Full training will be given for all aspects of the role. A Band 2 position may be offered to applicants with no experience and robust objectives would be set to be achieved in order to progress to Band 3 level.
For further information please contact Ghazia Jumshad ([email protected]) Chief Technician or Thimira Fernando ([email protected]@rmh.nhs.uk), Deputy Chief Technician on phone number 020 78082205"
This post is particularly suitable for those looking for experience in a hands-on operational GMP workplace.
You will gain a thorough understanding of working in a hospital pharmacy clean room environment and must be prepared to take your learning forward in order to contribute to the quality management system in addition to the manufacturing activity.
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.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification : -
2.1 Assist in the maintenance of Technical Services facilities as defined in Good Manufacturing Practice (Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors 2017 – ‘The Orange Guide’) and to comply with current NHS guidance on Aseptic Processing (Quality Assurance of Aseptic Processing. 5th ed. Ed Alison Beaney, Pharmaceutical Press).
2.2 Become familiar with Standard Operating Procedures and COSHH forms for Technical Services.
2.3 Complete the in-house training programme and the in-house accreditation programme according to grade and responsibility.
2.4 Gain an in-depth knowledge and skill in the handling and compounding of cytotoxic medicines, biological medicines and other medicines.
2.5 Assemble, spray and wipe, prepare/compound products, using aseptic technique in a grade A environment.
2.6 Dispense, label and assist in the distribution of compounded products to patients.
2.7 Support the Technical Services management team in the training of new operatives
2.8 Dispose of Technical Services waste appropriately according to SOP.
2.9 Cleaning of the aseptic unit environment and equipment as required (all staff)
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