from late morning. Weekend, bank holiday, and out of hoursservice will also be contractually required.

About us

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is one of the largest acute trusts in England with MMPSbeing a highly respected and forward-thinking Pharmacy department.

MMPSis recognised in the organisation for our collaborative working and wecontinuously support our workforce to develop to their potential indelivering the best patient care.

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions.

Job responsibilities

Thisis a varied role working within the Nuclear Medicine department which willsee you completing many different tasks on a day to day basis. You will workwith the Accountable Pharmacist and Site Lead Radiopharmacist, taking a strategic lead for service andworkforce development, working closely with all areas not just in PharmacyPreparative Services but across Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services(MMPS).

Therole will also involve:

-Leading on the training of all staff across the department, including localtraining (such as preparing aseptic products), supporting staff to completeGPhC accredited Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications and Science ManufacturingTechnician course. These roles will also work closely with the MMPS Education& Training Team to support rotational student technicians and qualifiedtechnicians within Preparative Services.

-Lead on the management of the day to day workload liaising closely with theSpecialist Radiopharmacy Technicians, deploying staff in to the mostappropriate areas to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently

-Be responsible for ensuring the Radiopharmacy is fully functional and thatthe stringent cleaning and monitoring schedules are followed

-Lead on the development of our quality management system working closely withthe Accountable Pharmacist and scientist workforce

-Lead on staff management issues ensuring local policies are adhered to.

Asthe successful candidate you must have excellent communication andinterpersonal skills, be self-motivated, be able to work on own initiative aswell as working within a team.

Person Specification Qualifications

BTEC in pharmaceutical science or NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services
BTEC/Certificate in Aseptic Dispensing or Quality Assurance or equivalent

Experience

Substantial post qualification experience of hospital pharmacy, including at specialist pharmacy technician team leader level and comprehensive experience in aseptic dispensing/ processing, including
Absence management
Performance review of staff
Developing and implementation of procedures

Skills & behaviours

Flexible/adaptable
Enthusiastic & reliable
Professionalism
Able to motivate staff
Support and value staff and colleagues
Able to cope with conflict and handle difficult situations

Other criteria

Able to cope with a large and varied workload
Able to work accurately and under pressure
Excellent verbal, numeric and written communication skills
Analytical and judgemental skills
IR(ME)R competence

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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Chief Technician Aseptic Operations

2 weeks ago

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Leeds, United Kingdom Permanent

Job summary · We are looking for an ambitious, self-motivated and committed Pharmacy Technician who is registered with the GPhC to join our current team working in our busy Radiopharmacy. · You will work as part of a large multi-disciplinary team who make a real difference to pa ...
Senior Pharmacy Services Assistant

2 weeks ago

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Leeds, United Kingdom

Perform a variety of pharmacy support duties, some of which may be patient facing. These include stock management, dispensing and/or preparation of medicines in a designated area of MMPS which may include dispensary, aseptic facilities, warehouse and dispensary support rooms at w ...
Senior Pharmacy Services Assistant

5 days ago

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Leeds, United Kingdom

JOB PURPOSE Perform a variety of pharmacy support duties, some of which may be patient facing. These include stock management, dispensing and/or preparation of medicines in a designated area of MMPS which may include dispensary, aseptic facilities, warehouse and dispensary suppor ...
First Assistant/advanced Scrub Practitioner

1 week ago

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Leeds, United Kingdom

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies. Raise concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wro ...
Pharmacist - Hospital Pharmacy - 37.5 Hours P/w

2 weeks ago

Hunter AHP & Mental Health Leeds, United Kingdom

Hunter AHP Resourcing have an amazing locum opportunity for Band 6 Pharmacist to join an NHS hospital service in the Leeds area. · Brief Overview: · Carrying out a broad range of duties including drug history taking, assessment of patient's own drugs supply of medicines, supply o ...
Radiography Assistant/helper

1 week ago

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Otley, United Kingdom

**1. Job Title**: Radiology Assistant Reports to: Team Manager Band: 2 Department: Radiology Location Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust AfC Job No: JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY The Radiology Service delivers a diagnostic and treatment service for approximately 600,000 patients a year on 6 sit ...
Senior Pharmacy Assistant

