Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Production Technician
- Gradd
- Band 5
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser
- Gweithio hyblyg
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 360-C-11602
- Cyflogwr
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Watford General Hospital
- Tref
- Watford
- Cyflog
- £33,677 - £40,996 pa inc HCA
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 19/08/2026 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Band 5 - Senior Production Technician, Pharmacy
Band 5
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Production Technician to support our Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit at Watford General Hospital.
The successful candidate will be involved in the day-to-day supervision of manufacturing activities alongside colleagues, with a goal of delivering a high-quality service to our patients.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your cleanroom supervision and Technical Services skills, whilst embracing digitalisation.
The Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit holds an MHRA Manufacturer’s “Specials” License for its activities.
We are looking for a qualified technician with relevant post qualification experience (in a hospital preparative services) to join our small, friendly team.
You must have experience of aseptic compounding, staff supervision, team working and work planning.
You will act as an expert witness for Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) students.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
To prepare products appropriately, efficiently and cost effectively within the unit by strictly adhering to departmental procedures and in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), MHRA and all other relevant pharmaceutical guidelines related to aseptic production.
To provide technical support to the Pharmacy Production/Aseptic Services.
To supervise the activity of Production/pharmacy Assistants, SMT/SMPO students and Pharmacy Technicians.
To perform in-process checks for aseptically prepared/manufactured products after undertaking an accreditation program.
To participate in aseptic preparation of cytotoxic and monoclonal antibodies.
To support and participate in the maintenance of the Pharmaceutical Quality Systems within the technical services department.
To support meeting financial expectations for income generation and expenditure reduction targets within the department.
To ensure maintenance of the pharmacy manufacturing unit facilities (including monitoring, calibration, validation and general maintenance) is carried out.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
To support and participate in the maintenance of the Pharmaceutical Quality Systems within the Technical Services department including – Deviations, Change Controls, Risk management, non-compliances, Root Cause Analysis, Complaints and Recalls.
The post holder will work closely with the Technical/Cancer Services pharmacists, pharmacy/production technicians and production assistants, and all other pharmacy staff, medical, nursing staff, cancer unit staff and other staff, clinical pharmacists, QC/QA staff, maintenance contractors and the general public.
We provide opportunities for education and training and support continuing professional development.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Manyleb y person
Education and qualifications:
Meini prawf hanfodol
- NVQ 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
- Science Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Level 3.
- Registration with professional body.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Accredited Checking Qualification.
- Evidence of further post qualification training in Technical Services.
- Registered with the GPhC or relevant professional body.
- Up to date CPD portfolio.
Knowledge:
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Understanding of the principles of GMP and QA in Aseptics/Production manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of Pharmaceutical Quality Systems.
- Knowledge of Audit and validation. Computer and IT competent.
- COSHH Regulations and Health and Safety at Work Act.
- Need for confidentiality.
- Good Dispensing Practice.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Familiar with chemotherapy regimens.
- EMIS (Ascribe) Pharmacy System.
- BD Cato aseptic workflow system.
Experience:
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Post qualification experience (in hospital preparative services).
- Working in a Pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing facility or in a manufacturing environment that employs a quality system (Previous Production/Aseptic experience).
- Demonstrate ability to deliver induction and competency-based training of staff.
- Training and supervision of junior staff.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Writing reports.
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience of implementing change.
- Developing training packages.
- Advanced use of e-mail, internet, MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Application numbers
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Teresa Martins
- Teitl y swydd
- Technical Services Team Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 019234 36605
Rhestr swyddi gyda West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust yn Gwasanaethau Gwyddor Iechyd neu bob sector