Pharmacy Production Operator - Stockport, United Kingdom - Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

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Stockport, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

A Production Operator is required to carry out a range of duties as part of a busy team within the Pharmaceutical Production Unit.

This can include the Aseptic, Sterile and Non-Sterile production units.

All work is performed in a 'clean-room' environment, which requires changing into and working in specialised clothing and some confirmed areas.

The Production Operator will be required to undertake ongoing on the job training to develop the necessary skills, competence, and knowledge to fulfil the job requirements

Job Summary

Undertakes the routine preparation of all 'products' produced at Stockport Pharmaceuticals under the terms of the Medicines Licence (specials).

Carries out under supervision

Aseptic manufacturing

Sterile manufacturing

Non-sterile manufacturing

Repacking of solid dose product

Over labelling

Anaphylaxis drug pack preparation/replacement

Develop technical skills to perform these duties carefully and accurately, with a requirement to concentrate

To be personally responsible for strictly following all procedures and Guidance documents to ensure a quality product is produced to Good Manufacturing Practice (G.M.P.) standards.

To wear the designated 'clean room' clothing correctly and work at a level that maintains the required environmental stands essential to the production.

Develop a conscientious attitude in order to provide a co-ordinated and effective service.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve.

We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We recognise that flexible working is important.

We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

Stockport Credit Union
- for local financial advice

You must have an interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing, good written and verbal communication skills and an ability to follow detailed instructions as there is a requirement to concentrate and work accurately.

Previous experience of working in a similar environment is desirable but not essential as comprehensive training will be provided. Experience of repetitive work, manual dexterity and using mechanical / electrical equipment is essential. Please be aware that this post involves no patient contact.

You must possess good communication skills, be, committed, and work well within a team.

You must be flexible in approach to duties, prepared to work reasonable extended hours if needed and capable of physical effort in order to move heavy boxes and equipment.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust's policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.