Pharmacy Support Officer QA

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmacy Support Officer (QA) role involves working in the Quality Assurance area of Pharmacy, focusing on environmental monitoring and data management in a cleanroom setting. Ideal for those looking to make a difference in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Environmental monitoring of the aseptic unit.
• Data entry of paper and electronic records.
• Daily and monthly temperature monitoring.

Job description

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Job Overview

The role of the Pharmacy Support Officer (QA) is varied, ensuring you will never be bored! You will work within the Quality Assurance area in Pharmacy, alongside the Aseptic Unit, a specialised clean area where injectable products are manufactured for chemotherapy patients or diagnostic tests. Your tasks will include microbiological and physical environmental monitoring in the Aseptic Cleanrooms, as well as temperature monitoring and data entry in the QA area.

Main duties of the job

• Environmental monitoring of the aseptic unit
• Disinfecting and transferring work into clean room hatches and isolators
• Data entry of paper and electronic records
• Daily and monthly temperature monitoring
• Approval and release of aseptic consumables
• Approval and release of rental laundry
• Filing prescriptions and documentation according to local policies and procedures
• Disposing of different types of waste, following local policies and procedures

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do. We aim to provide high-quality, safe care in a supportive environment. Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' reflects our commitment, guided by our core values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and making a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

The Aseptic Unit is a specialised clean area where injectable products, including chemotherapy and diagnostic products, are manufactured. The team comprises Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Senior Pharmacy Support Officers, and Pharmacy Support Officers, all vital to delivering high-quality medicinal products to patients. Join us and help make a difference.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care