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Supervision of cleanroom staff and workflow.

Plan, organise and prioritise work activities within clean rooms. Ensure all processes and procedures are followed by staff operating in the ASU. Responsible for the safe use of equipment within clean rooms, ensuring clean room staff use equipment in accordance with instructions and SOPs. Ensures that all required functional tests, inspections and verifications are carried out on clean room equipment before and after work sessions. Reports equipment faults and deviations and ensures that deviations are authorised and records are diligently completed.

Delivering products and service as part of the Aseptic team

Experience and knowledge in good manufacturing and processing procedures. To be part of the dispensing service for systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) requiring aseptic preparation including cytotoxic drugs, gene therapy and monoclonal antibodies from point of prescription receipt. To be aware and follow all departmental operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidance at all times. To aseptically dispense products within the aseptic facilities including accurately measuring volumes and following aseptic no-touch techniques. To be responsible for the transfer disinfection into the aseptic units of all items required for aseptic processing, following departmental processes. To be fully aware of the COSHH regulations particularly with regard to the safe storage and handling of pharmaceutical products, to be aware of the Aseptic Spillage procedure and what to do in the event of spillage of a drug product. Carry out environmental monitoring with swabs, contact and settle agar plates. To be responsible for sending environmental monitoring samples to Quality Control in a timely manner. Provide support to the aseptic administration systems. To participate in aseptic unit cleaning rota, including cleaning of the aseptic units before and after core hours, if required. To undertake regular cleaning duties carried out during the working day. To set up and assemble work trays according to departmental SOPs in a timely and efficient manner. To carry out accuracy checks on assembled work trays, once trained following departmental programme and or PIPC certification. To co-ordinate daily workload, managing breaks and highlighting issues of productivity slowing down to a senior technician. To ensure adequate knowledge and understanding of clinical trials products prepared in aseptics relevant to the job role including accountability, stock control and storage requirements. To follow Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidance and undertake where relevant data collection for aseptic clinical trial products. To communicate effectively with healthcare professionals both within and outside the Trust. To ensure good team working with other pharmacy staff, ward staff and other service providers as necessary. To carry out stock management including receipt, correct storage, stock count, expiry check and weekly ordering of all aseptic items including drugs, diluents and consumables. To carry out stock ordering through multiple supply channels and monitor stock levels. To be able to participate in the on-call rotation for making out-of-hours aseptic SACT if the service demands. To train junior members of staff in core areas as deemed appropriate by the Education & Training Lead. To contribute to bank holiday working where required. Be available and flexible to potential move to seven day working.

Support and maintain the Quality Assurance system.

To be aware of and participate, where required, in departmental audits. To assist in the updating and reviewing of SOPs and the building of drugs in the pharmacy computer system. To assist with annual and ad-hoc validations. Support and assist the Chief Technicians and Highly Specialised Technicians.

Other.

To perform any other duties as requested by the line manager, Aseptic Services Manager or Director of Pharmacy.

Job description

Supervision of cleanroom staff and workflow.

Plan, organise and prioritise work activities within clean rooms. Ensure all processes and procedures are followed by staff operating in the ASU. Responsible for the safe use of equipment within clean rooms, ensuring clean room staff use equipment in accordance with instructions and SOPs. Ensures that all required functional tests, inspections and verifications are carried out on clean room equipment before and after work sessions. Reports equipment faults and deviations and ensures that deviations are authorised and records are diligently completed.

Delivering products and service as part of the Aseptic team

Experience and knowledge in good manufacturing and processing procedures. To be part of the dispensing service for systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) requiring aseptic preparation including cytotoxic drugs, gene therapy and monoclonal antibodies from point of prescription receipt. To be aware and follow all departmental operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidance at all times. To aseptically dispense products within the aseptic facilities including accurately measuring volumes and following aseptic no-touch techniques. To be responsible for the transfer disinfection into the aseptic units of all items required for aseptic processing, following departmental processes. To be fully aware of the COSHH regulations particularly with regard to the safe storage and handling of pharmaceutical products, to be aware of the Aseptic Spillage procedure and what to do in the event of spillage of a drug product. Carry out environmental monitoring with swabs, contact and settle agar plates. To be responsible for sending environmental monitoring samples to Quality Control in a timely manner. Provide support to the aseptic administration systems. To participate in aseptic unit cleaning rota, including cleaning of the aseptic units before and after core hours, if required. To undertake regular cleaning duties carried out during the working day. To set up and assemble work trays according to departmental SOPs in a timely and efficient manner. To carry out accuracy checks on assembled work trays, once trained following departmental programme and or PIPC certification. To co-ordinate daily workload, managing breaks and highlighting issues of productivity slowing down to a senior technician. To ensure adequate knowledge and understanding of clinical trials products prepared in aseptics relevant to the job role including accountability, stock control and storage requirements. To follow Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidance and undertake where relevant data collection for aseptic clinical trial products. To communicate effectively with healthcare professionals both within and outside the Trust. To ensure good team working with other pharmacy staff, ward staff and other service providers as necessary. To carry out stock management including receipt, correct storage, stock count, expiry check and weekly ordering of all aseptic items including drugs, diluents and consumables. To carry out stock ordering through multiple supply channels and monitor stock levels. To be able to participate in the on-call rotation for making out-of-hours aseptic SACT if the service demands. To train junior members of staff in core areas as deemed appropriate by the Education & Training Lead. To contribute to bank holiday working where required. Be available and flexible to potential move to seven day working.

Support and maintain the Quality Assurance system.

To be aware of and participate, where required, in departmental audits. To assist in the updating and reviewing of SOPs and the building of drugs in the pharmacy computer system. To assist with annual and ad-hoc validations. Support and assist the Chief Technicians and Highly Specialised Technicians.

Other.

To perform any other duties as requested by the line manager, Aseptic Services Manager or Director of Pharmacy.

What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Manchester?

The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at The Christie NHS FT is £28392.00 to £31157.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacist pay in Manchester varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does The Christie NHS FT have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 4 open pharmacy vacancies from The Christie NHS FT across the UK. Browse all The Christie NHS FT roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Manchester?

PharmSee is currently tracking 22 active pharmacy vacancies in Manchester across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Manchester pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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