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Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan & manage operations of campus facilities, including maintenance schedules, site inspections, meetings, engagement with stakeholders and contractors.
• Lead & develop a team of facilities operations staff.
• Plan & manage operating budget and facilities life-cycle costing.
• Oversee administrative processes in the Facilities Management System to ensure service level is met.
• Lead in facilities renewal projects, including addition & alteration works.
• Manage contracts and procurement of relevant goods & services.
• Analyse operations data, such as utilities, equipment performance & service level, in support of sustainability and operations improvement initiatives.
• Support exploration and implementation of projects related to smart and sustainable building operations.
• Assist in management duties and special projects as assigned by Reporting Manager.

Qualifications

Requirements

Qualification:

• Relevant Bachelor degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Estate Management.

Years of Experience

• Minimum 15 years of Facilities Management or related experience

Knowledge / Skills (preferred)

• Attended/ Green Mark Accredited Professional (Facilities Management)
• Attended/ Certified Singapore Certified Energy Manager
• Attended/ Certified Fire Safety Manager
• Attended/ Certified Project Manager
• Attended/ Certified Workplace Safety Management
• Experience with Building Management Systems / Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Competent in MS Office applications

An excellent opportunity has become available for a technician with experience and interest in Aseptic Services & Research.

You will be joining our dynamic aseptic team at an exciting and challenging time in developing a first-class aseptic service. The aseptic unit is licensed and provides an extensive portfolio of Clinical Trials, including Phase 1 and Gene therapy, along with alongside Early Access Medicines and compassionate use schemes. The unit is comprised of two cleanrooms, one dedicated to Gene therapy, with a total of five negative pressure isolators.

You will work closely with other members of our multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that Christie patients have access to the very latest developments in oncology and haematology medicines. You will become an integral part of our aseptic service, clinical and research teams. The Pharmacy Department is also supporting a number of collaborative projects alongside several research partners and has strong links with the University of Manchester. Several members of our staff have undertaken post graduate training, research and other secondment opportunities and we are keen to support more.

Have a look at this short video which outlines what it’s like to work at The Christie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuTC_PsYI8g&ab_channel=TheChristieNHSFoundationTrust

Working from home patterns within the department is in development.

· Manages the technical, practitioner and assistant staff providing pharmacy aseptic preparation services under the professional direction of the Aseptic Services Manager.

· Responsible for team working and effective delegation and will be responsible for the development, implementation, audit and revision of Standard Operating Procedures.

· Responsible for all technical aspects of Aseptic Services and will deputise, alongside the Deputy Aseptic Services Manager, for the Aseptic Services Manager in their absence for the technical aspect of this role.

· Lead professional role for the management of Clinical Trial portfolio within Aseptic Services, in collaboration with the ASM and deputy ASM, disseminating tasks to other senior technicians.

· Contribute to and participate in the education and training of other staff within the pharmacy department, in collaboration with the Team Leader.

· The Chief Technician will also take shared responsibility for HR issues for technical staff, and will be a member of the senior management team of the department.

· They will have active involvement in Regional and National aseptic initiatives and projects.

Although this post is based at The Christie Hospital main site, postholders may be required to work at any location across the Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cancer Network. The Trust has a flexible working policy and, subject to service commitments.

We are an ever-expanding multi-disciplinary team of Assistants, Practitioners, Technicians, and Pharmacists who strive to produce exceptionally high-quality injectable medicines to each patient that uses our service.

The Aseptic team is a diverse and dynamic team who work in a specialised cleanroom environment where teamwork is the key to efficiency and managing the patient experience. Each day is both challenging and rewarding in equal measures, with cancer treatments constantly evolving and new types of drugs being trialled each year.

We are at the forefront of developments in terms of drug innovation and team development. We were one of the first hospitals in the country to introduce the progression roles and we are looking forward within the next year to being able to add the Science Manufacturing Technician qualification to our already large portfolio of training and staff qualifications here at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

The Pharmacy department has a developed career pathway for aseptic staff wishing to progress as far as achievable. Helping support all qualifications and in-house training that allow for this progression should you wish to further your career within the pharmacy aseptic team.

