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To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you!

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you!

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Management Responsibilities - Aseptic Services 1.1 Assists in the management and development of the technical element of the aseptic service to maintain a safe, efficient and effective service. Ensures that safe systems of work as agreed locally are followed at all times. 1.2 Assists the Head of Production in the direct operational organisation and management of the following aspects of Aseptic Services:- i) Intravenous additives ii) Cytotoxic products iii) Intrathecal injections iv) Clinical trials/ investigational materials v) Any other special aseptic manipulations which may be required 1.3 Responsible for organising and managing the daily workload planning and staff utilisation within the aseptic unit, including personal participation as required, and delegates duties to technicians and assistants so that departmental objectives are achieved. 1.4 Is responsible for ensuring that that the aseptic service complies with clinical governance strategies including risk management assessments of working practices, reporting of clinical incidents, pharmacy error reporting schemes, intervention monitoring and risk reduction strategies. 1.5 Provides cover for the aseptic staff management and workload responsibilities of the Chief Pharmacy Technician Aseptic Services when absent. 1.6 Maintains the environmental standards within the Aseptic Service facilities to regional and national standards. 1.7 Ensures all monitoring is completed according to procedures and guidance, perform preliminary investigation then report any deviations/ omissions or problems. 1.8 Ensures that professional and quality standards comply at all times with: i) Rules & guidance for manufacturers of medicinal products (Orange Guide). ii) Local and regional quality initiatives. iii) The Farwell Report iv) The requirements of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. v) The requirements of the National Health Service Executive. vi) The requirements of the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency Control Agency vii) The Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation 1.9 Contributes to the review system for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and worksheets and ensure implementation of any new / changed procedures. 1.10 Ensures that an efficient aseptic dispensing and distribution service is provided to patients and staff which is in line with current standards and conforms to agreed service deadlines within the service level. 1.11 Receives, assesses and initially investigates any complaints, referring to senior colleagues as necessary 1.12 Ensures that all operational practices, procedures, records and financial controls comply with applicable legislation such as the Medicines Act, the Misuse of Drugs Act, Health & Safety at Work Act, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations and local procedures. 1.13 Is trained and named on the intrathecal register to undertake appropriate preparation and documentation tasks relating to intrathecal chemotherapy services. 1.14 Ensures and promotes the safe handling and preparation of cytotoxic drugs. Responsible for training of technical staff in this area. 1.15 Participates in the production of all types of aseptically prepared products demonstrating the necessary high standard of dexterity, accuracy and precision required for aseptic manipulations 1.16 Ensures that all appropriate information is communicated effectively to all aseptic staff and customers, and to other pharmacy staff where appropriate. 1.17 Manages the stock for all products used in Aseptic Services. 1.18 Participates in internal audits and external audits from both Regional Quality Control and MHRA, if applicable. 1.19 Participates in the preparation of the remedial action plan in response to these audits and ensures the plan is delivered. 1.20 Maintains an annual schedule of operator validation testing to ensure all staff involved in aseptic work hold a current authorised test pass. 1.21 Pro-actively identifies and initiates improvements and developments to working practices, procedures and documentation. 1.22 Ensures the completion of workload statistics as required. 1.23 In the case of equipment/ air handling failure, takes responsibility for initiating the immediate action and reporting. 1.24 Be a main contributor to the training of staff in aseptic technique and daily organisation, demonstrating the high levels of dexterity and accuracy required. 1.25 Liaises with other hospitals within the trust to provide a cohesive aseptic service on a daily basis. 1.26 Ensures that all items used in aseptic and extemporaneous dispensing procedures are recorded as costed issues. 1.27 Performs in-process checks on the work of Aseptic Technical Staff and ATOs in accordance with the safe systems of work as laid down in the SOPs. 1.28 Acts as a super-user to the pharmacy computer and temperature monitoring system, trouble-shooting, error-logging, and escalating issues as necessary. 1.29 Performs final check for unlicensed products prepared under section 10 exemption as per accreditation under the National Framework for product approval. Must be qualified to do so or be working towards qualification. 