Production Technician

We are pleased to announce a vacancy in search of a Production Technician at our St Thomas' site covering CIVAS and PN. We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate with a keen interest in aseptics and quality to support our CIVAS unit and PN service. You will work closely with nursing, pharmacy and other operational management teams to provide a patient focused service. You will also work closely with our clinical trials team, providing innovative treatments. We are looking for a candidate who ideally has experience in aseptic services and pharmaceutical quality assurance, with a desire to progress in these areas. The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail, working knowledge of aseptic technique and understanding of GMP. Joining our aseptic services team at Guy's & St Thomas' is an exciting proposition, with significant aseptic estates development planned over the next five years and growing demand for clinical trials, cancer treatments, CIVAS and advanced therapies. The CIVAS unit has recently undergone a refurbishment project, including the delivery of brand new isolators., The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Liaising with the Senior Technicians to ensure the safe, efficient and timely delivery of aseptic products.
• Ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant manufacture of a range of pharmaceuticals under Section 10 / Regulation 4 exemption of the Medicines Act 1968 / Human Medicines Regulations 2012.
• Ensuring excellent GMP practices are maintained at all times.Helping train junior staff members in aseptic production practices and acting as a role model for aseptic technique.
• Ensuring GMP records and logs are completed on a daily basis.
  
  Guy's & St Thomas' Technical Services has one of the country's largest manufacturing facilities, split across a number of sites and involves around 140 staff working in licensed manufacturing and named patient dispensing areas. Services include aseptic preparation of CIVAS and chemotherapy, sterile and non-sterile manufacturing, clinical trials, quality control and quality assurance.
There is a wide range of expertise throughout the department and many opportunities to learn and develop from technical experts. We have cultivated a culture that actively promotes patient safety as a top priority. This ethos is ingrained in our team's values and everyday practices, fostering an environment where every member is committed to upholding the highest standards of care. The extensive multidisciplinary team (MDT), including consultants, registrars, clinical nurse specialists, specialist clinical and technical pharmacists, clinical research teams and administrative staff work together in a dynamic environment to deliver seamless care to our extensive patient cohort.