Principal Pharmacist Aseptic Services | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Aylesbury is seeking a Principal Pharmacist for Aseptic Services to oversee strategic operations and quality assurance in chemotherapy item production. The ideal candidate will have expertise in aseptic processes and experience in leading a team. Flexible working opportunities and NHS benefits are offered, including generous leave and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

NHS discount schemes

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pharmacist with a focus on aseptic services.
• Familiarity with Annexe 1 / EL (97/52) regulations.
• Proven experience in training staff in aseptic production.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational oversight for aseptic services.
• Discharge duties as Accountable Pharmacist.
• Assure quality systems and operational procedures are followed.

Skills

Expertise in aseptic production

Leadership

Quality assurance

Training

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Registration with pharmacy council

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join our Pharmacy Leadership team as the Principal Pharmacist for Aseptic Services. This post leads the strategic and operational oversight necessary in the provision and production of Chemotherapy and Aseptically manufactured items.

This role as the Accountable Pharmacist will work closely with the Lead Technician for aseptic production, the Lead Cancer Pharmacist and the supporting members to provide high quality, timely and safely prepared products to the patients of BHT.

As the expert in aseptic production, the requirements of Annexe 1 / EL (97/52) and safe unit operation will be familiar and you will be invaluable in providing expert advice, guidance and direction on unit operations and ways to meet the capacity challenges that face the NHS

Lead Pharmacist Aseptic Service

Act and discharge the duties of Accountable Pharmacist including training of Responsible Pharmacists in aseptic production, product release and safe operational environments

Assure Quality Systems are in place, operating procedures are current for activities undertaken and being followed by Technical and assistant staff.

Work with and Support the Lead Pharmacist for Cancer Services to assure the safe operation and delivery of cancer treatments to the patients of BHT.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?
• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?
• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Aug 2025