Pharmacy Assistant Technical Services

Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewisham University Hospital's Pharmacy Technical Services team is seeking a dedicated individual to assist in the preparation and dispensing of sterile medicines, including chemotherapy, with duties spanning environment setup, worksheets, labels, and aseptic manufacture. The role requires 37.5 hours per week with a rota that includes weekends and bank holidays.

You should hold or be willing to undertake the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and GCSEs in Maths and English (C or above).

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or willingness to undertake this qualification.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Aseptic experience would be an advantage but not required; full training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the environment and equipment for use.
• Prepare product worksheets and labels.
• Assemble raw materials.
• Aseptic manufacture of sterile medicines.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Pharmacy support

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

37.5 hours per week (plus weekends/bank holidays on a rota basis) Do you already have experience in Pharmacy or Aseptic Preparation Services, or are looking for a new challenge? If so, this position could be for you! The Pharmacy Technical Services team at Lewisham University Hospital require a hardworking and committed person to assist in the preparation and dispensing of sterile medicines such as chemotherapy. The role includes:

• Preparing the environment and equipment for use
• Preparing product worksheets and labels
• Assembly of raw materials
• Aseptic manufacture of sterile medicines, 1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development 2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability 3. Improving the experience of staff with disability 4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development 5. Making equalities mainstream

You will have good communication and organisational skills, able to work well within a team and on your own, and have experience of meeting deadlines, working under pressure. and attention to detail. You will hold the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or be willing to undertake this qualification., You will need to have a good general education, GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent), and have a commitment to learning and self-development. You may not be shortlisted for interview if your supporting statement does not demonstrate your experience in the required person specification criteria. Aseptic experience would be an advantage but not a requirement as full training will be given. We are a friendly and supportive team who strive for excellent working practices and quality of work. We support staff members to achieve their best and encourage self development and learning.

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations