Pharmacy Aseptic Services Trainer

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated pharmacy technician or science manufacturing technician to join our friendly and dynamic team to provide aseptic services trainer. You will be part of an expanding team of highly professional and dedicated staff whose aim is to provide an excellent, patient focus service. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] strives to innovate and improve care to patients. The Trust has recently approved the business case for a new pharmacy aseptic, clinical trials and radiopharmacy facility. The new facility is expected to be in operation at the end of 2026. The prime function of the unit is the preparation of cytotoxic, monoclonal antibodies and clinical trials in a safe and efficient manner according to Good Manufacturing Practice and National Standards. Our aim is to provide our valued staff with excellent training including Quality Assurance to become skilled, highly competent, and confident in their job roles. We encourage innovative working which includes the development and future proofing of our facilities to meet the growing needs of the service. We promote learning and development within our organisation.

Main Duties of the Job

The post holder will: 80% Training, Education, Competency Assessment and QAAPS Governance; 20% Aseptic Production and Operational Support. A core component of the role is to act as an Aseptic Services Trainer, responsible for delivering structured training, assessing competency, and ensuring all staff meet the standards required by: UK GMP, EU GMP Annex 1 (2022), MHRA Orange Guide, NHS QA Technical Services Standards, QAAPS (Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services).

Working for Our Organisation

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

• Under the strategic guidance of the Senior Quality Assurance and Training Officer, co-ordinate the design and delivery of departmental training for Aseptic Services.
• To manage the design and delivery of departmental training packs, including their associated activities and quality assessment.
• To provide initial training for all new members of staff, before they are formally handed over to a designated trainer from Production or QA, depending on their job role and training pathway.
• Deputise for the Senior Quality Assurance and Training Officer and support the trainees as required.
• Support the pharmacy education team in ensuring RWT becomes an exemplar site for pharmacy workforce development.
• Daily operational accountability rests with the Senior Quality Assurance and Training Officer.

Person Specification

Education

Essential criteria: Registered Pharmacy Technician/Science Manufacturing Technician; Registered to GPHC or Science Council; Evidence of CPD. Desirable criteria: Training qualifications.

Experience

Essential criteria: Proven experience working in Aseptic Unit; Experience of training. Desirable criteria: Attention to detail; Supervision experience; Experience in a license unit.

Visa/Sponsorship Information

The Trust welcomes suitably qualified applicants including those who may require a Trust issued Certificate of Sponsorship. However, not all our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, we recommend applicants check whether the role is eligibility prior to applying. More information can be found on the UKVI website: Health and Care Worker Visa or Skilled Worker Visa.

Further Details / Informal Visits Contact

Name: Beena Mistry
Job title: Quality Assurance Lead
Email address: [contact hidden]
Telephone number: [contact hidden]
Additional information: If you would like to have an informal chat please contact myself or Dean Wellings on [contact hidden]