Pharmaceutical Senior Production Operator

If you are looking to join NWSSP, please see the additional information below that may be of interest to you: - Our “Benefits” video has been created to highlight and showcase some of the benefits of working for the NHS and NWSSP:- https://youtu.be/zX3x046SDhg The “Tops Tips – Be Yourself” video has been designed to support candidates applying for roles with NWSSP. We have outlined 8 key steps to help candidates articulate their capabilities and experience when completing applications with NWSSP. https://youtu.be/qe3ibY8b6m4 Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable. Job Overview The Senior Production Operator post activities cover's pre and in-process accuracy checks, manufacture and visually checks aseptically prepared medicines, providing clinical technical services within the Medicines Unit and Radiopharmacy, under a Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Manufacturer’s “Specials” Licence to ensure delivery of a timely, high quality and patient-focused service across Wales

• They will undertake clean room activities in the Medicines unit and Radiopharmacy, using aseptic techniques including the use of semi-automated equipment to batch manufacture medicines, in accordance with clean room behaviour principles.
• They will participate in the Pharmacy Quality Management System, undertaking pre and in-process accuracy checking and visual

inspection activities to ensure the medicinal products are safe and effective for patient use.

• They will take responsibility for maintaining effective stock control, security and minimising waste of starting materials and consumables

required for individual batch production in their remit.

• This will involve wearing specialist clean room clothing within the Medicines Unit and Radiopharmacy.

Main duties of the job The role holder's role include clean room activities, within both the TMU and RadioPharmacy, including clean room behaviour, aseptic techniques and the use of semi-automated equipment. They will be required to participate in the assembly and manufacture of prepared medicinal products, ensuring that the TMU, RadioPharmacy and the operations are completed in accordance with good manufacturing practice (GMP), good clinical practice (GCP) and good distribution practice (GDP) requirements, Health and Safety at Work, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and Ionising Radiations regulations (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R), The Human Medicines Regulations, And Any Other Relevant Statutory Requirements. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating. Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people. Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers. Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria

• BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences with NVQ Level 3/The Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing/Science Manufacturing Tech (SMT)/Equivalent scientific qualification at Level 3
• Cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol.

Desirable criteria

• Accredited Pre- and In-process Checking (or be able to undertake).

Experience Essential criteria

• Experience working in a MHRA Licenced Manufacturing Unit or comparable production environment.

Desirable criteria

• Wider experience of pharmaceutical industry including procurement, stores and distribution

Skills Essential criteria

• Manual dexterity to manipulate syringes/injections or prepare pharmaceutical products, and good hand-eye co-ordination.
• Good numeracy skills
• Computer skills

Desirable criteria

• Approachable and professional manner.
• Ability to remain calm in a busy environment.

We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities. If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly. Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage. When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted. To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge. Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. Welsh language skills are desirable Documents to download

• JD & PS- English (PDF, 448.4KB)
• OH Form (PDF, 640.5KB)
• JD & PS- Welsh (PDF, 536.3KB)
• NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
• NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB)
• NWSSP - Our Benefits 2023 (PDF, 487.5KB)
• NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 491.0KB)
• PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB)
• Guidance Notes for Applicants April 2024 (PDF, 278.7KB)
• IMTP Summary 2024-2027 (PDF, 13.7MB)
• IMTP Summary 2024-2027 - Cymraeg (PDF, 13.7MB)

Further details / informal visits contact Name Jan Wines Job title Production Lead Email address jan.wines@wales.nhs.uk Additional information Kristian Edginton - Production Lead, Radiopharmacy kristian.edginton@wales.nhs.uk