Environmental Monitoring Assistant

We are looking for an individual to join the Pharmacy based Aseptic Services team. We have a highly regarded Aseptic Production Unit (APU) at the Trust and moved into our brand new site in 2023. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of support activities to the aseptic production service., The postholder will support the effective operation of the aseptic manufacturing service by assisting with the maintenance and management of environmental monitoring date and quality-related records in line with departmental policies and procedures. The role requires accuracy, attention to detail and effective use of relevant information systems, alongside strong organisational and communication skills and the ability to manage workload with minimal supervision. The postholder will support the maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) within the aseptic unit, ensuring records and documentation are maintained in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) requirements.,

• Carry out routine physical and microbiological environmental monitoring of pharmaceutical production areas following Standard Operating Procedures and schedules.
• Use environmental monitoring and other QA equipment correctly by following the procedures for use, cleaning and monitoring of such equipment.
• Ensure that all required documentation is filled in correctly, processed and filed in the correct manner according to GMP principals.
• Maintain and update accurate record logs of environmental monitoring undertaken and subsequent results.
• Assist in the arrangements for QA equipment calibrations.
• Accept delivery of materials for the Pharmacy QA micro-team.
• Book in raw materials and containers upon receipt from external suppliers according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist in the stock control of media used in the microbiological monitoring service.
• Actively assist senior staff in the maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Contribute to the development of GMP documentation such as standard operating procedures and worksheets.
• Contact Manufacturers and Suppliers to obtain appropriate Certificate of Analysis or Certificates of Conformity for received raw materials and containers.
• Ensure that working procedures at all times conform with regulatory standards.
• Undertake other duties as required in order to maintain the safe, efficient and effective provision of pharmaceutical services.
• Contact appropriate supervisor for assistance as required when undertaking the activities of this job description.
• Attend courses and undertake training to develop expertise in appropriate skills, where training needs are identified.
  
  Computer literate (Microsoft Office Applications)
• GCSE (or equivalent) Grade Cor above in Maths and English
Desirable criteria
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent, Demonstrable ability to work accurately to set procedures
• Demonstrable ability to work as part of a team and under own initiative
• Demonstrable ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative
• Demonstrated ability to communicate routine information effectively using clear written and spoken English
• Methodical approach and clear attention to detail
Desirable criteria
• Demonstrated practical understanding of the principles of GMP and QA, Ability to work within a team and under own initiative
• Ability to work unsupervised after suitable training
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload
• Collaborate across teams and functions
• Willingness to step outside comfort zones
Desirable criteria
• Willing to ensure continuing education and professional development, Enthusiasm for the position
• Be personally responsible for own impact on staff morale and teamwork
  
  NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.
We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West. We operate from five hospital sites: Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role. Candidates applying for the role of Healthcare Assistant on the staff bank should note that due to the nature of the role, workers must be aged 18 or above when commencing in post. Applicants are therefore welcome from those aged over 18 or within 3 months' of their 18^th birthday. The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment. Not all roles are suitable for every flexible working opportunity all of the time. Flexible working options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working. The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from the following groups that are currently under-represented in our workforce black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and age 16-24. Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing the successful applicant/s DBS application be recovered via salary deduction following start in post. The amount of £26.50 (standard disclosure) or £54.50 (enhanced disclosure) will be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment. Bank posts require upfront payment. From April 2017, Skilled visa applicants and their adult dependant(s) will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have lived in consecutively for 12 months or more in the past ten years. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisations safeguarding children and adults' policy and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures. Staff should be mindful of their responsibility to safeguard children and adults in any activity performed on behalf of the organisation in line with the requirements of statutory guidance and legislation. All employees (and volunteers)are expected maintain their safeguarding knowledge and skills by completing mandatory safeguarding training which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and neglect and taking appropriate action. As an organisation, we have adopted the Merseyside Domestic abuse workplace scheme which supports our staff who are experiencing Domestic Abuse /any forms of sexual violence. If you have any personal requirements that will enable you to participate in our recruitment process please contact a member of the Recruitment Services by phone on at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post. Please note: new entrants to the NHS will commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.