Pharmacy Support Officer QA

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Pharmacy Support Officer (QA) to join their dedicated team. This role offers a dynamic work environment where you'll engage in quality assurance within a specialized aseptic unit, ensuring the safety and efficacy of injectable products, including chemotherapy treatments. You'll play a vital role in environmental monitoring, data entry, and compliance with local policies. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a supportive atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a team committed to excellence and continuous improvement!

Qualifications

• Experience in a cleanroom environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental monitoring in the aseptic unit.
• Perform data entry and temperature monitoring tasks.
• Approve and release aseptic consumables.

Skills

Microbiological monitoring

Data entry

Temperature monitoring

Environmental monitoring

Disinfection procedures

Education

Relevant healthcare qualification

Tools

Quality Assurance systems

Job description

Job Overview

The role of the Pharmacy Support Officer (QA) is varied, ensuring you'll be engaged and never bored. You will work within the Quality Assurance area of Pharmacy alongside the Aseptic unit, a specialized clean area where injectable products are manufactured, including chemotherapy treatments and diagnostic tests.

You will be involved in both in the Aseptic Cleanrooms, conducting microbiological and physical environmental monitoring, and within the QA area, performing temperature monitoring and data entry.

Main Duties of the Job

• Environmental monitoring of the aseptic unit
• Disinfecting and transferring work into clean room hatches and isolators
• Data entry of paper and electronic records
• Daily and monthly temperature monitoring
• Approval and release of aseptic consumables
• Approval and release of rental laundry
• Filing prescriptions and documentation according to local policies and procedures
• Disposing of different types of waste, following local policies and procedures

Working for Our Organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do. We aim to provide high-quality, safe care to our patients in a supportive environment.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is a promise we uphold daily. Guided by our core values—Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted—we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

If you're eager to be part of a dedicated team focused on continuous improvement, we invite you to join us and make a difference together!

The Aseptic Unit is a specialized clean area within Pharmacy where injectable products are manufactured, including treatments for chemotherapy and diagnostic purposes. The service also supplies ready-made chemotherapy, intravenous nutrition, and other products to hospital patients. The team comprises Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Senior Pharmacy Support Officers, and Pharmacy Support Officers, all vital to delivering high-quality medicinal products to patients.

Come and join us to help make a difference.