1.30 If qualified, performs Product Approval for unlicensed products prepared under section 10 exemption as per accreditation under the National Framework for product approval. 2 Staff Management 2.1 Directly supervises the workload of the Aseptic Technical staff by directing and allocating work as appropriate. Ensures that appropriate technical grades of staff are available to cover all areas as required. 2.2 Works closely with the Chief Pharmacy Technician Aseptic Services, Senior Technicians and pharmacists to develop an integrated service built around flexible attitudes and teamwork. 2.3 Agrees Personal Development Plans for staff who are in permanent line management relationships with the post holder and for technicians and assistants as part of the appraisal cascade. 2.4 Predict or identify fluctuations in staffing levels to ensure there are no interruptions to the supply service. This includes maintaining service provision during periods of unanticipated sickness absence. 2.5 Participates in the recruitment and selection of technical staff. 2.6 Contributes to the development and management of changes in the delivery of pharmacy services in line with departmental and corporate strategy. 2.7 Undertakes return to work interviews with technical staff in line with Trust procedures. 2.8 Ensures that staff in training are supervised at all times in line with Trust or nationally approved programmes. 2.9 Promotes safe standards of care and service and participate in clinical governance issues such as CPD, clinical effectiveness and audit, and risk management. 3 Equipment and Supplies 3.1 Ensures the cost-effective use of equipment, consumable supplies and medicines. 3.2 Maintains adequate and appropriate stocks of both medicines and consumables used in the unit ensuring stock rotation and delivering any information requested on purchase, usage or stock levels. 3.3 Ensures the safe and appropriate storage of all medicines and consumables ensuring all required records are maintained. 3.4 Monitors the equipment, reports any faults or damage and ensures timely maintenance and repairs. 3.5 Liaises with any contractors where necessary, ensuring such personnel follow the required clean room practices. 4 General Duties 4.1 Participates in late night rota, Bank Holiday and weekend rotas within ASU. 4.2 Participates in teaching inside and outside the department to pharmacy staff and other disciplines including non-pharmacy staff visiting the department. 4.3 Participates in the Trusts adverse incident reporting and review system by identifying and reporting adverse incidents so that lessons can be learnt and shared to promote improvements. 4.4 To keep abreast of current pharmaceutical practice and knowledge with particular reference to those areas for which he/she has responsibility. 4.5 Undertakes CPD and completes all necessary requirements for GPhC re-validation.

This role sits within HRA Digital. The digital directorate is responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRAs portfolio of UK-wide information systems for health and care research. This includes a major programme to build new systems, and to achieve the successful migration and eventual closure of current systems. The HRA Digital team is a collaborative, supportive team consisting of HRA employees, secondees, contractors and vendors. To find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached. In submitting your application with us, please note the following: We currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies. We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement. Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet any one of the essential criteria of the person specification, the application will not be shortlisted. The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Respond to medication queries from patients, GPs, nurses, receptionists, and other healthcare professionals within the post holders expertise in a professional manner e.g. removing unwanted items, checking review dates, ensuring necessary monitoring has been carried out, arranging compliance aids and investigating out of stock medicines. The post holder should refer on to an appropriate clinician where necessary in accordance with practice protocols. Support the clinical pharmacist to manage drug shortage queries and drug recalls. Liaise with local community pharmacies and hospitals regarding prescription queries, helping to ensure a smooth transition from secondary to primary care. Build strong working relationships with local community pharmacies and other care providers to assist patients and provide a high-quality service. Lead on medication synchronisation to support patients and community pharmacy to manage patient medication ordering. Understand and apply the protocol for seven or twenty-eight day prescribing when communicating with community pharmacy to arrange compliance aids. Build relationships with care home teams in South Manchester in order to optimise patient therapy, minimise error and allow for a smooth transition between care settings. Undertake medicine reconciliation from hospital discharge and secondary care clinic documentation in accordance with practice protocols