Senior Pharmacy Assistant -Aseptic Services - Kent and Medway ICS Only

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Pembury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Job summary

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic Band 2/3 Aseptic Services Pharmacy Assistant to join the Oncology Pharmacy Team at Tunbridge Wells Hospital. This role involves working within the Aseptic Services Department, with training provided and no direct patient contact.

Key duties include assisting with delivery management, aseptic unit maintenance, and stock control across trust sites. The department maintains GMP standards and supports SACT delivery to clinics/wards, with

Qualifications

• No prior experience is necessary as specialist training of 6-12 months is provided.
• Work towards approved qualification relevant to the job role, e.g Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services Skills.
• Hold the qualifications and grades in Maths and English as specified in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Delivery Management: Assist in managing the delivery of products across trust sites, ensuring appropriate storage conditions are maintained.
• Aseptic Unit Maintenance: Perform extensive cleaning of the aseptic unit on a sessional, daily, and weekly basis to meet GMP standards.
• Stock Control: Manage stock control of consumables and drugs used for the aseptic process.
• Assist with the maintenance and cleaning of the Aseptic facility and Isolators.
• Assist with the preparation of aseptically prepared medication.
• Support the daily stock level checks of drugs and consumables within the aseptic department and using a picking list generated via the JAC pharmacy system replenish stock of drugs and consumables as required.
• Assist in the receipt and correct storage for dose banded products and outsourced patient specific SACT’s
• Assist with the dispensing of dose banded product
• Support the streamlined delivery service of SACT’s to clinics and /or wards ensuring appropriate storage conditions are maintained and relevant paperwork / delivery tracking systems is completed.

Education

Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services Skills

Maths and English qualifications as specified in the job description

Job description

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway IC.

The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is currently seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join their Aseptic Services Pharmacy Department at Tunbridge Wells Hospital. The position available is for a Band 2/3 Aseptic Services Pharmacy Assistant within the Oncology Pharmacy Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery Management: Assist in managing the delivery of products across trust sites, ensuring appropriate storage conditions are maintained.
• Aseptic Unit Maintenance: Perform extensive cleaning of the aseptic unit on a sessional, daily, and weekly basis to meet Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
• Stock Control: Manage stock control of consumables and drugs used for the aseptic process.

Qualifications And Requirements

• No prior experience is necessary as specialist training of 6-12 months is provided.
• Work towards approved qualification relevant to the job role, e.g Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services Skills.
• Hold the qualifications and grades in Maths and English as specified in the job description.

Additional Information

The work involves tight schedules and deadlines, requiring good manual dexterity and accuracy.

The Aseptic Department is an enclosed environment with no patient contact.

An informal visit to the Aseptic Department is recommended for those interested in applying for a clearer understanding of the role.

• Assist with the maintenance and cleaning of the Aseptic facility and Isolators.
• Assist with the preparation of aseptically prepared medication.
• Support the daily stock level checks of drugs and consumables within the aseptic department and using a picking list generated via the JAC pharmacy system replenish stock of drugs and consumables as required.
• Assist in the receipt and correct storage for dose banded products and outsourced patient specific SACT’s
• Assist with the dispensing of dose banded product
• Support the streamlined delivery service of SACT’s to clinics and /or wards ensuring appropriate storage conditions are maintained and relevant paperwork / delivery tracking systems is completed.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining Us Includes a Comprehensive Benefits Package

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Julie Leeper Job title: Aseptic Service Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01892 638953