Science Manufacturing Technician Higher Level (XR05)
On site
Leeds, United Kingdom
Freelance
27-03-2025
Job Specifications
Job Summary
We are a specialist branch of Pharmacy that works tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring life changing and lifesaving medications and treatments are prepared, this particular role is pivotal to achieving this.
We are whole heartedly committed to continuing and nurturing the legacy of the NHS, by working together as a team to place patient care at the highest priority, essentially placing patient care above personal gain.
This position is a great opportunity to either start a career in Aseptics or develop further within this specialised discipline.
You will ideally be ambitious, self-motivated, committed, dynamic and have good practical skills, as this is a 'hands on' role.
If these are qualities you possess, then we would love to hear from you.
As the successful candidate you must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work on your own initiative as well as working within a team.
In return for your effort and commitment we will give you the opportunity to further develop your skills in a friendly and progressive department. The Pharmacy department is committed to on-going development ensuring you can reach your full potential.
For a genuinely special and rewarding career, prepare to make a difference and apply to join Preparative Services and start your Aseptics journey.
Expected Shortlisting Date
16/04/2025
Planned Interview Date
07/05/2025
Main duties of the job
This is a varied role working across both Aseptic Units (SJUH and LGI).
The day-to-day running of the department, managing workflow, managing the rota and ensuring the service runs efficiently is the main duty of this role
Other aspects of the role include preparing the variety of IV medicines we produce, supervising this production, working in our outer or inner support areas and also ensuring a sterile environment is maintained within the Aseptic Units by following a stringent cleaning and monitoring schedule.
In return for your effort and commitment we will give you the opportunity to further develop your skills in a friendly and progressive department. We are committed to on-going development of our staff ensuring you can reach your full potential.
About Us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the country, offering a range of both general and specialist hospital services with excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputation for excellence in specialist care, research and academic training.
Our vision as a Trust is to be the best for specialist and integrated care. This is underpinned by our values - The Leeds Way. The Leeds Way defines who we are, what we believe and how we will work together to deliver the best outcomes for our patients.
MMPS is nationally recognised as an exemplar service. The CSU responsibilities span the provision and use of medicines across all patient pathways. We offer a range of diverse opportunities to all our staff - https://youtu.be/yxygQFQZcr0.
Our vision is Making it easy for people to get the most from their medicines and we are continually innovating to improve our services for patients and staff.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Date posted
26 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-MMP-369
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Working as an experienced qualified Science Manufacturing Technician the post holder will contribute to the efficient delivery of the Pharmaceutical Service to patients, wards and departments both within the Trust and to other healthcare organisations.
Working under guidance of SOPs, GMP, COSHH, the post holder will:-
Aseptically manufacture and issue medicines to patients ensuring that all the necessary information is available.
Aseptically manufacture clinical trial medication and complete all required documentation following the defined Standard Operating Procedures.
Aseptically manufacture specialist hospital-only medicines and unlicensed medicines which require accurate, detailed records.
Dispense controlled drugs and ensure that all legally required records are accurate and up to date.
Ensure that all information needed for accurate stock control and prescription issues data is recorded, using them to aseptically manufacture products.
Carry out pre and in-processing checking within Preparative Services
Liaise with Procurement staff about urgently required medicines, and informing patients and other health care staff about supply problems / delays
Ensure that all information needed for accurate stock control is recorded using the appropriate paper or electronic system.
Answer queries from nurses and other healthcare professional, within limit of authority referring where required.
Promote good communications between Pharmacy and Ward staff to ensure a safe, efficient and cost-effective medicines service.
Assist in the training of all Preparative Services staff, Pre-registration Technicians, Technicians, Pharmacy Support Workers and pre-registration Pharmacists.
Participate in recruitment and selection of junior technical staff
Prioritise workload and analyse situations to resolve problems
Deputise for the Specialist Technicians in their absence and supervise the work of Pharmacy Technicians, Pre-Registration Technicians and Pharmacy Service Assistants by maintaining standards of service, ensuring completion of all specified documentation and briefing staff to inform them of any changes in working practice
Contribute to departmental forward planning.
Identify own development and training needs and keep up to date with all national codes of practice, standards, and relevant legislation.
Adhere strictly to working procedures and departmental policies both for drug supply and security.
Comply with Trust and departmental procedures relating to Health and Safety and Clinical waste management.
Participate in the weekend, evening and Bank Holiday rota
Knowledge, Skills And Experience Required
Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician qualification
Proven post qualification experience as a Pharmacy Technician
Evidence of post registration CPD
Qualified pre and in-process checker within Preparative Services
Experience of supervising and training staff.
Experience of service development
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About the Company
We are one of the largest and busiest acute hospital trusts in Europe and we provide healthcare and specialist services for people from the city of Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber and beyond. We play an important role in the training and education of medical, nursing and dental students, and are a centre of world-class research and pioneering new treatments. Leeds Teaching Hospitals has a budget of £1.4 billion and employs around 20,000 people. Our care and clinical expertise is delivered from seven hospitals on five s... Know more
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