Advanced ATO Pharmacy Repackaging & Overlabelling Unit

Job overview

Band 4 Advanced ATO - Pharmacy Repackaging & Overlabelling Unit

Pharmacy Technical Services

Part Time –equating to 30 hours per week

There is currently an ambitious modernisation programme being undertaken at The County Hospital.

The Technical Services department within pharmacy opened in September 2012 and holds an MHRA ‘Specials’ manufacturing licence. The service encompasses aseptic, chemotherapy, non-sterile and pre-pack labelling and repackaging of medicines. The Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) department support the MHRA licence and also provide Quality Control support in regard to the preparation of radio pharmaceuticals for the Trust

The Pharmacy Repackaging and Overlabelling unit produces over 250,000 packs per year to support patient discharges both at UHNM and for external NHS Trusts

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated Advanced Assistant Technical Officer to work with our team in Pharmacy Technical Services.

The successful candidate will work within our Repackaging and Overlabelling unit and will be required to set up and prepare medicines made within Pharmacy Technical Services. The post holder will be expected to understand and follow standard operating procedures.

Ther role includes undertaking relevant training, both external and internal in aspects of Pharmacy Services and associated technical activities where required.

In addition, the post holder will be required to assist with the operation and maintenance of quality systems ensuring compliance with the terms of the MHRA Manufacturing “Specials” Licence regarding all compounding and manufacturing processes.

Working for our organisation

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details please refer to the job description and person specification

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please email Sharon Sturland

Person specification

Essential Qualifications

• BTEC or NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent Or NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services OR Pharmacy manufacturing with additional substantial experience equivalent to BTEC OR NVQ3 OR Degree in a relevant related science
• Four GCSE’s grade C/4 or above (including English, Maths and Science)

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Essential criteria

• Substantial recent experience of working as an sATO within an MHRA licensed unit
• Knowledge, application and understanding of standard operating procedures, quality management systems and good manufacturing practice.
• At least 1 years’ previous experience in a similar role
• Experience of stock control
• Ability to investigate queries, taking action if appropriate
• Good organisation and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and alone
• IT skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Team working

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