Locum Band 7-8A Specialist Pharmacist Aseptic Services- Salisbury

Pulse Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Pharmacist Aseptic Services to manage aseptic technical services at Salisbury District Hospital. The role involves providing expert pharmaceutical advice and supporting clinical cancer services. The ideal candidate will have a Masters Degree in Pharmacy, a postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy, and significant hospital pharmacy experience. This position offers a path for progression from Band 7 to Band 8a based on competency and leadership development, within a full-time schedule that includes working weekends and occasional bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy with 1-year pre-registration training.
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy.
• Significant hospital pharmacy experience with technical services expertise.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and timely aseptic medication preparation.
• Support compliance with QAAP standards.
• Provide clinical screening and expert advice.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

Expert advice on aseptic preparation

Training and supervision skills

Education

Masters Degree in Pharmacy

Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy

Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Job Title: Specialist Pharmacist Aseptic Services

Banding: Band 7 progressing to Band 8a

Location: Salisbury District Hospital, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: TBC

Hourly Rate: 30-36

Working Hours: Full-time includes weekend rota and occasional Bank Holidays

Job Overview

This role is responsible for the day-todays management of aseptic technical services including parenteral nutrition (PN) CIVAs and cytotoxics. The post holder will provide expert pharmaceutical advice, support quality assurance and contribute to clinical cancer services and nutritional teams. The role includes progression from Band 7 to Band 8a based on competency and leadership development.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational delivery of aseptic dispensing services ensuring safe and timely medication preparation.
• Support compliance with Section 10 Exemption and QAAP standards.
• Provide clinical screening and expert advice on aseptic preparation and administration.
• Lead training and supervision within the aseptic unit.
• Participate in audits, quality meetings and service development projects.
• Line manage assigned Band 6 Pharmacist.
• Deputise for the Accountable Pharmacist during absences.

Essential Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy with 1‑year pre‑registration training.
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Significant hospital pharmacy experience with technical services expertise.

Desirable Qualifications

• MSc in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA).
• Experience with SACTs, CIVAs and PN services.

Required Experience: IC