Science Manufacturing Technician Apprentice

Key Duties:

Assist in the provision of Pharmacy Aseptic Services, under direct supervision. This will include:

Assisting in the assembly of the ingredients and equipment for product production, prepare labels and complete any documentation prior to the aseptic reconstitution process. Participating in the reconstitution and preparation of medicinal products. Cleaning of the aseptic suite including sterile and non-sterile areas in accordance to the cleaning procedures. Providing agreed supportive clerical duties to assist pharmacy technicians and pharmacists within the suites. Assisting in the recording and maintenance of documentation which may include photocopying and filing. Participate in monitoring and recording activities such as pressure data, storage temperatures and handling agar plates as is required within the suites. Performing in-process checks of aseptically prepared products. Using the trust based electronic ordering system to support stock supplies of consumable items for the aseptic unit.

Participate in the provision of reception duties within the Department this will include:

Greeting Outpatients, hospital staff and visitors to the department. Overcoming any communication difficulties that patients may have in an appropriate and sensitive manner. Logging work in. Collecting workload data.

Training:

You will undertake a Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship with an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' training provider, CSR Scientific Training, which will include: 

Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician. On-the-job competency training. Theoretical knowledge - BTEC Level 3 Applied Science (if required).

Training Outcome:

Apprentices will have the opportunity to apply for any available substantive pharmacy posts on successful completion of their apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative