Pharmacy Assistant Aseptic Services

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chichester is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support the aseptic production team. The role involves preparing medications, training pharmacy assistants, and working under pressure. Ideal candidates will have a strong focus on detail and possess excellent organisational skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values learning and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Experience in aseptic technique and validation.
• Ability to participate in environmental monitoring.
• Capable of carrying out cleaning protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the production of medications.
• Prepare aseptic products in a clean environment.
• Participate in rotas for weekend and holiday work.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 qualification

Job description

Overview

As part of the Pharmacy team based in Aseptics, you will provide an excellent service to the Trust ensuring prompt and efficient production and supply of medicines. You will need to have a professional outlook and be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the production of labels, worksheets and the assembly of required materials.
• Disinfection of ingredients and materials for use in isolators.
• Preparing a range of aseptic products in a negative isolator.
• Working accurately and methodically in a busy unit to deliver treatments on time.
• Performing effectively under pressure with an excellent eye for detail.
• Carrying out training with other pharmacy assistants to perform environmental monitoring and cleaning of the isolators & rooms.
• Accurately dispensing outsourced IV treatments.
• Participating in late, weekend and bank holiday rotas.

Qualifications and Training

• To assist in the preparation of batch sheets, labels and relevant documentation as required for the production of aseptically prepared drugs in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• To assemble worksheets/labels and ingredients for the preparation.
• To transfer items for production into clean rooms having satisfactorily completed aseptic assessment and validation.
• To participate in the preparation of aseptically dispensed products, having satisfactorily completed an aseptic technique assessment and validation.
• To assist in maintaining environmental monitoring records, cleaning records and other documentation processes as needed.
• To assist in carrying out cleaning as necessary.
• To dispense on occasions in-patient and out-patient prescriptions in accordance with departmental procedures.
• To assist in the ensuring that all records of production are made and filed appropriately.
• To assist with regular stock checks.
• To undertake appropriate units of a NVQ Level 2 qualification.

About UHSussex

At UHSussex we\'re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. We value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We offer a wellbeing programme and flexible working where possible to support work-life balance.

How to apply

We look forward to receiving your application. Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack