Specialist Pharmacist: Aseptic Services

The Methodist Church in Britain; Kingswood; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Long-term RRP £3k a year

Minimum 35 days paid holiday (pro rata

Generous pension scheme

NHS discounts

Support for flexible working

On-site leisure centre

On-site day nursery and holiday play

In-house and externally recognised培训

Résumé du poste

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Pharmacist to join the aseptic services team. The post focuses on running the aseptic dispensing service safely, efficiently, and in line with national standards, with responsibilities for staff training and service development.

Training in aseptic preparation is provided, and registration with GPhC is essential. The role offers opportunities to study PTQA and contribute to service improvements within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• CPD ongoing; extension to aseptic services knowledge is expected.

Responsabilités

• Support day-to-day aseptic dispensing service and manage capacity.
• Organise aseptic services to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure compliance with national standards (QAAPs) and Section 10 exemption.
• Maintain a safe aseptic environment.
• Lead training in aseptic preparation for staff.
• Lead projects to improve aseptic dispensing service.

Formation

Vocational pharmacy master's degree (4 years) + one year pre-registration training

Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy at diploma level or similar

Description du poste

This specialist pharmacist post sits within the aseptic services team at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, an acute hospital. The work centres on running the aseptic dispensing service safely and efficiently, and keeping it compliant with national standards. The role also covers staff training and service improvement, with the option to study for the PTQA course. Some aseptic knowledge is required, as training is given, and GPhC registration is essential.

What the job involves

• Support the day-to-day aseptic dispensing service, managing capacity and resources and preparing medicines on time
• Organise and manage aseptic services so products meet their intended use and are delivered promptly
• Work with the Aseptic Services Accountable Pharmacist to ensure compliance with the Section 10 Exemption and national standards (QAAPs)
• Maintain a safe aseptic environment
• Implement and oversee training in aseptic preparation for all staff
• Lead project and development work to improve the aseptic dispensing service

What’s required

Qualifications

• Vocational pharmacy master's degree (4 years) plus one year pre-registration training
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy at diploma level or similar

Registration & licences

• Registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Experience

• Some experience and knowledge of aseptic services

Other

• Ongoing CPD relevant to the role

Nice to have

• Knowledge of SACTs, CIVAs and PN services and related pharmacological therapies
• PTQA (Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance course)
• Proven record of recognising opportunities to develop or improve a service area

What’s offered

• Long-term RRP of £3k a year
• Minimum 35 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• Generous pension scheme
• NHS discounts
• Support for flexible working
• On-site leisure centre
• On-site day nursery and holiday play scheme
• In-house and externally recognised training