So, if you want to work as part of an ever-progressing team and you enjoy a challenge then we could be the team for you.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Aseptic Services Responsibilities:

To lead on the development, implementation and monitoring of pharmacy technicians, practitioners, pharmacy assistants and apprentice pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians input to Pharmacy Aseptic Servicesat The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in conjunction with the Aseptic Services Manager.

To co-ordinate and manage all aseptic services technicians, practitioners, pharmacy assistant and apprentice pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician activities to maintain defined service standards.

To regularly monitor the standard of professional work undertaken by aseptic services technicians, practitioners, pharmacy assistants and apprentice pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians in accordance with local and national competency frameworks.

To oversee stock control within the Aseptic Services Unit.Maintains adequate and appropriate stocks of both medicines and consumables used in the unit ensuring stock rotation and delivering any reports requested on purchase, usage or stock levels.

To attend relevant internal, regional and national meetings to network, develop standards for aseptic services and participate in benchmarking and regional audit.

Participate in continual service improvement to coordinate change across the aseptic service and wider organisation using benchmarking skills to support best practice and quality.

To attend external meetings as necessary, representing the Trust and pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit in a professional manner, for example.

To investigate DATIX incidents pertaining to the Aseptic Services Unit as necessary and to initiate changes to service improvement as a resulting outcome. To actively participate in route cause analysis of incidents, to develop and implement action plans, if necessary, to safeguard against future incidents. To attend ERGs when necessary.

Participate in service risk assessments and take any action necessary to maintain a safe environment, reviewing and updating the risk register for operational technical pharmacy risks.

To attend and contribute to clinical governance programmes, including clinical risk, incident management, investigation and reduction and to ensure compliance with service, Trust and national guidelines.

To actively participate in the MRHA drug recall process, in conjunction with the third party provider, with regard to aseptic service implications and resulting communications with the Trust.

To actively contribute and support the Aseptic Services Manager in the development and implementation of a strategic plan for future initiatives and development of the Aseptic Services Unit.

To develop a framework for pharmacy aseptic technicians to perform the Final Check and Product Approval of aseptically prepared treatments according to local and national standards, following a period of competency-based training and assessment if approved by the Reqional Quality Assurance.

To be a point of contact for issues, queries and concerns from service users.

Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Aseptic Services Manager and Director of Pharmacy.

Manage the aseptic units, in conjunction with the Aseptic Services Manager and their deputy, to ensure the provision of a high quality service.

Involvement in the development and maintenance of the Pharmaceutical Quality System, delegating tasks when appropriate.

Oversight of the Validation Master Plan, ensuring all necessary validations are carried out to the required standard.

Oversight of the Planned and Preventative Maintenance schedule, ensuring the service is maintained to the necessary standard. Maintains an annual schedule to ensure all Planned Preventative Maintenance and planned targets are achieved and work is organised to minimise the impact on production. Operates the Permit to Work system.

Have a thorough and in-depth working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and standards, procedures, legislation or national guidelines relating to the aseptic preparation of medication and clinical trials.

To undertake technical final accuracy check and product approval of aseptically prepared products. To develop competency frameworks to introduce these tasks to other staff and act as course mentor.

Responsible for oversight of workload planning and managing the day to day organisation of aseptic services operated at the Trust, including personal participation as required.

Responsible for ensuring that that the aseptic service adopts and complies with clinical governance strategies including risk management assessments of working practices, reporting of clinical incidents, monitoring and analysis of pharmacy error reporting schemes, intervention monitoring and risk reduction strategies.

Maintains the environmental standards within the Aseptic Service facilities toregional and national standards.

Assesses and collates monitoring results,detecting any trends or alert limitsthen taking remedial action. Reports results or problems outside the scope of expertise to the Aseptic Services Manager, or their deputy.

Maintains and develop Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring staff adherence and updates. Responsiblefor authorising deviations from Standard Operating Procedureswithin the scope of expertise.

Ensures that all operational practices, procedures, records and financial controls comply with applicable legislation such as the Medicines Act, theMisuse of Drugs Act, Health & Safety at Work Act, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations and local procedures.

Trained and named on the intrathecal register to undertake appropriate tasks relating to intrathecal chemotherapy services. Co-ordinates and leads both the initial training then re-training of technical staff to maintain adequate numbers of registered technical staff in accordance with local and national guidance..