and update patients medical records accordingly. Have a comprehensive understanding of Repeat Dispensing (eRD) when it is appropriate to use and how to manage this type of prescribing. Have the ability and confidence to train current and new members of staff in the management of this type of prescribing. Support the pharmacist and practice team with the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates. Work with the clinical pharmacist and prescribing co-ordinators to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols / Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems. Provide advice to patients and the practice team in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness. Become familiar with the Greater Manchester Medicines Management Group drug traffic light system for prescribing of high risk drugs and liaise with secondary care specialists to arrange shared care agreements where needed. Develop and implement computer searches to identify cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines. Participate in the induction, education, and training of new members of practice staff where appropriate. Have an understanding of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets and work to support the practice to achieve these where possible Participate in medication audits and support the clinical team on prescribing projects. To assist in the submission of claims for personally administered drugs as required. Attend practice and other meetings of relevance where appropriate. To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing. Maintain and develop professional competence and expertise, participate in the appraisal process and agree objectives and a personal development plan. Work autonomously and be capable of prioritising work whilst maintaining accurate and timely records, escalating when appropriate. Be responsible for own workload to meet set deadlines. Undertake any other duties applicable to the post holders grade as agreed with the post holders line manager.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you!

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the MFT Pharmacy Technician Development Pathway' document. This document provides you with details about the rewarding career a Pharmacy Technician can offer once qualified. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you!

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To work appropriate to core skills and develop other skills in line the trusts requirements. 1. Service, test, diagnose, repair and calibrate advanced mechanical, electrical and electronic installations, plant and equipment. a. Using technical manuals b. Communicating with manufacturers and suppliers of equipment c. Follow protocols when working in radiation & other controlled areas d. Ordering spare parts and service materials e. Plan and prioritise reported faults 2. Use and understanding of the building engineering management system. a. Extracting data and printing fault reports b. Using the information generated to prioritise work into critical and non-critical faults c. Inform management of any serious problems which may affect the running of the hospital d. Computer programming, modifying, and making additions to the system e. Liaise and communicate with the systems managers 3. Attain competent person training in line with HTM 04 a. Preparing test certificates b. Isolation and making safe areas within the hospital for contractors to carry out their work 4. Carry out performance testing of water and drainage systems as and when required. 5. Attend to fire calls and communicate with Fire Officers. a. Determining the cause of the alarm, rectify and replace as required b. Confirming with the Fire Officer the cause of the alarm, and signing his report c. Report back to management and indicate any remedial action that may be required d. Using a laptop computer to programme the fire control panels 6. Deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others; 7. IT Skills. a. Recording times of attendance b. Creating spreadsheets to record and present information c. Send and receive information d. Search for information using the internet e. Generate reports 8. Service and Maintain Air handling Units including Theatre plant. 9. Attain Medical Gas competency. 10. Service and Maintain Domestic Hot Water & Cold-Water Systems including drainage and rainwater systems. a. Monitoring & recording of temperature readings. b. Carry out duties in line with Trust Policy on Legionella. 11. Undertake duties of craftspersons if required. 12. Assemble, install and commission new work. 13. Use all relevant tools and equipment. a. Hand tools, including electric drills & grinders b. Testing & calibration instruments 14. Use and safe operation of hydraulic platforms, and roof access a. Correct use of safety harness and equipment 15. Instruct other on all aspects of their work: a. Represent the estates department when commissioning new equipment and pass on all relevant information to colleagues 16. Learn new techniques with training as necessary. a. Attend training courses and update skills 17. Understand fully the relationship of craftspersons work with their own. 18. Work safely and with consideration for others. a. Having knowledge of COSHH and Safety at work regulations b. Safe use of hand winding gear when releasing people from passenger lifts c. Risk assessment 19. Be aware of the needs and sensitivities and confidentially of an acute patient care and laboratory environment. a. Personal Hygiene b. Gowning up protocols when working in theatres and laboratories and other sensitive areas in line with Trust policy c. Communication with patients and clinical staff when working in patient areas 20. Working in a research laboratory a. Knowledge of all protocols when working in an extremely bio hazardous environment 21. Carry out a planned maintenance scheme 22. Participate in a On Call Rota 23. Other duties as directed

