Specialist Pharmacist - Aseptics Services

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in East Midlands seeks a Specialist Pharmacist to supervise aseptic preparation and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice. The role involves supporting the pharmacy team and coordinating with technicians. Ideal candidates have experience in aseptic services and a commitment to quality assurance. We offer professional development opportunities and employee benefits, including gym discounts.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Qualifications

• Experience in aseptic preparation services.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements and QA standards.
• Ability to supervise technical staff and pharmacy functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee aseptic preparation and compliance with standards.
• Support pharmacists and technical services in aseptic practices.
• Ensure quality assurance in medicinal preparations.

Skills

Aseptic preparation

Good Manufacturing Practice

Quality Assurance

Technical services coordination

Job description

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.


Specialist pharmacist to supervise and support aseptic preparation and dispensing of medicines under Section 10 exemption from the Medicines Act.

Supports the Accountable Pharmacist and Deputy Accountable Pharmacist to ensure that the aseptic preparation of medicines within Section 10 units is compliant with Good Manufacturing Practice and Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services (QAAPS).

Specialist Pharmacist for the Section 10 aseptic preparation units at UHDB, overseeing aseptic preparation and compliance with statutory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practice standards.

Provides support to technical services team regarding technical aspects of aseptic preparation services. Coordinates with the Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Support Staff, Pharmacy Quality Assurance / Control Team in other sections.

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

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This advert closes on Monday 11 Aug 2025