Senior Pharmacist Aseptic Services

NHS; Taunton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy Accountable Pharmacist for their Pharmacy Team, providing a vital oncology service. Applicants should possess a Pharmacy degree, relevant hospital pharmacy experience, and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. This position offers competitive benefits, including flexible working options and a strong focus on career development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development focus

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Minimum 3 years post qualification experience in hospital pharmacy.
• At least 12 months Aseptic Production Unit experience at Band 6 or above.

Responsibilities

• Manage pharmacy aseptic unit operations effectively with Lead Pharmacy Technician.
• Provide pharmacist support for cancer service delivery.
• Participate in the weekend rota.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Strategic overview

Good presentational skills

Education

Pharmacy degree

Post-graduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice

Tools

Power Point

Excel

Word

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Accountable Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Team. We provide high quality support to our patients and are looking for a motivated, flexible and forward thinking Pharmacist.

This role includes taking part in the weekend rota.

Main duties of the job

The post will involve working closely with the aseptic unit Lead Pharmacy Technician on delivering an effective and cost-efficient oncology service to patients and staff at Somerset Foundation Trust. The day-to-day management of the pharmacy aseptic unit will be the responsibility of the Lead Aseptic services Technician. The post holder will be working alongside other Deputy Accountable Pharmacists responsible for working closely with the Lead Technician to ensure that the correct level of pharmacist support for all aspects of cancer service delivery is provided.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree and Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post-graduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
• Undertaken relevant parts of the PTQA course

Experience

• Experience providing a clinical service to medical and/or surgical patientsEvidence of multidisciplinary workingMinimum 3 years post qualificationExperience in hospital pharmacyQuality control/assurance experience
• At least 12 months Aseptic Production Unit experience at Band 6 or aboveExperience of COSSH/special waste handling, health and safety legislation etcExperience of managing medical gasesExperience of medical gas testingExperience of risk managementExperience of health and safety issues

Additional Criteria

• Computer skills including Power Point, Excel and WordTime management and problem solving skillsTraining and supervising staffAttention to detailUnderstanding how clean rooms and clean room equipment functionsAble to write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Able to assess formulation and stability dataKnowledge of chemotherapy such as to provide cytotoxic preparation servicesUnderstand concepts and applications of capacity planningAbility to change in and out of cleanrooms
• Strategic overviewGood presentational skillsAbility to forward planExperience in initiating and delivering audit assessments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.