Management Responsibilities - Aseptic Service 1.1 Assists in the management and development of the technical element of the aseptic service to maintain a safe, efficient and effective service. Ensures that safe systems of work as agreed locally are followed at all times. 1.2 Assists the Aseptic Services Manager, and their deputy, in the direct operational organisation and management of the following aspects of Aseptic Services:- i) Intravenous additives ii) Cytotoxic products iii) Intrathecal injections iv) Clinical trials/ investigational materials v) Any other special aseptic manipulations which may be required 1.3 Involvement in organising and managing the daily workload planning and staff utilisation within the aseptic unit, including personal participation as required, and delegates duties to technicians and assistants so that departmental objectives are achieved. 1.4 Involved in ensuring that that the aseptic service complies with clinical governance strategies including risk management assessments of working practices, reporting of clinical incidents, pharmacy error reporting schemes, intervention monitoring and risk reduction strategies. 1.5 Provides cover for the aseptic staff management and workload responsibilities of the Chief Pharmacy Technician Aseptic Services when absent. 1.6 Assists in the maintenance of the environmental standards within the Aseptic Service facilities to regional and national standards. 1.7 Ensures that professional and quality standards comply at all times with: i) Rules & guidance for manufacturers of medicinal products (Orange Guide). ii) Local and regional quality initiatives. iii) The Farwell Report iv) The requirements of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. v)The requirements of the National Health Service Executive. vi)The requirements of the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency Control Agency vii)The Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation 1.8 Contributes to the review system for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and worksheets and ensure implementation of any new / changed procedures. 1.9 Ensures that an efficient aseptic dispensing and distribution service is provided to patients and staff which is in line with current standards and conforms to agreed service deadlines within the service level. 1.10 Involvement in investigating any complaints, referring to senior colleagues as necessary 1.11 Is trained and named on the intrathecal register to undertake appropriate preparation, issue and documentation tasks relating to intrathecal chemotherapy services. 1.12 Ensures and promotes the safe handling and preparation of cytotoxic drugs. Involved in training of technical staff in this area. 1.13 Participates in the production of all types of aseptically prepared products demonstrating the necessary high standard of dexterity, accuracy and precision required for aseptic manipulations 1.14 Communicates appropriate information effectively to all aseptic staff and customers, and to other pharmacy staff where appropriate. 1.15 Involved in stock management for all products used in Aseptic Services. 1.16 Participates in internal audits and external audits from both Regional Quality Control and MHRA, if applicable. 1.17 Participates in the preparation of the remedial action plan in response to these audits and ensures the plan is delivered. 1.18 Maintains an annual schedule of operator validation testing to ensure all staff involved in aseptic work hold a current authorised test pass. 1.19 Pro-actively identifies and initiates improvements and developments to working practices, procedures and documentation. 1.20 Ensures the completion of workload statistics as required. 1.21 In the case of equipment/ air handling failure, takes responsibility for initiating the immediate action and reporting to senior staff. 1.22 Be a main contributor to the training of staff in aseptic technique and daily organisation, demonstrating the high levels of dexterity and accuracy required. 1.23 Performs in-process checks on the work of Aseptic Technical Staff and ATOs in accordance with the safe systems of work as laid down in the SOPs. 1.24 Acts as a super-user to the pharmacy computer and temperature monitoring system, error-logging, and escalating issues as necessary. 1.25 Performs final check for unlicensed products prepared under section 10 exemption as per accreditation under the National Framework for product approval. Must be qualified to do so or be working towards qualification. 