Healthcare Science and Pharmacy

Description

Working as part of a team and under the direction of senior staff to assist in the day-to-day support work of the Immunology laboratory, including data entry, and assisting with the reception and preparation of clinical specimens for testing.

General laboratory duties such as cleaning and decontamination of equipment.

Clerical duties such as scanning, filing and photocopying paper work.

 Note this vacancy is a predominantly a data entry position with some sample processing and other laboratory and housekeeping roles. The post holder will be based in the Immunology laboratory.

Description

Successful applicants will be required to work as part of a team and undertake scientific and technical duties covering a wide range of analytical techniques under the supervision of senior scientific and technical staff. This may involve working in a technical team undertaking both technical and analytical tasks or within the scientific teams undertaking purely analytical tasks.

The candidate may assist in providing technical support in order to introduce new developments in disease diagnosis, under supervision from technical and scientific staff.

The candidate will also undertake  clerical and administrative duties as required to support the service.

Applicants will be expected to possess a degree in a relevant science-based subject including experience of laboratory work. Registration as a Genetic Technologist or equivalent is desirable and successful applicants will be expected to work towards registration. BGL is committed to the provision of high quality staff training at all levels. 

Description

Weekly rotas will vary to include care of Stroke patients throughout their Acute pathway, including: -

·       Daily consultant led board rounds and ward rounds.

·       Ward cover on both the HASU and ASU

·       Pre-Alert/Bleep holding and management of acute stroke including thrombolysis and thrombectomy referrals (including as part of resident out of hours rota)

·       Multidisciplinary team meetings

The specialty also participates in our own research as well as recruiting for national trials. There are always projects that you can get involved in or start developing your own ideas.

The role requires 1:3 weekends to be worked and nights once every 2 months.

Finally, we are keen that you will be afforded a similar level of training as enjoyed by our other team members. This will include the opportunity to attend SDEC clinics and assess patients there. The Stroke team runs a fortnightly review of all thrombolysed patients and those referred for thrombectomy. There is a regular journal club.

Description

The successful candidate will work as part of our Specimen Reception team - the first step in the sample journey through Bristol Genetics Laboratory. The role involves unpacking and sorting biological samples and entering patient data onto our laboratory computer system. It may also involve some basic laboratory-based tasks. Accurate, meticulous work and good keyboard skills are key to this role.

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Description

• Be responsible for the efficient delivery and further development of education and training activities of all staff (registered and unregistered) within pharmacy at the North Bristol NHS Trust.
• Be responsible for the maintenance and review all relevant legal and quality assurance requirements, clinical governance standards and professional legislation for staff training and development (registered and unregistered).
• Be responsible for the processes for staff induction, training and development activities and ensure these can be delivered in line with both Trust and departmental strategies.
• Oversee for the collection, analysis and reporting of performance data relating to induction, study leave, training activities and appraisals.
• Represent NBT pharmacy on any NBT, regional and national Education and Training forums supporting the development of education strategies.
• Contribute to the development of strategic plans for pharmacy workforce and medicines management.
• To lead the Pharmacy Learning & Development team and be responsible for the recruitment of staff to training posts.

Description

To assemble and prepare pharmaceutical products in accordance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures
Prepare, in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice, Aseptic injectables using isolator technology
To accurately record and maintain all elements of paper-work related to the preparation of products and maintenance of the facility
Support the supervision of assistants working within Pharmacy Technical Services and support the delivery of their training
To assist in the maintenance of the environment, ensuring that the cleanliness of the facility is to GMP standards

Description

• Work with the Lead EPMA Pharmacist and EPMA implementation team to deliver the chosen EPMA systems across all areas at NBT.
• Provide expert advice regarding pharmaceutical issues to both clinicians and managers to ensure compliance with electronic prescribing legislation and patient safety.
• Utilise specialist pharmacy knowledge to contribute towards the main file build processes for chosen EPMA solution 

Description

Your main responsibilities will be for the development and implementation of the pharmacy people and financial plans.

You will develop a robust workforce plan by engaging with key stakeholders, both within trust, ICS, region and beyond. This plan will consider the new training of pharmacy professionals and the expanding roles of the non-registered workforce. To deliver this you will lead the Pharmacy's Learning and Development team and work with a variety of teams at all levels of the NHS.
Your financial plan will include the use of medicines, their commissioning and a robust cost improvement plan to keep the pharmacy department in financial balance. To do this you will liaise with many stakeholders, both within and outside of the Trust, and lead the Pharmacy’s Pharmacoeconomics team.

Both of these responsibilities will require you to have excellent communication and negotiation skills with clinical and non-clinical colleagues at all levels.