Pharmacy Assistant Aseptic Services

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pay and benefits

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a committed Pharmacy aseptic compounding assistant for its busy aseptic unit in London. The role involves compiling chemotherapy and trial products in isolators or laminar flow cabinets and supporting preparation for adults across the trust.

You will participate in cleaning, labeling and stock control, with extensive training provided to enable professional aseptic practice. A supportive team and NHS benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths, English and Science (A-C).
• Experience or willingness to learn aseptic compounding.
• Able to handle IV cytotoxics safely.
• Good numeracy and literacy; capable with basic computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cleaning and preparation of the Aseptic Unit and equipment for sterile product compounding.
• Undertake preparation, labelling and packaging of sterile products.
• Ensure stock transactions are recorded on the pharmacy computer system; maintain stock accuracy.
• Assist with answering calls and escalating as needed.
• Receive extensive in-house training and accreditation in aseptic practices.

Skills

Aseptic compounding

IV cytotoxics handling

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Literate and numerate

Education

GCSEs: Math, English, Science (A-C)

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

We are looking for a committed and hardworking Pharmacy aseptic compounding assistant to work in our aseptic unit. Do you want to be part of a fantastic team making a real difference to people's lives? Do you have a good working knowledge of aseptic services or are you willing to learn. Our busy units make chemotherapy and other aseptic products to support patients across North West London and beyond. Through our support for numerous clinical trials, we also are at the cutting edge of developing treatments for the future. In conjunction with our other team members you will ensure that the aseptic service provided to chemotherapy and Clinical Trial patients across the trust is to a high standard. This will include compounding of chemotherapy and Clinical Trials in isolators and/or Laminar Air Flow cabinets. The post is cross site and will be based at Hammersmith or Charing Cross site and will require the post holder to organise and participate in the preparation of chemotherapy, clinical trials and parenteral nutrition for adults.

• To participate in the cleaning and preparation of the Aseptic Unit and its equipment and supplies ready for the compounding of sterile products in accordance with the principals of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• To undertake the compounding of sterile products and their labelling and packaging.
• To help ensure that service provision is flexible and responsive to clients/patient's needs.
• To ensure that all stock transactions are appropriately recorded on the pharmacy computer system and to help ensure the aseptic unit stock holdings are accurate and appropriate.
• To answer the telephone, assess the significance of the caller/content, then take appropriate actions/ refer to senior staff.
• In-depth and extensive in-house training and accreditation will be provided in all areas to enable fulfilment of the above roles., The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
  Good secondary education GCSEs, Math, English, Science Grades A-C
• Literate and Numerate, Experience of handling IV cytotoxics
• Aseptic Compounding Experience, Good ability to organise and prioritise work
• Analytical ability for problem solving
• Good ability to use computer systems including excel and word
• Good personal organisation and time management skills
  At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
• Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
• Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share.
• Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
• We offer a fantastic NHS pay and benefits package, including inner London weighting and 27 days annual leave on start. We offer the chance to be part of a close team working in a friendly department in a prestigious hospital. On joining you will be offered a comprehensive induction programme and further opportunities to develop your career in the aseptics team.