Senior Pharmacy Assistant: Aseptic & Radiopharmacy

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Southend-on-Sea is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join the Pharmacy Technical Services Unit. The role involves providing essential support for aseptic medicines including chemotherapy drugs and radiopharmaceuticals. As part of a dedicated team, you will ensure timely delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services following strict departmental procedures. A commitment to patient care and collaboration within the team is essential. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop skills and contribute to an important unit in the hospital.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated, capable of supporting senior staff.
• Experience in maintaining operator validation and performing dose calculations for chemotherapy drugs.
• Knowledge of aseptic preparation and compounding.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior staff with essential support duties on the unit.
• Compounding of aseptic medicines for trust and external customers.
• Pack, label, and inspect over-labelled items.

Job description

A leading healthcare institution in Southend-on-Sea is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join the Pharmacy Technical Services Unit. The role involves providing essential support for aseptic medicines including chemotherapy drugs and radiopharmaceuticals. As part of a dedicated team, you will ensure timely delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services following strict departmental procedures. A commitment to patient care and collaboration within the team is essential. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop skills and contribute to an important unit in the hospital.