Specialist Pharmacist Aseptic Services

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated pharmacist to join their team in Worthing. This exciting band 7 position focuses on Aseptic Services, where you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care. With the support of a dedicated education and training team, you'll have the opportunity for continuous professional development. Your responsibilities will include providing clinical pharmacy services to cancer patients, ensuring the safe preparation of SACT medicines, and maintaining high standards in aseptic facilities. If you're passionate about improving patient care and have the relevant experience, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.

Qualifications

• UK registered pharmacist with significant hospital pharmacy experience.
• Experience in cancer services or aseptic services at band 7 level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care and support aseptic services.
• Provide specialist clinical pharmacy service to cancer patients.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Aseptic Preparation

Quality Control

Patient Care

Education

Degree in Pharmacy

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

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Main area: Pharmacist Grade Band 7

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Part time hours considered)

Job ref: 279-6929914-JAN25

Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Site: Worthing Hospital

Town: Worthing

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata (dependant on experience)

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 09/02/2025 23:59

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

Job overview

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our team. This band 7 post is ideal for a pharmacist looking to start their career in Aseptic Services. The successful candidate will be supported by a dedicated education and training team, ensuring continuous professional development and growth.

The chemotherapy production unit at Worthing provides around 1500 chemotherapy doses to patients a month. Led by a highly supportive pharmacy team who ensure safe, efficient and effective service to Cancer Services and other teams within the Trust.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of clinical, technical and administrative tasks, ensuring the safe and effective preparation of SACT medicines.

Daily responsibilities:

• To support and maintain the work of the Aseptic Services Section of the Pharmacy.

Clinical Duties:

• Provide specialist clinical pharmacy service to all cancer patients.
• Work closely with other lead specialists in other localities and nationally for pharmacy services to cancer services to develop best practice.

Aseptic Preparation:

• Provide support to ensure that aseptic facilities meet the standards assessed by external audits.
• Help develop and deliver a safe, efficient and effective pharmaceutical aseptic service.

Quality Control:

• Assist Lead Pharmacists in responding appropriately to internal and external inspections.

Education and Training:

• Ensure the training of all staff within aseptic services to be competent in the preparation of all aseptic preparations.
• Identify own learning needs.
• Monitor chemotherapy regimens and clinically check prescriptions prior to their production.
• Ensure chemotherapy agents are manufactured to available standards.

Person specification

Experience/Qualifications

• Degree in Pharmacy at a British School of Pharmacy, or recognised equivalent.
• Working towards or a post graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy.
• A UK registered pharmacist (Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council - Great Britain) with significant experience on the register, working in hospital pharmacy.
• Experience of working within a hospital pharmacy department post qualification, including experience in cancer services or aseptic services provision at least at a band 7 level.

Important information for applicants

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check.