Pre-Registration Trainee Science Manufacturing Technician

To train and take part in the work of the Pharmacy Aseptic Service.
Attendance one day during the working week (may be virtual) at a College of Further Education to gain the underpinning knowledge and skills necessary to gain the ‘Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing’, or equivalent to facilitate registration with The Science Council for Registered Science Technician (RSciTech)
To assist in the provision of aseptically prepared pharmaceuticals (batches and patient specific).
To seek advice from senior colleagues where needed.
To perform other tasks necessary to ensure that ASU operates in an appropriate and efficient manner.
To attain the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing.
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
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We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
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The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
To assist in the provision of aseptically prepared pharmaceuticals (batches and patient specific). This will include the following tasks, all performed accurately and following SOPs:
To follow good manufacturing practice (GMP) at all times.
To generate worksheets and labels, ensuring medicines are charged correctly using the pharmacy computer system.
To assemble drugs, diluents and consumables prior to aseptic dispensing.
To participate in ‘in-process’ checks of drugs, diluents and consumables prior to aseptic dispensing.
To assist with decontamination of products from the support room & cleanroom prior to preparation (spraying and wiping).
To check/prepare the isolators are ready for use before each session.
To aseptically dispense injections and infusions within the appropriate work zone.
To in-process volume check injections and infusions.
To final pack and label prepared items and pass them to the final checking stage.
To dispense batched products, including product selection, labelling and packaging.
To order and dispense outsourced patient specific items.
To be registered as a named person on the Intrathecal Chemotherapy register, in order to complete the above tasks for Intrathecal drugs.
To only complete the above tasks if validations and competencies have been completed and authorised, and to keep all validations and competencies for the above tasks in date.
To seek advice from senior colleagues where needed. To perform other tasks necessary to ensure that ASU operates in an appropriate and efficient manner. This will include the following tasks:
To assist in ensuring agreed environmental monitoring (including ensuring end of session broths are available) and cleaning procedures are carried out and relevant records kept.
To ensure adequate stock of outsourced and/or in-house dose-banded items.
To assist with reducing wastage by processing returns and re-using products where possible.
To assist with data collection and audits, when required.
To deliver exposed settle plates to Quality Assurance at the end of each day.
To ensure delivery and collection of cleanroom clothing.
To assist in ensuring maintenance of adequate & accurate stock levels and proper storage of medicinal products and consumables used by ASU.
To assist in the training of pharmacy and other staff, when required.
To answer the telephone and liaise with technicians and ASU customers regarding patients’ treatment.
To attend ASU and other pharmacy meetings when required.
To attend study days and training programs as requested by Specialist Technician, ASU to ensure continuing personal development.
To highlight potential corrective and preventable actions (CAPA) and service improvements to enable colleagues to learn from errors or quality issues.
To undertake any other related duties as may be deemed necessary.
To attain the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing . This will include the following:
To achieve the required attendance and successfully complete the underpinning knowledge required for the Diploma
To be committed to completing the training and completing the two-year programme
Shadow team members, attend meetings and undertake learning opportunities.
Attend training sessions and workshops as directed.
Participate with supervision sessions to identify progress and take on board constructive criticism when needed. Meet your assessor on a regular basis to action plan for your portfolio
To achieve competence in the technical aspects of Pharmacy Aseptic Services.
To be responsible for completing a portfolio of evidence to show competence, as required to achieve the Diploma
To maintain necessary records
OTHER INFORMATION
The postholder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required.
The postholder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day to day work and behaviours.
The postholder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day to day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision.
The postholder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work.
The postholder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work.
The postholder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division/Directorate/Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service.
The postholder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required