Job summary
Are you a registered Pharmacy Technician with experience in aseptic services and looking for a new and diverse challenge? If so, why not join us. We are a friendly and dynamic team who thrives on delivering a gold standard aseptic service to our patients.
Main duties of the job
- Supervise day-today preparation of products within the unit and co-ordinate the daily workload with the Technical Services Unit ensuring products are supplied to service users in a timely manner. To manage own workload effectively and efficiently ensuring that work is completed to agreed timescale.
- Support the Lead Pharmacist Technical Services and Oncology in the development of local guidelines and policies ensuring compliance with national and local policies and guidelines. To ensure the Pharmacy Technical Services Unit is operating in accordance with current legislation and guidance including Good Manufacturing Practise (GMP), Good Clinical Practise (GCP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services, RPSGB Code of Ethics, Health and Safety, Medicines law, COSHH and Departmental procedures.
- To be competent to accurately and consistently participate in the aseptic preparation, ordering and dispensing of high-risk injectables including parenteral nutrition (PN), systemic anti- cancer treatments (SACT), monoclonal antibodies (MABs), and central intravenous additives (CIVA). To take part in pre and in-process checks, or perform final product approval of products to release for use the products manufactured aseptically by the Pharmacy Technical Services Unit in accordance with local, regional and national guidelines as appropriate, and maintain competence in these processes.
About us
Jersey is just 14 miles (20km) from the west coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south coast of England. The island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40 daily flights in and out of the island
Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm summers and mild winters.
Find out more at gov.je/movingtoJersey
Jersey has been a Crown Dependency since 1290, which means its not part of the UK but a self-governing possession of The Crown. Jersey has its own democratically elected parliament, government, tax system, and laws. However, the island does have a close historic relationship with France and the UK and relies on the UK for defence and international relations. It is also part of the Common Travel Area (CTA) which allows British citizens to move freely between the UK, Republic of Ireland, and the Channel Islands without a passport.
Jersey offers extensive and quality healthcare services, with private and state supported options available. The NHS is not available in Jersey, healthcare services are delivered by Health and Community Services. For the first 6 months, health care services will be provided at an added cost.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist the Accountable Pharmacist in the safe, effective and efficient operational running of the Pharmacy Technical Services Unit and the provision of high-risk injectables including accuracy checking items produced within the unit as well as outsourced ready-to administer high-risk injectables;
- To co-ordinate and supervise the day-to-day allocation of staff activities, ensure that staff are undertaking activities following department standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practise (GMP), Good Distribution Practise (GDP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP);
- Ensure, maintain and develop facilities, equipment and work practises to achieve the highest technical standards. To assist in the training of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistants in the technical aspects of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist the Accountable Pharmacist in the safe, effective and efficient operational running of the Pharmacy Technical Services Unit and the provision of high-risk injectables including accuracy checking items produced within the unit as well as outsourced ready-to administer high-risk injectables;
- To co-ordinate and supervise the day-to-day allocation of staff activities, ensure that staff are undertaking activities following department standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practise (GMP), Good Distribution Practise (GDP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP);
- Ensure, maintain and develop facilities, equipment and work practises to achieve the highest technical standards. To assist in the training of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistants in the technical aspects of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services
- Accredited Checking Technician qualification
Desirable
- Experience working within a hospital Aseptic Services Unit
- Pre and In-Process Checking Accreditation
- Product Approval Accreditation
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years post-registration experience in hospital practice, which should include significant experience in Technical Services
- Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Facilitation and tutoring of pharmacy staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services
- Accredited Checking Technician qualification
Desirable
- Experience working within a hospital Aseptic Services Unit
- Pre and In-Process Checking Accreditation
- Product Approval Accreditation
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years post-registration experience in hospital practice, which should include significant experience in Technical Services
- Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Facilitation and tutoring of pharmacy staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
Employer's website
https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)