Pharmacy Assistant - Pharmacy Aseptic Services

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Plymouth is seeking an Assistant Technical Officer for its Pharmacy Production clean room. The role includes the preparation of systemic anti-cancer therapy with a focus on quality and safety. Candidates will complete relevant in-house training if not already certified. Flexibility in work hours is essential, and internal staff will be prioritized. A Bachelor’s level education is recommended, and applicants are encouraged from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Excellent career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Preference for internal Trust staff and relevant experience.
• Complete the BTEC Level 2 training if not already held.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare systemic anti-cancer therapy in the clean room.
• Follow quality guidelines for product safety.
• Participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas.

Skills

Technical duties in aseptic production

Flexibility in response to departmental needs

Good general education

Education

Certificate in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff – BTEC Level 2

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for an Assistant Technical Officer to work in a clean room environment. Full training will be given in all aspects of the preparation of aseptic intravenous products. We are currently completing a business case to enable us to relocate to a state of the art new aseptic unit facility. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position. The post holder will be expected to participate in weekend, late duty & bank holiday rotas. Core hours are 37.5 per week within the hours of 7am - 8pm. Part time hours will be considered.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
• You will undertake technical duties in the preparation of systemic anti‑cancer therapy (SACT) within the Pharmacy Production clean room environment ensuring all products are prepared following quality guidelines to ensure patients receive products that are safe to use.
• Ideal candidate will have a good general education.
• If not already held, you will complete the Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff – BTEC Level 2: Unit 7 – Principles of Safe Preparation and Manufacturing of Medicines and Medicinal Products (in‑house training is provided).
• A willingness to respond flexibly to the needs of the Pharmacy and the Trust is essential.
• Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case.
• We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
• It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

About University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

University Hospitals Plymouth is the largest hospital on the Southwest Peninsula providing comprehensive secondary and tertiary care to a population of around 2,000,000 people who can access our specialist services including cardiothoracic surgery, kidney transplantation, neurosurgery, and the regional trauma centre. Our specialist cancer treatments include bone marrow transplant, sarcoma surgery and hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancer surgery (not exhaustive). We work closely with our community partners in delivering comprehensive health and social care.

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

Application & Contact

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100.

We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working.