Pharmacy Assistant

Northampton General Hospital; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare facility in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their Aseptic Services team. The role involves responsibilities in Pharmacy Aseptic Services and Quality Assurance, including cleaning and organization tasks. Ideal candidates should have GCSE qualifications, effective communication skills, and previous pharmacy or cleaning experience. This position supports the facility's vision and values through dedicated work and collaboration with a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Experience of following detailed protocols or procedures.
• Previous pharmacy experience.
• Previous cleaning experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure general Pharmacy housekeeping jobs are done according to schedules.
• Assist in the provision of aseptically prepared intravenous cytotoxic drugs.
• Participate in department meetings and training programs.

Skills

Ability to use own initiative

Effective communicator

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GCSE qualifications at Grade C and above

Job description

We require an enthusiastic, hardworking person to join our Aseptic Services team.

The post involves working in the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit and, on occasion, Pharmacy Quality Assurance.

Liaises with staff in Aseptic Services, Quality Assurance and the Pharmacy Office.

Provide effective input into the work of the Trust, to support the achievement of our vision and values

Four GCSE qualifications at Grade C and above, including Maths and English are required or proof of equivalency for overseas qualifications.

Main duties of the job

To ensure general Pharmacy housekeeping jobs are done in accordance with the prioritised list of daily, weekly and monthly jobs in specialised cleaning areas. This will involve working in the following areas:

Aseptic Services Unit: Specialised cleaning according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Quality Assurance: Cleaning in sterility test room Cleaning of incubators, fridge and glassware Packing items for Sterile Services Unit

To ensure general Pharmacy housekeeping jobs are done in accordance with the prioritised list of daily, weekly and monthly jobs. This will include the following tasks:

Photocopying - for office - to include preparation of induction packs

Filing - personal staff documents, aseptic records

Ensure stocks of cleaning equipment and chemicals are available

About us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Job responsibilities

Other duties appropriate to your band as requested by Aseptic services unit, office and QA staff

To assist in the provision of aseptically prepared intravenous cytotoxic drugs. This will include the following tasks:

To assemble drugs, diluents and consumables prior to aseptic dispensing.

To assist with decontamination of products from the support room & cleanroom, prior to preparation (spraying and wiping).

To final pack and label prepared items and pass them to the final checking stage.

To charge medicines used to the wards, clinics etc. via the pharmacy computer system.

To ensure correct storage and stock rotation of all consumables and medicines.

To assist with expiry date and stock control checks.

To attend department meetings.

To attend study days and training programs as requested by Senior Technician to ensure continuing personal development.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to use own iniative.
• Effective communicator both verbal and written.
• Demonstrate ability to work with computer.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of following detailed protocols or procedures
• Previous Pharmacy experience.
• Previous cleaning experience

Education/Training

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent level of education, training or experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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