Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Bath is seeking a committed individual to join their Pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Assistant. This role involves assisting in the aseptic dispensing service, maintaining quality assurance, and ensuring compliance with environmental monitoring. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and demonstrate a flexible attitude. The institution values staff wellbeing and provides a supportive atmosphere, committed to exceptional patient care and community health.

Benefits

Comprehensive staff benefits

Support for staff wellbeing

Holistic approach to living a healthy life

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of an aseptic dispensing service.
• Comply with environmental monitoring requirements.
• Complete daily records and quality assurance programs.
• Undertake regular cleaning of the aseptic unit.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of a safe, effective and efficient aseptic dispensing service in accordance with the SOP's of the unit. Working under the direction of the senior technical staff.
• Comply with all requirements for environmental monitoring in the aseptic unit, including sessional monitoring, daily monitoring, weekly monitoring and less frequent monitoring as outlined in aseptic unit procedures.
• Carry out the essential regular quality assurance program according to SOP's and complete accurately any required paperwork.
• Complete daily and sessional records of room air pressures, room temperatures and fridge temperatures. Alerting senior members of the aseptic services team of any measurements which are outside accepted limits.
• Undertake regular cleaning of the aseptics unit according to SOP's. This involves daily, weekly and monthly intensive specialist cleaning.
• Assemble ingredients for items to be made according to the worksheet and SOP's, noting down accurately batch numbers and expiry dates, checking for any particles, discolouration or breakages.
• Assist with the operation of specialist equipment involved in the aseptic services unit.
• Assist with the completion of all required documentation.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self‑motivated person to join our growing team of Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians. The post holders will be involved in a broad range of activities in the Aseptic Services Unit of the Pharmacy, which will be the primary base.

We are looking for individuals who thrive working in a fast‑paced environment, are flexible and have a positive attitude; with an enthusiasm to develop their skills and support an ever‑evolving team. If you can work as part of a team but also demonstrate working on your own initiative in a professional and timely manner, and display the Trust values, we want to hear from you.

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person‑centred care we pride ourselves on. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well‑established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool! We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.