Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Manchester, United Kingdom - The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Description

All work is carried out in a clean room environment under the supervision of an accountable pharmacist and a highly trained technical team.

Preparation of worksheets and labels for aseptically prepared products
Setting up work trays for aseptically prepared products
Sanitisation and transfer of all materials required for production
Aseptic preparation of injectable materials
In process checks
General house keeping
Telephone queries
Involvement in all aspects of the Aseptic Process

We are an ever-expanding, multi-disciplinary team who strive to produce exceptionally high-quality injectable medicines for each patient that uses our service.

The Aseptic team is a diverse and dynamic collective who work in a specialised cleanroom environment where teamwork is the key to efficiency and managing the patient experience.

Each day is both challenging and rewarding in equal measures, with cancer treatments constantly evolving and new types of drugs being trialled each year.

We are at the forefront of developments in terms of drug innovation and team development as we were one of the first Hospitals in the country to introduce the progressive role of Aseptic Practitioner to the Aseptic workforce and we are looking forward to adding the Science Manufacturing Technician qualification to our large portfolio of training and staff qualifications here at The Christie Hospital.

The Pharmacy department has a developed career pathway for Technical staff wishing to progress as far as achievable.

Helping support all qualifications and in-house training that allow for this progression should you wish to further your career within the Pharmacy Aseptic team.

So, if you want to work as part of an ever-progressing team and you enjoy a challenge then we could be the team for you.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To aseptically prepare high quality Cytotoxic/MABS/EAMS etc. in accordance with departmental procedures, Good Manufacturing Practice and COSHH regulations ensuring that all work complies with all regulatory frameworks and standards.
Undertake daily cleaning and disinfection of the aseptic clean rooms including Isolators, according to Standard Operating Procedures.
To ensure ingredients and disposables are assembled, disinfected and transferred through the Aseptic Services Unit appropriately.
To carry out inprocess checks of aseptically prepared products upon completion of appropriate training.
Participate in the safe preparation and delivery of Intrathecal chemotherapy in accordance with Trust policy upon completion of departmental training.
To accurately prepare worksheets and labels for aseptic products using the units computer system using JAC and iQEMO program if required.
To assist with the preparation of documentation within the aseptic unit.
To assist with the recording of data, both manually and on the computer
Answer the telephone promptly and politely and refer queries to the appropriate person.
To assist the Specialist/Senior/Chief Technician to ensure the validation of all staff, equipment and processes are completed in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
To assist the Specialist/Senior/Chief Technician to ensure maintenance and monitoring of environmental monitoring standards of the Aseptic Unit is carried out in compliance with QCNW and Standard Operating Procedures.
To be responsible for the maintenance of all stock in the Aseptic Unit including evaluating stock levels within the Aseptic Unit assisting the ordering Technician to ensure adequate stock is maintained at all times.
Ensure all Environmental monitoring plates are received and stored in the correct manner to ensure they are protected from contamination.
Prepare environmental samples and documentation for dispatch to QCNW.
To be responsible for receiving and documenting Environmental Reports from QCNW and referring any variances to senior staff in a timely manner.

Education and Development:

Undertake any mandatory training, updates and courses in line with local and Trust policies.
To complete NVQ2 in pharmacy services if not currently in possession of this qualification
To complete all Aseptic Services Unit competencybased training packages.
To participate in and cooperate with, individual personal assessment, continuing professional development and continuing education programmes to develop personal competencies and knowledge base.
When appropriate to demonstrate activities to, work experience students, preregistration pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, student pharmacy technicians and staff undergoing induction.

Communication and Leadership

Communicate with other team members regarding activities within the Aseptic Services Unit.
Answer the telephone promptly and politely and refer queries to the appropriate person.
To ensure effective communication channels are maintained by all staff and any disagreements are dealt with promptly and in line with the Trusts respect p