1.26 If qualified, performs Product Approval for unlicensed products prepared under section 10 exemption as per accreditation under the National Framework for product approval. Staff Management 2.1 Directly supervises the workload of the Aseptic Technical staff by directing and allocating work as appropriate. Ensures that appropriate technical grades of staff are available to cover all areas as required. 2.2 Works closely with the Chief Pharmacy Technician Aseptic Services, Senior Technicians and pharmacists to develop an integrated service built around flexible attitudes and teamwork. 2.3 Agrees Personal Development Plans for staff who are in permanent line management relationships with the post holder and for technicians and assistants as part of the appraisal cascade. 2.4 Predict or identify fluctuations in staffing levels, with other member of the senior team, to ensure there are no interruptions to the supply service. This includes maintaining service provision during periods of unanticipated sickness absence. 2.5 Participates in the recruitment and selection of technical staff. 2.6 Contributes to the development and management of changes in the delivery of pharmacy services in line with departmental and corporate strategy. 2.7 Undertakes return to work interviews with technical staff in line with Trust procedures. 2.8 Ensures that staff in training are supervised at all times in line with Trust or nationally approved programmes. 2.9 Promotes safe standards of care and service and participate in clinical governance issues such as CPD, clinical effectiveness and audit, and risk management. General Duties 3.1 Deputises for the Chief Aseptic Services Technician 3.2 Participates in late night rota, Bank Holiday and weekend rotas within ASU. 3.3 Participates in teaching inside and outside the department to pharmacy staff and other disciplines including non-pharmacy staff visiting the department. 3.4 Participates in the Trusts adverse incident reporting and review system by identifying and reporting adverse incidents so that lessons can be learnt and shared to promote improvements. 3.5 To keep abreast of current pharmaceutical practice and knowledge with particular reference to those areas for which he/she has responsibility. 3.6 Undertakes CPD and completes all necessary requirements for GPhC re-validation

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. Ensure that cleaning in all areas of the production unit is completed according to GMP and departmental policies and procedures. To ensure ingredients and disposables are assembled, disinfected and transferred through the Aseptic Services Unit appropriately. 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 a variety and routine complex documentation within the aseptic unit. To assist with the recording and analysis (where appropriate) of data, both manually and on the computer. Actively participates in the departments training, accreditation, validations and re-validation program. To be responsible for the maintenance of 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 checking detailed documentation for dispatch to QCNW To be responsible for routinely receiving, analyzing and documenting complex Environmental Reports from QCNW and referring any variances to senior staff in a timely manner, to determine best course of action eg resolving issues. Undertake any mandatory training, updates and courses in line with local and Trust policies. To complete all Aseptic Services Unit competency-based training packages. To participate in and co-operate 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, pre-registration pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, student pharmacy technicians and staff undergoing induction. Where appropriate, propose improvements to procedures e.g SOPs in own work area Communication and Leadership Communicate with other team members regarding activities within the Aseptic Services Unit may involve sensitivity and/or complex information. Carry out and plan on-going general administration tasks according to the Aseptic Unit on-going requirements 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 policy. Participate in staff discussions during internal meetings and as part of a group when required. Finance: To effectively manage a designated stockholding to ensure that stock wastage is minimised. To assist the Senior/Specialist Technicians in managing the Aseptic Services stock takes. To comply with legal and Trust requirements relating to the purchase, supply, use safe custody and destruction of medicines within Pharmacy and other areas of the Trust. 12 Freedom to act Effort and Environment Factors: Demonstrable skills for manipulation of pharmaceutical products. The post holder must have the ability to lift and handle pharmaceutical items. The post holder must have the ability to work in a cleanroom environment. Regular use of a PC for data inputting and training. Policy: To be responsible for the adherence and upholding of all Trust and departmental policies and procedures. To comply with the updated national guidance and local Trust policy for the Safe Administration of Intrathecal Chemotherapy. Other Duties: The provision of a high-quality service delivered in a professional and courteous manner is a requirement of all staff employed by the Pharmaceutical Service. I It will be a requirement of the post holder to participate in the Aseptic On-Call preparation service