Senior Aseptic Services Pharmacist

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Swindon is seeking a Senior Aseptic Services Pharmacist to support the provision of quality assurance in a new Section 10 Aseptic Services Unit. This role involves supervising aseptic services, ensuring compliance with operational standards, and working with medical teams to coordinate high-risk injectable medicines treatment. Ideal candidates will have relevant pharmacy experience and a commitment to quality patient care. Competitive salary and supportive working environment offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with relevant experience in aseptic services.
• Knowledge of GCP, GMP, and GDP.
• Ability to supervise and work collaboratively in a pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit to ensure compliance.
• Maintain and develop pharmacy facilities and equipment.
• Coordinate treatment provision for oncology patients.

Job description

Overview

Would you like to support the provision of a quality assurance service for a brand-new state of the art Section 10 Aseptic Services Unit? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for a pharmacist to join us as a Senior Aseptic Services Pharmacist.

At Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (GWH) we have a clear commitment to transform our aseptic service provision into a patient centered, resilient and reactive service which will support the national agenda for Aseptic Services Transformation. Currently in the final validation stages, two new Section 10 cleanrooms will soon be open to support the delivery of high cost, short expiry, agile chemotherapy provision and future unmet patient need.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of implementing a new aseptic service from the ground up.

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Responsibilities

• Act as an Authorised Pharmacist for the day-to-day supervision of the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit (PASU) to ensure all products prepared and released are in compliance with Department Standards, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
• Work with the Accountable pharmacist to ensure, maintain and develop facilities, equipment and work practices to achieve the highest technical standards.
• To work closely with the pharmacy aseptic services technical team and pharmacy cancer team to co-ordinate treatment provision to the Day Therapy Unit, haematology inpatient unit and other medical wards requiring high risk injectable medicines.
• Progression roles form band 6 to band 7 will be considered for pharmacists with an interest in aseptic services where all criteria are not met.