Pharmacy Science Manufacturing Tech Apprentice

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To aseptically prepare high quality Cytotoxic/MABS/EAMS etc. in accordance with departmental procedures, Good Manufacturing Practice and COSHH regulations ensuring that all work complies with all regulatory frameworks and standards.

To ensure that cleaning in all areas of the production unit is completed according to GMP and departmental policies and procedures.

To ensure ingredients and disposables are assembled, disinfected and transferred through the Aseptic Services Unit (ASU) appropriately.

To accurately prepare worksheets and labels for aseptic products using CMM and iQEMO program if required.

To assist with the preparation of a variety and routine complex documentation within the ASU.

To assist with the recording and analysis (where appropriate) of data, both manually and on the computer.

To actively participate in the department's training, accreditation, validations and re-validation program.

To be responsible for the maintenance of stock in the ASU including evaluating stock levels within the ASU assisting the ordering technician to ensure adequate stock is maintained at all times.

To ensure all environmental monitoring plates are received and stored in the correct manner to ensure they are protected from contamination.

To prepare environmental samples and checking detailed documentation for dispatch to QCNW.

To be responsible for routinely receiving, analysing and documenting complex environmental reports from QCNW and referring any variances to senior staff in a timely manner, to determine best course of action (e.g. resolving issues).

To undertake any mandatory training, updates and courses in line with local and Trust policies.

To complete all ASU competency-based training packages.

To participate in and co-operate with, individual personal assessment, continuing professional development and continuing education programmes to develop personal competencies and knowledge base.

When appropriate, to demonstrate activities to, work experience students, pre-registration pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, student pharmacy technicians and staff undergoing induction.

Where appropriate, propose improvements to procedures (e.g SOPs in own work area).

Communication and Leadership:

To communicate with other team members regarding activities within the ASU may involve sensitivity and/or complex information.

To carry out and plan on-going general administration tasks according to the ASU on-going requirements and refer queries to the appropriate person.

To ensure effective communication channels are maintained by all staff and any disagreements are dealt with promptly and in line with the Trusts respect policy.

To participate in staff discussions during internal meetings and as part of a group when required.

Finance:

To effectively manage a designated stockholding to ensure that stock wastage is minimised.

To assist the Senior/Specialist Technicians in managing the ASU stocktakes.

To comply with legal and Trust requirements relating to the purchase, supply, use safe custody and destruction of medicines within Pharmacy and other areas of the Trust.

Effort and Environment Factors:

Demonstrable skills for manipulation of pharmaceutical products.

The post holder must have the ability to lift and handle pharmaceutical items.

The post holder must have the ability to work in a cleanroom environment.

Regular use of a PC for data inputting and training.

Policy:

To be responsible for the adherence and upholding of all Trust and departmental policies and procedures.

To comply with the updated national guidance and local Trust policy for the Safe Administration of Intrathecal Chemotherapy.

Other Duties:

To provide a high-quality service delivered in a professional and courteous manner is a requirement of all staff employed by the Pharmaceutical Service.

To participate in the Aseptic on-call preparation service for chemotherapy outside normal working hours on a rotational basis.

To participate in a Saturday/Sunday and Bank Holiday rota, when the service requires which may be on a regular/rota'd basis.

To undertake any other duties of a similar nature requested by the Production Manager/Deputy or the Director of Pharmacy

Responsibility for Patient Care:

To maintain compliance with Rules and Guidance to Good Manufacturing Practice and any other local, regional and national guidance documents.

To assist with the maintaining Quality Assurance standards in accordance with national, regional and local requirements.

To participate in ensuring that the ASU complies with clinical governance strategies, including risk management assessments of working practices, reporting of clinical incidents, pharmacy error reporting schemes, intervention monitoring and risk reduction strategies.

To regularly analyse documented GMP observations, referring issues to Chief Technicians and Aseptic Services Manager/Deputy where non-compliance or deviation identified.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Science Manufacturing Technician L3 Qualification
• or willingness to complete Science Manufacturing Technician L3 Qualification (Must fulfil requirements to enrol on the course. Level 2 BTEC/NVQ in Pharmacy Services or Functional skills Level 2. Maths, English and Science)

Desirable criteria

• GCSE Maths, English and Science grade C or above or 4/5

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working within a clean room setting, technical services or an industry GMP-related environment

Desirable criteria

• Pharmacy experience in either a hospital or community setting

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills
• Good numeracy skills - able to perform pharmaceutical calculations
• Ability to work accurately and maintain levels of concentration when checking detailed documents/analysing data
• IT literate and able to use Microsoft office
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Lone and team working skills
• Accurate and logical approach to work
• Flexible to changing situations
• Dexterity for aseptic manipulation

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of a range of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through training
• Demonstrates knowledge of current legislations and regulations, e.g. COSHH and Health and Safety at Work Act
• Understanding of stock control systems
• Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation
• Demonstrates practical knowledge of GMP

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrates practical knowledge of Quality systems
• Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirement
• Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives

Values

Essential criteria

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential criteria

• Ability to undertake manual tasks e.g. mopping floors, walls, ceilings and to clean within an isolator, lift and handle pharmaceutical items
• There is a requirement/combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• The post holder must have the ability to work in a cleanroom environment
• Rotation shift patterns applied between 7am and 5pm, to cover full service
• Weekend and bank holiday on-call rota to be covered by all staff
• Excellent time management and flexibility

The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

Application Information - If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£28 Per Year

Published at

22-06-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No