Technician, Aseptic Services - Technical Services

The Job Description outlines the roles of the Senior Aseptic Services Technician. You will work closely with and support the Chief and Deputy Chief Technician in the day to day running of the Technical Services aseptic suite, providing a quality, GMP compliant service, supplying aseptically prepared medicines including clinical trials, in a timely manner to all service users.

You will act as a supervisor under the direction of the Chief and Deputy Chief Technicians in the aseptic suite or its support areas and to line manage and act as a role model for junior members of staff., 2.1 Support the maintenance and development of the highest standards of patient-focused care in the provision of aseptic services to all patients at the Sutton site of the Royal Marsden.

2.2 Participate in the education and training of pharmacists, technicians & assistants in aseptic services

2.3 Line manage and appraise junior members of the team and support the training and development of Pharmacy Technicians, Aseptic Services Technicians and Assistants working within the aseptic unit

2.4 Support the effective use of resources, including medicines, within the aseptic unit to minimise wastage.

2.5 Plan and prioritise workload and supervise staff and processes in aseptic unit and support areas.

• Educated to A level and/or degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
• Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Technical Modules or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Practice supervisor / Educational supervisor / Train the Trainer or equivalent.
• Post qualification course on aseptic preparation and dispensing of medicines/GMP/QA or equivalent.
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working towards ACPT qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an aseptic unit in a hospital or industry aseptic facility.
• Appropriate experience in aseptic compounding.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Desirable

• Knowledge of principles and practice of Quality Assurance (QA) in an unlicensed unit.
• Clinical trial experience and understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Knowledge of chemotherapy and safe handling requirements of cytotoxic drugs and preparing cytotoxic chemotherapy., * Ability to work effectively as part of a team and act as a role model.
• Effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to communicate in clear English with staff members, members of the public and healthcare professionals.
• Good time management organisation and planning skills; ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload for self and others.
• Computer literate - Ability to use Microsoft office applications e.g. Word, excel and outlook.

Desirable

• Use of pharmacy computer systems and knowledge of EPIC., * Ability to deal with conflict / difficult situations.
• Enthusiastic, supportive, reliable, hardworking and conscientious.
• Demonstrate a professional attitude.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A level and/or degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
• Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Technical Modules or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Practice supervisor / Educational supervisor / Train the Trainer or equivalent.
• Post qualification course on aseptic preparation and dispensing of medicines/GMP/QA or equivalent.
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working towards ACPT qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an aseptic unit in a hospital or industry aseptic facility.
• Appropriate experience in aseptic compounding.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Desirable

• Knowledge of principles and practice of Quality Assurance (QA) in an unlicensed unit.
• Clinical trial experience and understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Knowledge of chemotherapy and safe handling requirements of cytotoxic drugs and preparing cytotoxic chemotherapy., * Ability to deal with conflict / difficult situations.
• Enthusiastic, supportive, reliable, hardworking and conscientious.
• Demonstrate a professional attitude.

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.

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated professional to join our aseptic team at the Sutton site of the Royal Marsden. You will be part of a team consisting of Pharmacists, Technicians and Assistants, who are always striving for excellence in all aspects of our work. We are working collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure we always deliver outstanding care to our patients. It is an exciting time to join the Royal Marsden Hospital Aseptic Department. Our service is built around providing a high-quality service to our patients and staff of the Trust. The department works closely with the Institute of Cancer Research and the post-holder will be supporting the development of innovative new cancer medicines as these drugs enter early phase clinical trials. The Oak Cancer Centre (a new, state-of-the-art treatment and research facility) opened in June 2023 in Sutton which will speed up the translation of world-leading research into breakthroughs in treatment and care, transforming the lives of cancer patients at The Royal Marsden and beyond. The hospital introduced the EPIC digital health record system in March 2023 and are looking to become a truly paperless department in 2026. Over the next year a brand-new state of the art aseptic suite will be opening at the Sutton site to facilitate the growth of the aseptic service., The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.