Pre-Registration Science Manufacturing Technician Apprentice

Main duties of the job:

Maintain effective communication with aseptic teams across both sites, as well as with colleagues in the wider Pharmacy Department Liaise with the Quality Control team regarding environmental monitoring activities and results Communicate regularly with tutors, mentors, and administrators at West Suffolk College, as well as with external training providers, qualification assessors, and quality assurers Coordinate with nursing staff on the Day Units and Chemotherapy Ward to ensure timely delivery of treatments Engage with other Pre-Registration Science Manufacturing Technicians to share learning and best practice Undertake study supported by full-time work experience and structured practical instruction from qualified pharmacy practice supervisors at the base hospital(s)

Training:

This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post.

Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

As a Pre-Registration Science Manufacturing Technician, you will be fully supervised throughout the two-year training contract and receive structured training to support the development of decision-making skills and professional behaviours.

A key focus of the apprenticeship is understanding your scope of practice and limitations, while building strong technical and professional competencies.

Core Responsibilities:

Develop awareness of environmental monitoring action limits and the appropriate corrective measures in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and departmental policies Support cost-effective and efficient dispensing by identifying opportunities for multiple dispensing of extended treatment regimes, considering expiry dates and vial sharing protocols Assess returned cytotoxic and monoclonal medications from wards and departments for suitability for re-issue, following departmental guidelines and SOPs, including accurate documentation on the CMM system Contribute to stock wastage reduction by promoting the efficient use and reuse of cytotoxic and monoclonal drugs Liaise across sites to optimise the use of stock with short expiry dates.
Ensure adequate stock levels of cytotoxic and monoclonal medications are maintained, and that stock is rotated appropriately to minimise waste

Systems and IT Competency:

Access and interpret patient prescriptions using Chemocare® and Aria® Generate worksheets and labels using Episys Ultimate® Use Microsoft Windows and Office applications (Word, Excel) confidently for documentation and communication

Training Outcome:
Science Manufacturing Technician

Employer Description:
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with patient care at our core. Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. In the meantime make sure to check out our Patient First approach that runs through our core as you’ll get to know us better through this, our equality, diversity and inclusion pages which show just why being inclusive is so important to us and how our staff networks help drive change, and our staff wellbeing page that details the many ways in which we invest in your wellbeing.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Team working