Participates in the production of all types of aseptically prepared products, demonstrating the necessary high standard of dexterity, accuracy and precision required for aseptic manipulations. Ensures high quality training.

Manages the internal rolling audit program for aseptic services. Participates in external audits from both Regional Quality Control and MHRA, as appropriate. Participates in the preparation of the remedial action plan in response to these audits and ensures the plan is delivered.

To maintain service contracts for equipment and services used within aseptic services.Monitors and annually reviews all service contracts and SLAs.

Monitors the aseptic functionality of the pharmacy computer system, detects and reports any variances to the system manager and, prior to re-use, authorises as satisfactory the results of any remedial action. Provides staff training.

Assists in both the running and the development of the capacity plan.Liaises with other hospitals within the trust to develop a cohesive aseptic service with flexibility to cope with contingency situations.

Understands the operation and control systems of equipment including the air handling unit to be able to decide when permits to work can be signed as satisfactory, and understands the impact of equipment on the quality of the product.

In the case of equipment/ air handling failure, takes responsibility for initiating unit closedown and product recall if necessary in consultation with the Aseptic Services Manager, or their deputy.

Have a thorough and in-depth working knowledge of pharmacy stock control and ordering systems.

Participation in Regional and National aseptic meetings and involvement in training development and initiatives.

Orders pharmaceutical items in the absence of colleagues. Is an authorised signatory for values up to an agreed limit for drugs only.

Ensures the cost-effective use of equipment, consumable supplies and medicines.

Monitors the equipment, reports any faults or damage and ensures timely maintenance and repairs. Liaises with any contractors where necessary, ensuring such personnel follow the required clean room practices.

Liaises with industry representatives to discuss developments relating to pharmaceutical or aseptic related products, ensuring that items are procured at optimum price.

Ensures any new equipment is fully tested, validated, Health & Safety risk assessed , procedures are written, and staff are trained in its appropriate use, before the equipment is introduced

2. Managerial Responsibilities:

To hold extensive leadership skills, being an inspirational role model to the team.

To oversee the management of all aseptic services technicians, practitioners, pharmacy assistants and apprentice pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians and ensure their compliance to the minimum performance standards.

Ensure the safe and effective operating of pharmacy structures by managing lead pharmacy technicians in all relevant areas, and to ensure compliance with legal, local and national guidelines.

To be responsible for and to oversee, the recruitment of technical and assistant staff into the pharmacy aseptic service in accordance with the Trust’s recruitment and selection policies and induction programmes.

To be responsible for, and to oversee, the recruitment of apprentice pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians in accordance with the Trust’s recruitment and selection policies and induction programmes, coordinating with School of Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation North, Health Education England.

To provide oversight and monitor all delegated rotas for the technical aseptic service, to ensure the most effective deployment of the pharmacy team providing aseptic services at all times.

