Assistant Technical Officer - Pharmacy Aseptics

River Alliance of Wisconsin; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Pharmacy-based Aseptic Services team at a leading hospital in Liverpool. This role offers a unique opportunity to support aseptic production services in a highly regarded Aseptic Production Unit. The successful candidate will engage in a variety of responsibilities including the operation of aseptic services, adherence to health and safety legislation, and participation in ongoing training. Join a team committed to excellence and make a significant impact on patient care in a vibrant healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and GMP principles.
• Engagement in ongoing training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations of the aseptic service including Chemotherapy.
• Perform environmental procedures and ensure documentation is completed correctly.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Aseptic Techniques

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Tools

Pharmacy Tracker Systems

Job description

Vacancy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking an individual to join the Pharmacy-based Aseptic Services team at Liverpool University Hospitals. The role involves supporting the delivery of aseptic production services at our highly regarded Aseptic Production Unit (APU) and the new site at Royal Liverpool.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist with daily operations of the aseptic service, including Parenteral Nutrition, Chemotherapy, and Intravenous Additive Service.
2. Perform environmental procedures such as transfer disinfection, daily room readings, refrigerator temperature checks, weekly settle plates and swabs, and cleaning duties.
3. Ensure all documentation is completed, filed, and stored correctly.
4. Carry out aseptic processes in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and GMP principles.
5. Report errors or incidents immediately to senior staff.
6. Participate in the safe disposal of drugs and perform basic computer duties like label generation.
7. Engage in ongoing training and professional development activities.
8. Adhere to health and safety legislation and departmental policies.
9. Assist with portering duties and use of pharmacy tracker systems.
10. Support departmental services during holidays and outside regular hours as required.

The successful candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, teamwork, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and high standards of practice.

About Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Created in 2019, the Trust combines services from Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. It serves approximately 630,000 people in Merseyside and provides specialist services to over two million in the North West region.

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Please refer to the Job Description for detailed responsibilities and duties.