Senior Pharmacy Technician - Aseptic Services
| Posting date: | 07 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 8DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9216-25-1034 |
Summary
Support the Aseptic Services Manager/Deputy and Accountable Pharmacist/Deputy to manage, lead and co-ordinate the aseptic services pharmacy team including junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support assistants in the provision of a safe, effective and efficient pharmacy aseptic service in accordance with local and national standards and strategy and to ensure all members of the pharmacy team are trained and competent for their roles. Act as an Accredited Pharmacy Technician Product Approver, under the supervision of the Accountable Pharmacist, taking responsibility for the provision of aseptically prepared pharmaceuticals prepared under Exemption 10 of the Medicines Act 1968, ensuring compliance with 'Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services' to provide products that are fit for their intended use.-Ensure the initial check and preparation of medicinal products is undertaken according to local procedures.- Undertake the final check of these products taking responsibility for the final product approval of medicinal products to the patient.- Act as an advisor, within individual scope of practice to all staff if support or intervention is required. Authorise as deputy to the Aseptic Services Manager, in conjunction with the Accountable Pharmacist, standard operating procedures for use in Aseptic Services. Assist and support with the running and maintenance of the Pharmaceutical Quality Management System (QMS), internal and external audits. Ensure appropriate change control processes are followed regarding the implementation of any new product or processes. Ensure that safe and effective systems of work are followed within the unit in compliance with the COSHH (1988) Regulations. Assist in the validation and maintenance of computer programmes and systems used in named-patient preparation processes. Act as a role model and mentor for pharmacy technicians, trainee pharmacy technicians, specialist technical officers, pharmacy support assistants, junior pharmacists, and trainee pharmacists. Manage day to day technical queries related to the aseptic services provision. Ensure that expertise within your area is seen as a resource within and outside the Trust and form working partnerships with other health and social care service providers. Liaise with all levels of healthcare staff, patients and carers in all areas of work.