** See attached Job Description for full details **


This advert closes on Monday 22 Jul 2024

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Aseptic Services Responsibilities: To lead on the development, implementation and monitoring of pharmacy technicians, practitioners, pharmacy assistants and apprentice pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians input to Pharmacy Aseptic Services at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in conjunction with the Aseptic Services Manager. To co-ordinate and manage all aseptic services technicians, practitioners, pharmacy assistant and apprentice pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician activities to maintain defined service standards. To regularly monitor the standard of professional work undertaken by aseptic services technicians, practitioners, pharmacy assistants and apprentice pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians in accordance with local and national competency frameworks. To oversee stock control within the Aseptic Services Unit. Maintains adequate and appropriate stocks of both medicines and consumables used in the unit ensuring stock rotation and delivering any reports requested on purchase, usage or stock levels. To attend relevant internal, regional and national meetings to network, develop standards for aseptic services and participate in benchmarking and regional audit. Participate in continual service improvement to coordinate change across the aseptic service and wider organisation using benchmarking skills to support best practice and quality. To attend external meetings as necessary, representing the Trust and pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit in a professional manner, for example. To investigate DATIX incidents pertaining to the Aseptic Services Unit as necessary and to initiate changes to service improvement as a resulting outcome. To actively participate in route cause analysis of incidents, to develop and implement action plans, if necessary, to safeguard against future incidents. To attend ERGs when necessary. Participate in service risk assessments and take any action necessary to maintain a safe environment, reviewing and updating the risk register for operational technical pharmacy risks. To attend and contribute to clinical governance programmes, including clinical risk, incident management, investigation and reduction and to ensure compliance with service, Trust and national guidelines. To actively participate in the MRHA drug recall process, in conjunction with the third party provider, with regard to aseptic service implications and resulting communications with the Trust. To actively contribute and support the Aseptic Services Manager in the development and implementation of a strategic plan for future initiatives and development of the Aseptic Services Unit. To develop a framework for pharmacy aseptic technicians to perform the Final Check and Product Approval of aseptically prepared treatments according to local and national standards, following a period of competency-based training and assessment if approved by the Reqional Quality Assurance. To be a point of contact for issues, queries and concerns from service users. Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Aseptic Services Manager and Director of Pharmacy. Manage the aseptic units, in conjunction with the Aseptic Services Manager and their deputy, to ensure the provision of a high quality service. Involvement in the development and maintenance of the Pharmaceutical Quality System, delegating tasks when appropriate. Oversight of the Validation Master Plan, ensuring all necessary validations are carried out to the required standard. Oversight of the Planned and Preventative Maintenance schedule, ensuring the service is maintained to the necessary standard. Maintains an annual schedule to ensure all Planned Preventative Maintenance and planned targets are achieved and work is organised to minimise the impact on production. Operates the Permit to Work system. Have a thorough and in-depth working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and standards, procedures, legislation or national guidelines relating to the aseptic preparation of medication and clinical trials. To undertake technical final accuracy check and product approval of aseptically prepared products. To develop competency frameworks to introduce these tasks to other staff and act as course mentor. Responsible for oversight of workload planning and managing the day to day organisation of aseptic services operated at the Trust, including personal participation as required. Responsible for ensuring that that the aseptic service adopts and complies with clinical governance strategies including risk management assessments of working practices, reporting of clinical incidents, monitoring and analysis of pharmacy error reporting schemes, intervention monitoring and risk reduction strategies. Maintains the environmental standards within the Aseptic Service facilities to regional and national standards. Assesses and collates monitoring results, detecting any trends or alert limits then taking remedial action. Reports results or problems outside the scope of expertise to the Aseptic Services Manager, or their deputy. Maintains and develop Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring staff adherence and updates. Responsible for authorising deviations from Standard Operating Procedures within the scope of expertise. Ensures that all operational practices, procedures, records and financial controls comply with applicable legislation such as the Medicines Act, the Misuse of Drugs Act, Health & Safety at Work Act, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations and local procedures. Trained and named on the intrathecal register to undertake appropriate tasks relating to intrathecal chemotherapy services. Co-ordinates and leads both the initial training then re-training of technical staff to maintain adequate numbers of registered technical staff in accordance with local and national guidance.. Participates in the production of all types of aseptically prepared products, demonstrating the necessary high standard of dexterity, accuracy and precision required for aseptic manipulations. Ensures high quality training. Manages the internal rolling audit program for aseptic services. Participates in external audits from both Regional Quality Control and MHRA, as appropriate. Participates in the preparation of the remedial action plan in response to these audits and ensures the plan is delivered. To maintain service contracts for equipment and services used within aseptic services. Monitors and annually reviews all service contracts and SLAs. Monitors the aseptic functionality of the pharmacy computer system, detects and reports any variances to the system manager and, prior to re-use, authorises as satisfactory the results of any remedial action. Provides staff training. Assists in both the running and the development of the capacity plan. Liaises with other hospitals within the trust to develop a cohesive aseptic service with flexibility to cope with contingency situations. Understands the operation and control systems of equipment including the air handling unit to be able to decide when permits to work can be signed as satisfactory, and understands the impact of equipment on the quality of the product. In the case of equipment/ air handling failure, takes responsibility for initiating unit closedown and product recall if necessary in consultation with the Aseptic Services Manager, or their deputy. Have a thorough and in-depth working knowledge of pharmacy stock control and ordering systems. Participation in Regional and National aseptic meetings and involvement in training development and initiatives. Orders pharmaceutical items in the absence of colleagues. Is an authorised signatory for values up to an agreed limit for drugs only. Ensures the cost-effective use of equipment, consumable supplies and medicines. Monitors the equipment, reports any faults or damage and ensures timely maintenance and repairs. Liaises with any contractors where necessary, ensuring such personnel follow the required clean room practices. Liaises with industry representatives to discuss developments relating to pharmaceutical or aseptic related products, ensuring that items are procured at optimum price. Ensures any new equipment is fully tested, validated, Health & Safety risk assessed , procedures are written, and staff are trained in its appropriate use, before the equipment is introduced 2. Managerial Responsibilities: To hold extensive leadership skills, being an inspirational role model to the team. To oversee the management of all aseptic services technicians, practitioners, pharmacy assistants and apprentice pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians and ensure their compliance to the minimum performance standards. Ensure the safe and effective operating of pharmacy structures by managing lead pharmacy technicians in all relevant areas, and to ensure compliance with legal, local and national guidelines. To be responsible for and to oversee, the recruitment of technical and assistant staff into the pharmacy aseptic service in accordance with the Trusts recruitment and selection policies and induction programmes. To be responsible for, and to oversee, the recruitment of apprentice pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians in accordance with the Trusts recruitment and selection policies and induction programmes, coordinating with School of Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation North, Health Education England. To provide oversight and monitor all delegated rotas for the technical aseptic service, to ensure the most effective deployment of the pharmacy team providing aseptic services at all times. ** See attached Job Description for full details **

