We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician-Aseptic Services to join our Pharmacy Team based at 22 Devonshire Place, London. We are offering a competitive salary (Band 4 NHS equivalent) starting from £31,222 per annum plus a fantastic array of benefits.
Job Profile
The role of the Pharmacy Technician will assist in ensuring that aseptic services are delivered in a safe, effective, economical and timely manner. The post holder will be involved in the supervision of day-to-day compounding activities within the aseptic unit and will assist with workload prioritisation, ensuring standards of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are upheld.
Job Type: This is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week.
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.00pm
Job Location: 22 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW (Close to Regents Park/Baker St tube stations).
Salary: NHS Band 4 Equivalent
Benefits package: We offer a comprehensive package which includes a contribution pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%), Private Medical Healthcare, 33 day's annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), season ticket travel loan, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers and services. We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.
Key Duties
- To supervise staff working in the cleanroom environment, and support the Deputy Aseptic Services Manager as required.
- Actively encourage the adherence to all procedures relating to ASU, and suggest changes in practices and procedures as appropriate.
- To be a role model to junior staff and actively encourage adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
- Proactively assemble trays for doses requiring compounding with the appropriate materials, prioritising on the day additions.
- Participate in the safe and accurate manufacturing and dispensing of cytotoxic, hazardous and monoclonal preparations in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and standards of GMP, as well as national and local guidelines.
- To perform in-process volume checks for operators during the compounding process.
- To perform the final release of aseptically prepared products, as deemed appropriate by ASU Management.
- To liaise with the releasing pharmacist and ASU Management to ensure the safe, efficient and timely delivery of aseptic products, facilitating workload prioritisation and co-ordination within the scope of own capacity and authority.
- Ensure an efficient medicines and sundries top-up service is provided to the Aseptic Services Unit (ASU).
- Accurate and timely charging of aseptically compounded items, as well as checking charging activities completed by junior members of staff. Ensure all paperwork is processed and filed correctly.
- Work with ASU Management to aid co-ordination of quality assurance and control activities including environmental and facilities monitoring, daily, weekly and monthly cleaning of ASU, as well as monthly active air sampling.
- To maintain equipment according to procedures, including leak testing of isolators and necessary scale calibration testing.
- Participate in quality improvement projects as directed by ASU Management.
- Proactively identifying potential savings and best practice opportunities in all compounding and tray assembly processes.
Please see job description attached for further information.
This advert will close for applications on Tuesday 8th October.
The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
