Pharmacist Aseptic Services

Hampshire Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Basingstoke is seeking a qualified Pharmacist to oversee the release of chemotherapy products and manage quality procedures. Key responsibilities include team management, supporting cancer service development, and ensuring service continuity. The position requires authorization to release chemotherapy products and fluency in English. Flexible working arrangements may be available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

COVID-19 safety protocols

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with authorization to release chemotherapy.
• Fluency in English required by law.

Responsibilities

• Release aseptically prepared chemotherapy products.
• Deputise for Lead Pharmacist Aseptics Services.
• Manage Pharmacy Quality Management System.
• Support development of cancer services.
• Team-manage pharmacy staff.
• Participate in 7-day shift pattern.
• Ensure high service continuity standards.

Skills

Chemotherapy authorization

Fluency in English

Job description

Job Overview

Working closely with the Aseptics Services manager and Accountable Pharmacist for Aseptic services, you will support the implementation, monitoring and review of the quality management system to ensure the safe and timely provision of chemotherapy.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as an Authorised Pharmacist to final release aseptically prepared chemotherapy products for patient use, both onsite and outsourced.
• Deputise for the Lead Pharmacist Aseptics Services as required.
• Assist in managing the Pharmacy Quality Management System (PQS) in Aseptics Services, completing Complaints, Deviations, Change Controls, updating Standard Operating Procedures and conducting GMP audits.
• Support the development, delivery and evaluation of the Trust’s cancer services in line with the NHS Long Term Strategy for Cancer.
• Team‑manage staff to ensure effective operation of the services provided.
• Participate in a 7‑day shift pattern, including weekend and Bank Holiday rotas where required.
• Ensure the highest standards of service continuity for patients and stakeholders.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Pharmacist with appropriate authorisation to release chemotherapy.
• Fluency in English, as required under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.

Equality and Diversity Statement

We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

Additional Information

Flexible working arrangements are considered for all suitable candidates. We recommend COVID‑19 vaccination and comply with safety protocols when treating COVID‑19 positive patients.