Pharmaceutical Production Operator

To support the safe and efficient preparation and dispensing of outsourced chemotherapy doses as part of the cancer and aseptics team.

To assist in the dispensing of Parenteral Nutrition (PN) standard bag.s To input PN formulas into the abacus program to allow for compounding of non-standard bags for Adult, Paediatric and neonatal patients within the trust.

To assist in the daily operations of the aseptic unit in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This part of the role is based off site of the main hospital.

Undertake clean room activities using aseptic techniques and semi-automated equipment to batch manufacture or prepare patient specific medicines in accordance with clean room behaviour principles.

All tasks are carried out under the supervision of either: a Pharmacy Technician, Science Manufacturing Technician or other suitably qualified person.

We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking individual to join our dynamic pharmacy team. This role is ideal for someone looking to expand their skills in a specialised and rapidly advancing area of practice.

You will be supported by an experienced, friendly and highly skilled team who are passionate about patient care. This is a very rewarding challenge and opportunity to contribute to a service that is continually evolving.

Pharmacy assistants/operatives are vital members of the pharmacy team who work closely with pharmacists and technicians. You will also be supporting other colleagues throughout the hospital. The preparation and supply of chemotherapy and other treatments to patients is a key part of the role. Our Trust values of Respect, Integrity, Trust, Care, Kindness and Personal Responsibility are essential to a role working in the pharmacy department. We are a very busy, large department in a fast-paced teaching hospital. Therefore, the ability to be able to work under pressure and respond to a frequently changing environment is essential.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.