for chemotherapy outside normal working hours on a rotational basis. To participate in a Saturday / Sunday and Bank Holiday rota, when the service requires which may be on a regular/rotad basis. Undertakes any other duties of a similar nature requested by the Production Manager/Deputy, or the Director of Pharmacy Responsibility for Patient Care Maintains compliance with Rules and Guidance to Good Manufacturing Practice and any other local, regional and national guidance documents Assists with the maintaining Quality Assurance Standards in accordance with National, Regional and local requirements Participates in ensuring that the aseptic service complies with clinical governance strategies, including risk management assessments of working practices, reporting of clinical incidents, pharmacy error reporting schemes, intervention monitoring and risk reduction strategies Regularly analyse documented GMP Observations, referring issues to Lead Technician and Production manager/Deputy where non-compliance or deviation identified.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIE Communications and Relationships Promotes team working within the Aseptic Services team. Keeps team informed of changes throughout preparation sessions. Is self-motivated and committed as a team leader, promoting staff development and supporting all levels of staff working in accordance with local SOPs and guidelines. Ensures that essential information is communicated effectively to all aseptic staff, customers, MDTs and to other pharmacy staff in a timely manner. Acts as a professional role model, develops positive relationships with key personnel both internally and externally to the department. Keeps ASM, Deputy ASM and Lead Technician up to date with changes which may affect capacity or cause delays in workload. Liaises with wards and departments regularly to ensure patients treatments are provided in a timely manner when treatment is taken off hold. Gives achievable ETA to ward staff as when treatment will be ready to collect. Analytical and Judgmental Skills Perform Final Accuracy Checks on unlicensed products as per the National Framework for Final Accuracy Checking for Technical Services and Trust Procedures, once required qualification is achieved. Is aware of alert and action limits for environmental monitoring and subsequent measures needed to rectify issues in line with Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and policies. Performs accuracy checks on documentation, including worksheets and labels which may contain complex calculations. Receives stock and performs technical release of outsourced products to an approved product specification in accordance with Departmental Standard Operating Procedures, when qualified to do so. Ensures the completion of all logs and records and informs Authorised Pharmacist, ASM, Deputy ASM or Lead Technician of any results which either show significant changes or are outside the specified limits. Performs in-process accuracy checks during cleanroom supervision sessions as required. Reviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and worksheets and assist in implementation of any new/changed procedures. Reviews training packages when required. Planning and Organisational Skills Is responsible for the planning of workload schedules, informing the Lead Technician of any discrepancies or issues as they arise. Assists the Lead Technician in planning, organising and managing the workload in accordance with the capacity plan, ensuring adequate numbers of appropriately trained staff are available to perform tasks required for a given activity level and feeding back information to managers when breaches and constraints occur. Ensures adherence to environmental monitoring schedules in accordance with departmental procedures. Ensures that an efficient aseptic dispensing and distribution service is provided to patients and staff which is in line with current standards and conforms to agreed service deadlines within the service level. Is responsible for ensuring Aseptic Services administrative duties are carried out appropriately by technical staff including the filing and archiving of information and data. Complies with all legal requirements relating to the prescribing, dispensing and storage of pharmaceutical products and always works to the relevant standard operating procedures and in accordance with criteria set out under COSHH regulations. Physical Skills Participates in the production of all types of aseptically prepared products demonstrating the necessary high standard of dexterity, accuracy and precision required for aseptic manipulations. Long periods of concentration performing accuracy checks. Responsibility for Patient Care Maintains compliance with Rules and Guidance to Good Manufacturing Practice and any other local, regional and national guidance documents. Assists with the maintaining Quality Assurance Standards in accordance with National, Regional and local requirements. Participates in ensuring that the aseptic service complies with clinical governance strategies, including risk management assessments of working practices, reporting of clinical incidents, pharmacy error reporting schemes, intervention monitoring and risk reduction strategies. Conducts regular documented GMP Observations, referring