Although you are not in a patient-facing role, the work you will do as an PPO will directly help some of the most vulnerable patients – from neonatal (premature) babies, to cancer patients. You will work as part of a large team to manufacture doses of drugs that are of high quality and are safe and effective for the patient. It is vital that you follow procedures and checks at all stages of the process to ensure treatments are prepared safely. You will work in cleanrooms and wear PPE such as masks, gloves, boilersuits, cleanroom clogs.
Over 15 months, you will work to complete a level 2 Apprenticeship called Science Manufacturing Process Operative, whilst undertaking a Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practices for Pharmaceutical Technical Services.
You will be based in our specialist manufacturing department in South Leeds. You will work at least 30 hours per week and college day is fortnightly (virtual) and additional study time will be provided in the workplace.
You’ll learn to aseptically prepare a range of products, including injectable antibiotics.
Over the 15 months, you will complete units which include:
Environmental
The pre, in and end process stages of aseptic medicines preparation
- First Aid
- Communication
- Team Working
- Health & Safety
- Roles, Responsibility and Professional Development
- Behaviours and Standards
- Safeguarding
- Person centred care
- Health inequalities & Equality, Diversity and inclusion
- Process writing
- Sustainability
To complete the course, you’ll be tested on your knowledge and how you apply this at work.
Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you will continue working as a Pharmacy Production Operative and progress onto a higher pay band. If you want to continue learning and progress your career, you will have the opportunity to apply for the Science Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship
To be eligible for this role:
- Lived in the UK consistently for 3 years
- Proof of a Maths and English at Level 1/GCSE D/3 or above qualification
- Be over 18 years of age
If you are interested in this role please follow the link below to Leeds Teaching Hospital recruitment website and set up an alert for any pharmacy roles.