Job Description

· Discharge the duties of a Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) in accordance to the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act and the WSH (WSHO) Regulations.

· Develop/implement WSH management system and risk management plans pertaining to the research and general activities in the workplace.

· Develop/implement programmes to steer WSH culture, habits and norms of the organisation.

· Develop WSH training programmes and conduct safety trainings.

· Provide advice to Management with respect to changes in the Acts, Regulations, Codes of Practice and Standards, and make recommendations on any aspects of workplace safety & health and environment protection matters.

· Carry out WSH inspections and evaluate WSH non-compliance, unsafe work conditions and practices to identify WSH performance gaps.

· Facilitate the management of risk in the workplace, recommend, implement actions and review effectiveness of measures to improve WSH performance and control risks.

· Implement emergency preparedness and response plans and communicate plans to stakeholders.

· Conduct incidents investigations and make recommendations to address root cause of incidents.

· Act as the secretariat and facilitate the operations of the WSH committee.

· Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate safety measures into operations and collaborate with external agencies when necessary.

Job Requirement

· Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, or related fields

· At least 7 years of proven experience in a similar WSH role.

· MOM registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer

· Extensive knowledge of Singapore's and International WSH Standards and Regulation.

· SCDF registered Fire Safety Manager, MOH certified Biosafety Coordinator will have an added advantage

· Self-driven, meticulous, analytical mindset with strong ability to multi-task

· Possess strong organisational and interpersonal skills

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for developing a potential pipeline of real estate to meet A*STAR's future space needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategic Planning & Supply Pipeline Development
Formulates a pipeline of real estate options to support A*STAR?s future space needs in the area of Biosafety Level 2/Chemistry labs, Data Centers and Manufacturing Labs, taking into consideration future of work space and emerging industry sectors, with emphasis on sustainability. This includes liaison with real estate companies/consultancy firms and research performers in Singapore to understand space availability over a time horizon of 5-10 years.

Supply Matching and Stakeholders Management
Collaborates with stakeholders, including end-users, facility teams and research planning departments to match space demands to A*STAR prevailing leased space or explore alternatives, to enable timely execution of research activities. This entails having a good understanding of the infrastructure specifications and configuration of each space and its ability to meet the intended requirements and operations, including regulatory compliance.

Tenancy management
Coordinates, negotiates and establishes or renews tenancy for A*STAR spaces, considering various factors, such as terms and conditions offered and overall cost competitiveness. Serves as contract manager for various A*STAR tenancies.

REQUIREMENTS

· Background in Civil Engineering, being a Registered Professional Engineer, with minimum 5 to 8 years relevant experience in the real estate consultancy/marketing. Experience in managing R&D space planning would be advantageous.

· Possess good leadership skills in leading multi-disciplinary teams

· Confident to communicate at all levels and able to think creatively and apply strategic thinking to tasks.

· Able to work under pressure and adapt to changes within a fast-paced environment.