Senior Pharmacy Assistant Aseptics | Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 13 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,816 - £24,336 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2024 |
| Location: | Walsall, WS2 9PS |
| Company: | Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6177374/407-WCCSS-6177374 |
Summary
Senior Pharmacy Assistant Aseptic Services
We are looking to recruit a pharmacy assistant to work within the aseptic unit. Under the guidance of the Lead Pharmacist for Cancer Services and the Technical Manager for Aseptics, the unit operates under Exemption under Section 10 of the Medicines Act 1968 and prepares a range of aseptically prepared chemotherapy and monoclonal antibodies.
The unit is focused on maintaining and improving quality and performance and work closely with our Cancer Services directorate to deliver a service that adapts to the changing needs of our local population.
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated individual who is looking to work within the aseptic unit and has a keen eye for detail, is a good communicator, is flexible in their approach and enjoys working as part of a team.
If you hold a NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills qualification and are looking to broaden your experience within pharmacy or are excited about a change in sector then this is the opportunity for you. If you do not have experience of working within Aseptics there is an opportunity for a step up programme from a Band 2 to Band 3.
You will be fully supported through our in-house training package to learn the necessary skills required to become a fully trained and competent member of the aseptic unit.
Within the aseptic unit some of your core duties will require you to assist in the
• Environmental monitoring of the aseptic unit through the use of broth media and recording of temperatures and pressures
• Assembly of ingredients, worksheet and labels of raw materials
• Assist in the preparation of chemotherapy/monoclonal antibodies including in process volume checks and visual inspection of final products
• Cleaning and disinfection of the unit according to standard operating procedures on a daily, weekly, three monthly and annual basis along with other general housekeeping duties to maintain the unit.
• Ordering and replenishment of stocks
There is also a requirement to support the wider pharmacy team within the dispensary with a commitment to late night, weekend and bank holiday working on rota and full training in the use of computer and labelling systems will be provided.
Walsall Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the local area with over 3,000 staff. The Trust supports Flexible Working Arrangements and Race Equality. We have a commitment to education, training and staff development. The hospital has just completed a £170 million hospital redevelopment bringing first class facilities and a multi-professional education centre.
Within the aseptic unit some of your core duties will require you to assist in the
• Environmental monitoring of the aseptic unit through the use of broth media and recording of temperatures and pressures
• Assembly of ingredients, worksheet and labels of raw materials
• Assist in the preparation of chemotherapy/monoclonal antibodies including in process volume checks and visual inspection of final products
• Cleaning and disinfection of the unit according to standard operating procedures on a daily, weekly, three monthly and annual basis along with other general housekeeping duties to maintain the unit.
• Ordering and replenishment of stocks
There is also a requirement to support the wider pharmacy team within the dispensary with a commitment to late night, weekend and bank holiday working on rota and full training in the use of computer and labelling systems will be provided.
This advert closes on Monday 27 May 2024