Pharmacy Technician - Aseptics

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified pharmacy technician to join their Primrose Oncology Unit. In this role, you will deliver high-quality pharmaceutical services, assist in chemotherapy supply, and support the training of junior staff. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and a commitment to patient care. You will benefit from a vibrant working environment and opportunities for career development in this reputable health organization.

Benefits

High-quality training and development

Supportive work environment

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic qualified pharmacy technician committed to patient care.
• Experience with aseptic techniques and chemotherapy preparation is an advantage.
• Willingness to undertake ACPT accreditation if not already qualified.

Responsibilities

• Carry out technical pharmaceutical duties in Pharmacy Aseptics.
• Assist in organizing chemotherapy supply to hospital departments.
• Support training for technicians and assistants in Aseptics.
• Contribute proposals for service improvements.
• Dispense chemotherapy and supportive medicines according to prescriptions.

Skills

Pharmaceutical duties

Organizational support

Chemotherapy supply

Training provision

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified pharmacy technician

ACPT qualification (advantage)

Job description

Join us as a key member of our friendly team dedicated to ensuring the safe and efficient supply of chemotherapy and supportive medicines for patients in the Primrose Oncology Unit and Day Treatment Unit. An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic qualified pharmacy technician who is committed to contributing to the best pharmacy experience for our cancer patients. Once set criteria has been met and reviewed, the post holder will progress to a senior pharmacy technician, undertaking a leadership role including line management responsibilities. An ACPT qualification is an advantage, but a successful candidate without the ACPT will be required to undertake accreditation.

Responsibilities

• To carry out technical pharmaceutical duties and provide organisational support to senior colleagues within Pharmacy Aseptics
• Assist in the supervision and organisation of the technical aspects of chemotherapy supply to hospital departments to ensure the provision of high quality pharmaceutical products.
• Support the provision and implementation of effective training for technicians and assistants working in Aseptics.
• Contribute to developmental/operational proposals for service improvement to maintain a safe, effective, high quality service.
• To work as an accredited checking pharmacy technician (ACPT) once qualified.
• To assist in the delivery of the safe, effective and efficient supply of aseptically prepared chemotherapy and other medicinal products in accordance with work instructions.
• To prepare documentation and labels for supply of ready‑made aseptically prepared products.
• To accurately dispense outsourced parenteral chemotherapy treatment, ensuring product is fit for purpose and the batch number and expiry dates are recorded accurately.
• To dispense oral chemotherapy and supportive medicines on electronic prescriptions from the Oncology and Haematology department, according to specific drug requirements.
• To ensure materials are stored appropriately according to manufacturer's requirements; to monitor expiry dates optimising drug usage.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state‑of‑the‑art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting‑edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Our values

• We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience – we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values.
• We achieve this by using values based recruitment.
• We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.