Job summary

We are looking for a production assistant to work in the Pharmacy production unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital. The role entails working in a clean environment to produce sterile products.

Previous experience in working in an aseptic unit is preferred but not essential.

You preferably should possess NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or Science Manufacturing process operative qualification.

If you do not possess this Qualification, you must be willing to undertake the Science manufacturing process operative (NVQ Level 2) in the first year of employment, funded by the Department. You will be paid as Band 3 Annex 21 until this Qualification is gained.

This Post has a requirement for seven-day working including weekends, late nights and bank holidays.

The majority of time will be spent working in the manufacturing unit, but you may be required to support other Pharmacy areas such as inpatient dispensary.

The role does require working in an aseptic isolator for prolonged periods and requires good manual dexterity.

Main duties of the job

The pharmacy production unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital supplies in excess of 20,000 ready to administer chemotherapy items per year.

We are looking for an organised production assistant to participate in the preparation of cytotoxic and other agents. You will be working as part of a team to supply chemotherapy to Oncology and Haematology units in Sunderland and South Tyneside hospitals.

The role includes liaising closely with chemotherapy administration units, nursing, medical and pharmacy production staff in order to produce sterile products in a timely manner.

Aseptics is a lesser-known but exciting area of pharmacy that provides opportunity for continued professional growth development.

This role is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. We would encourage you to contact the Recruiting Manager to gain an understanding of the role and working environment.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.