Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

Core Role

1.    To participate in the day to day running of the CTASU in line with the rota

2.    To participate in safe systems of work and documentation of these

3.    To ensure all expected prescriptions are received in CTASU, and to communicate with the clinical teams if there are any missing prescriptions

4.    To receive prescriptions into CTASU and file for the appropriate date

5.    To ensure the CTASU calendar is updated with the workload required for each day

6.    To answer telephone and answer queries regarding when doses are expected to be ready and when these will be delivered

7.    To escalate queries when appropriate

8.    To be responsible for the accurate completion of product worksheets and labels, assigning batch number to aseptically prepared products

9.    To accurately and safely label aseptically prepared products

10.  Assemble drugs and consumables required for the preparation of aseptic products, accurately recording batch numbers and expiry dates

11.  To undertake safe and accurate preparation of a wide range of aseptic products on a daily basis, including cytotoxics, epidurals, antibiotics, injectables, novel agents and monoclonal antibodies

12.  To maintain expertise, skills and necessary knowledge of the technical aspects of aseptic and non aseptic dispensing

13.  To facilitate the quality assurance of products and to notify the Senior Aseptic Services Technician of any incidents, and procedural deficiencies

14.  To be responsible for ensuring finished products ae packed prior to distribution to ensure prompt and safe delivery

15.  To ensure finished products are transported in the appropriate environment taking into account any physical and legal requirements

16.  To be responsible for the unpacking and receipting of deliveries

17.  Undertake regular expiry date checking to identify expired or short dated stock

18.  To be responsible for monitoring drug stock and consumable levels and replenishing where necessary

19.  To ensure that all equipment within CTASU is in good working order and serviced regularly

20.  To participate in the clean room/isolator cleaning rota

21.  To assist with the environmental and physical monitoring of CTASU

22.  To be involved in the maintenance of departmental records including staff training, environmental monitoring, cleaning, maintenance logs and worksheets

23.  Where applicable be involved with the delivery of drugs to clinical areas

24.  To promptly report deviations from SOPs and complaints to the Accountable Pharmacist and Aseptic Services Manager or Deputy

Regulatory

1.    To undertake aseptic preparation in accordance with the GPhC code of ethics and current legislation and guidance including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Guidance on Aseptic Dispensing for NHS Patients, Health and Safety Act, Medicines Act, Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations and the Human Medicines Regulations and Misuse of Drugs Act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations and Departmental Procedures

2.    To ensure you are familiar with and adhere to CTASU, Pharmacy and Trust standard operating procedures (SOPs)

3.    To ensure the disposal or recycling of medicinal products is carried out in a safe and efficient manner, in accordance with Health & Safety, COSHH regulations and Departmental Standard Operating Procedure

Clinical Trials

1.    To obtain and maintain Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training

2.    To apply principles of GCP in the management of clinical trials

3.    To work within the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and EU directive relating to Clinical Trials

4.    To maintain clinical trial filing systems and drug accountability documentation for clinical trials

5.    To be involved in the invoicing, set up and close down of a clinical trial

Teaching and Training

1.    To participate in a programme of work based training, development and appraisal. The majority of this training will be completed in CTASU, however training will include short rotations into Radiopharmacy and Quality Assurance

2.    To undertake the Science and Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship, and as part of this complete the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing

3.    To participate in the training and induction of pre-registration students, technicians and assistants (if required)

General responsibilities

1.    Work the hours necessary for the proper and efficient performance of the work, within the flexible working system set up in the Department. The post requires participation in rotation of the CTASU early shifts (with working hours adjusted accordingly 07:00-15:00 or 08.00-16.00)

2.    To participate in weekend, evening, bank holiday and seven day working according to rota

3.    To complete regular rotated slot in dispensary to maintain skill set, if required

4.    Producing consistently accurate work in a timely manner when under pressure

5.    To assist in the maintenance of a tidy and efficient working environment

6.    To ensure compliance with the procedures and protocols in the areas of work for with the post holder carries responsibility

7.    Behave courteously and professionally at all times and seek to ensure that the highest level of service is provided by CTASU

8.    Operating at frequently high concentration levels on calculating, drawing up and measuring patient doses and maintaining a high level of accuracy whilst working within narrow margins for error and within tight deadlines

9.    Daily work involves standing for long periods of time during the setting up, disinfection and preparation of products while working in the confined space of an isolator

10.  Producing consistently accurate work in a timely manner when under pressure

11.  Responsible for safely operating expensive and complex equipment, including amongst others, Grade A isolators, lasers, etc.

12.  To observe patient confidentiality and to work within the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

13.  To adhere to associated hygiene and clothing requirements of individual work areas. This may involve: removal of jewellery, wearing of protective clothing including hats, facemasks if necessary, gloves, gowns and overshoes

14.  To perform other appropriate duties which may be requested by CTASU management.

Liaises with:

Other rotational CTASU staff, consultants, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Radiographers, Technicians, Physicists, Managers and other health care professionals as necessary for the efficient performance of the duties. Also occasionally liaises with support staff from within the Trust and staff from other trusts, engineers and representatives.