to Lead Technician and Production manager/Deputy where non-compliance or deviation identified. Is trained and named on the Intrathecal register to undertake appropriate preparation and documentation tasks relating to Intrathecal chemotherapy services following local, trust and national guidance for the safe administration of intrathecal chemotherapy. It will be a requirement of the post holder to participate in the Aseptic On-Call preparation service for chemotherapy outside normal working hours on a rotational basis. To participate in a Saturday / Sunday and Bank Holiday rota, when the service requires which may be on a regular/rotad basis. Undertakes any other duties of a similar nature requested by the Production Manager/Deputy, or the Director of Pharmacy Responsibility for Policy/Service Development Assists the Lead Pharmacy Technician Aseptic Services /Deputy in audits and produce written reports and provide statistical information with identified action. Assists in the validation, performance reviews of equipment and processes used in Aseptic Services, ensuring that they continually achieve their intended purpose in the allocated area. Establishes and enforces effective communication systems to ensure pharmacy staff are kept informed of all technical operations in line with the Change Control Process Responsibilities for Financial and Physical Resources Ensures the completion of workload statistics as required. Assist in the management of procurement of medicines, equipment and consumables and the stock control within the Unit. To ensure patients receive drug products as required for administration. Receives, checks and reconciles goods received with orders placed / delivery notes. Enters details of goods received onto delivery notes / computer system. Transfers goods to correct stock location and rotates stock to ensure that shorter dated stock is used first to avoid unnecessary wastage. Complies with legal and trust requirements relating to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of medicines within Pharmacy and other areas of the Trust. Ensures that all items used in aseptic and dispensing procedures are recorded as costed issues through the Drug Management and Administration software systems. Assesses pharmaceutical products returned from clinical areas. Returns to stock items which are fit for reuse or disposes of items unfit for use, in accordance with COSHH regulations and Trust procedures. Processes the returns following departmental procedures. Carries out regular stock checks within the department in accordance with local procedures to ensure computer records accurately reflect stock holding. Performs investigations when stock deviations are identified in order to rectify and document actions. Identifies and reports stock discrepancies to ensure that pharmaceutical products are available for patients when required and waste is minimized. Monitors cold storage equipment to ensure temperatures are within the defined limits and reports any variation to a supervisor. Maintains storage areas in an organized, safe and tidy condition in accordance with Health and Safety regulations. Participates in a system for checking expiry dates of stock. Ensures that stock is rotated so that shorter dated stock is used first to avoid unnecessary wastage. Removes out of date stocks informing Senior Technicians and where appropriate, disposes of the stock, recording the issue on the pharmacy computer. Ensures High-Cost Drugs are accurately stocked and maintained. Performs weekly checks, investigating, rectifying and reporting any deficiencies. Responsibilities for Human Resources Supervises Band 4 Technicians and Assistants groups within the aseptic suite to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice and departmental procedures and protocols. Participates in the recruitment process for Band 4 Pharmacy Technicians, Science Manufacturing Technicians and Assistants. Performs appraisals with junior members of the team as delegated. Responsibility for Information Resources Can navigate pharmacy systems used for prescribing, dispensing, ordering and receipt. Ensures completion of records, worksheets and logs including patient data following ALCOA principles, adhering to data integrity standards. Accurately transcribes prescription details to generate worksheets and labels for Aseptically prepared products in line with National, Regional and local guidance. Assists in ensuring that systems are in place for the accurate and effective management of the Aseptic Services computer system to record all issues, receipts and returns. Reports and participates in the collation of near miss and error data. Participates in the collation of activity data. Responsibilities for Research and Development Participates in the aseptic services audit/validation calendar. Contributes to the remedial action plan in response to audits and to the delivery of these plans. Pro-actively identifies and initiates improvements and developments to working practices, procedures and documentation. Participates in aseptic preparation of clinical trials. Assists the Lead Technician Aseptic Services / ASM / Deputy in audits and produce written reports and provide statistical information with identified action.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you!