Specialist Pharmacist:Aseptic Services-Welcome Payment Included B7-8a

NHS; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider in Salisbury is searching for a qualified pharmacist to lead their Aseptic Services team. This role offers a competitive salary between £55,690 and £62,682, alongside a welcome payment and relocation allowance. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Pharmacy, relevant experience in aseptic services, and a strong commitment to professional development. Join a supportive team focused on delivering high standards of patient care while advancing your own career.

Benefits

Welcome payment

Relocation allowance

Generous pension scheme

NHS discounts

35 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience in SACTs/CIVAs/PN services preferred.
• Demonstrates relevant continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of aseptic dispensing service.
• Optimize and manage aseptic services for timely and effective delivery.
• Ensure compliance with National Standards and Safety procedures.
• Train and develop staff in aseptic preparation.
• Drive innovation and improvement within the service.

Skills

Knowledge of Aseptic Services

Clinical pharmacy expertise

Ongoing CPD

Education

Vocational Pharmacy Master’s Degree

Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy

MSc Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance

Job description

£5,000 Welcome Payment Available! (£2,500 upon joining the Trust and £2,500 at 25 months of service)

Are you ready to expand your technical expertise while strengthening your clinical and leadership skills in a busy acute hospital environment? Join our friendly and supportive Aseptic Services team at Salisbury, where your development truly matters.

At Salisbury, we are committed to investing in our people as much as our services. While some experience in Aseptic Services is required, we offer a comprehensive training package—including both in‑house development and externally accredited programmes—to help you thrive. You will be supported by a highly experienced team of technical and clinical pharmacy professionals, giving you every opportunity to grow your confidence, deepen your knowledge, and progress to Band 8a.

You will also have the chance to enhance your specialist expertise further through the Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA) postgraduate course.

Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available (subject to terms and conditions).

If you’re enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to advance your career within a dynamic aseptic service, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

For a taste of what it is like to work within our team at Salisbury please visit: https://youtu.be/cV9rjQwR1j0

Main duties of the job

• Lead Daily Operations: Take charge of the day‑to‑day delivery of our aseptic dispensing service, ensuring efficient and safe use of resources, establishing capacity, and timely preparation of clinically appropriate medications.
• Optimize Aseptic Services: Play a key role in organising and managing aseptic services to guarantee that products meet their intended use, resources are utilised effectively, and products are delivered promptly.
• Ensure Compliance: Collaborate with the Aseptic Services Accountable Pharmacist to provide professional expertise and ensure our services comply with Section 10 Exemption and National Standards (QAAPs), maintaining a safe aseptic environment.
• Train and Develop Staff: Implement and oversee training programmes in aseptic preparation, ensuring that all staff members are fully equipped to perform their duties safely, consistently, and efficiently.
• Drive Innovation and Improvement: Lead project and development work within the aseptic dispensing service, fostering continuous improvement and adherence to high standards.
• Advance and Lead: Upon achieving key objectives and advancing to Band 8a, take on the responsibility of line‑managing an assigned Band 6 Pharmacist, guiding them towards excellence.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with over 250 years of experience. We are an acute Trust rated "Good" by the CQC and provide regional and super‑regional specialist services such as Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre.

With about 470 beds and over 4,000 staff, SFT supports flexible working, offers a generous pension scheme, NHS discounts, 35 days of paid holiday (pro‑rata), car parking (fee applies), on‑site leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme. Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work with easy access to London, Southampton and Bournemouth.

Details

Posted: 24 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year + Long term RRP of £2,000 per year + Relocation Allowance

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 269‑SFT9342‑B

Job location: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ

Person Specification

Essential

• Vocational Pharmacy Master’s Degree (4 years) + 1 year pre‑registration training
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy at diploma level or similar
• MSc Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA) for Band 8a or equivalent academic achievements or experience
• Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacist
• Demonstrates ongoing CPD relevant to the role
• Knowledge of Aseptic Services (SACTs/CIVAs/PN services) and related pharmacological therapies for Band 8

Desirable

• Knowledge of SACTs/CIVAs/PN services and related pharmacological therapies
• PTQA
• Proven record of recognising opportunities to develop or improve a service area

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. Further information: UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Further information: NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ

Website: https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/