1 week ago

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Sheffield, United Kingdom

You will join our team and receive training in all aspects of the aseptic preparation as well as the opportunity to obtain an NVQ level 2 in pharmaceutical manufacturing to support your future career in the NHS. People who have successfully completed this training package previou ...
Phlebotomist

2 weeks ago

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times. Adhere to Trust Aseptic Non-Touch Technique Policy (ANTT). Work unsupervised in our hospital settings, community clinics and undertakingdomiciliary (home) visits. A full driving license and access to a vehicle is essentia ...
Senior Pharmacy Assistant

2 weeks ago

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Sheffield, United Kingdom

Sheffield Children's are currently seeking driven and enthusiastic individuals who are looking to further their Healthcare experience and career in Pharmacy. Through a structured training package you will receive both on-the-job and academic training to support you to become a fu ...
QA Specialist

5 days ago

Consult Search Sheffield, United Kingdom

**QA Specialist** · **Sheffield with potential for some home working** · **Initial 6 months contract, could continue for 9 months** · **Pay Rate Dependent on Experience** · **Scope**: · My client is a global leading provider and manufacturer of healthcare solutions. Due to upcomi ...
Supervisor - Genetic Toxicology

2 weeks ago

Labcorp Harrogate, United Kingdom

**Do you have a scientific background?** · **Are you looking for a varied role which allows you to stay close to the science in the lab and also have direct reports?** · **Do you have experience supervising a team or are you looking for your next step in to management?** · If the ...
Supervisor - Genetic Toxicology

6 days ago

Labcorp Harrogate, United Kingdom

**Do you have a scientific background?** · **Are you looking for a varied role which allows you to stay close to the science in the lab and also have direct reports?** · **Do you have experience supervising a team or are you looking for your next step in to management?** · If the ...
Laboratory Supervisor

3 weeks ago

Labcorp Harrogate, United Kingdom

**Do you have a scientific background?** · **Are you looking for a varied role which allows you to stay close to the science in the lab and also have direct reports?** · **Do you have experience supervising a team or are you looking for your next step in to management?** · If the ...
Phlebotomist

1 week ago

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Huddersfield, United Kingdom

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of phlebotomists working for the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust · We are looking for individuals who must have evidence of a good level of education along with a determination to deliver high quality compassionate ...
Pharmacy Assistant

1 week ago

Hunter AHP & Mental Health Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Locum Pharmacy Assistant - Huddersfield - NVQ Level 2 qualification in pharmacy services necessary · Hunter AHP Resourcing have a brilliant opportunity based with an NHS service in the Huddersfield area. For those pharmacy assistants who are available ASAP & are keen to break int ...
Operating Department Practitioner

1 week ago

Remity Staffing York, United Kingdom

Responsibilities: · - Provide high-quality patient care in operating theaters, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases · - Assist in the preparation of surgical equipment and supplies · - Maintain aseptic technique during surgical procedures · - Monito ...
Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Stafflex Office Huddersfield, United Kingdom

**Project Manager** · **Salary**: Competitive and negotiable dependant on experience · **Hours**: Monday to Friday hours per week · **Location**: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire · Our client was founded back in 1981 initially operating from a small office and workshop in Dewsbury, W ...
Outpatient Hospital Pharmacist

1 week ago

Hunter AHP & Mental Health Sheffield, United Kingdom

**Outpatient Hospital Pharmacist - Sheffield - £22-28 per hour - NHS training given** · Hunter AHP Resourcing have a brilliant locum opportunity based with an NHS service in the Sheffield area. For those community pharmacists who are available within the next 4 weeks & are keen t ...
Technical Services Coordinator

6 days ago

Delicious Alchemy Sheffield, United Kingdom

**This role can be carried out part time or full time, depending on the person.** · **No agencies please.** · **Job purpose** · Provide technical support in order to ensure that we meet and exceed our own and customer requirements: including BRC Level A, Supermarket own label UK ...
Chief Technician

2 weeks ago

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Leeds, United Kingdom

Chief Technician Aseptic Operations (XR07) Weare looking for an ambitious, self-motivated and committed Pharmacy Technicianwho is registered with the GPhC to join our current team working in our busyRadiopharmacy. · Youwill work as part of a large multi-disciplinary team who mak ...