Job summary
The Pharmacy Aseptic Service at Great Western Hospital is expanding with the build of a new onsite aseptic unit for the preparation of injectable medicines such as chemotherapy and we're looking to grow our team.
The position is for a full-time Band 3 Senior Aseptic Services Assistant working to support the Specialist Aseptic Services Technician's amongst a team of Assistants, Senior Technicians and Pharmacists who take pride in delivering safe, effective and high quality injectable medicines to our patients at the GWH.
The successful candidate will be involved in ordering, handling and dispensing of bought-in medicines such as chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies and parenteral nutrition but as part of our new highly responsive service you will be part of hands-on making of injectable medicines all within our newly built clean room facility.
We're looking for a team worker with good interpersonal skills, able to work within a clean room controlled environment with good literacy, numerical and computer skills who may also have previous training and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice, although training and competency assessment in aseptic skills will be provided.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the Aseptic Services Team in the effective and day to day running of the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit (PASU).
Supporting all aspects of pharmacy requirements - handling, receipting, dispensing, aseptic preparation, drug accountability, storage and disposal.
Following department standard operating procedures ensuring all activities are in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be competent to take receive, assess and action orders for all products managed by PASU.
- To be competent to calculate doses, and use the Pharmacys IT system to produce accurate labels and worksheets.
- To be competent to set up raw materials, consumables and equipment for all products
- To be responsible for the transfer disinfection into PASU and classified cleanrooms of all items required for aseptic processing, following departmental processes.
- To be competent in aseptic preparation of high risk injectables including cytotoxic chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies and centralized intravenous additives (CIVAs) under a section 10 exemption of the Medicines Act.
- Able to work in a confined area using a positive or negative pressure isolator for a period of time.
- Accurately collate and pick orders for pre-prepared products, and to place orders using an on-line ITordering system.
- To accurately complete the required checks to enable safe receipt of all deliveries of pre-preparedaseptic products, raw materials, consumables and equipment.
- To physically unpack deliveries, place in the correct location and in stock rotation order.
- To be competent to dispense all pre-prepared aseptic products (cytotoxic, high risk injectables andparenteral nutrition), oral chemotherapy, clinical trials and support medication including completingassociated paperwork.
Please see attached JD for full responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be competent to take receive, assess and action orders for all products managed by PASU.
- To be competent to calculate doses, and use the Pharmacys IT system to produce accurate labels and worksheets.
- To be competent to set up raw materials, consumables and equipment for all products
- To be responsible for the transfer disinfection into PASU and classified cleanrooms of all items required for aseptic processing, following departmental processes.
- To be competent in aseptic preparation of high risk injectables including cytotoxic chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies and centralized intravenous additives (CIVAs) under a section 10 exemption of the Medicines Act.
- Able to work in a confined area using a positive or negative pressure isolator for a period of time.
- Accurately collate and pick orders for pre-prepared products, and to place orders using an on-line ITordering system.
- To accurately complete the required checks to enable safe receipt of all deliveries of pre-preparedaseptic products, raw materials, consumables and equipment.
- To physically unpack deliveries, place in the correct location and in stock rotation order.
- To be competent to dispense all pre-prepared aseptic products (cytotoxic, high risk injectables andparenteral nutrition), oral chemotherapy, clinical trials and support medication including completingassociated paperwork.
Please see attached JD for full responsibilities
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- To be able to manipulate fine tools and materials with physical accuracy and dexterity
- Ability to work in an isolator fully gloved and gowned
- To be able to clean sterile cleanrooms as required
- Accurate and attention to detail
- Acts on own initiative with the appropriate level of supervision
Desirable
- Knowledge of Pharmacy computer systems
- Knowledge of aseptic procedures and aseptic technique
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English grade C or above
- QCF level 2 in Pharmacy services or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Previous training in the preparation of aseptic/ sterile products (preferably pharmaceutical products) Good understanding of GMP
Experience
Essential
- Working within a team
- Managing own workload to meet the needs of a service
Desirable
- Previous hospital pharmacy experience
- Previous aseptic preparation experience
- Previous cleanroom environment experience
- Stock control and rotation
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- To be able to manipulate fine tools and materials with physical accuracy and dexterity
- Ability to work in an isolator fully gloved and gowned
- To be able to clean sterile cleanrooms as required
- Accurate and attention to detail
- Acts on own initiative with the appropriate level of supervision
Desirable
- Knowledge of Pharmacy computer systems
- Knowledge of aseptic procedures and aseptic technique
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English grade C or above
- QCF level 2 in Pharmacy services or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Previous training in the preparation of aseptic/ sterile products (preferably pharmaceutical products) Good understanding of GMP
Experience
Essential
- Working within a team
- Managing own workload to meet the needs of a service
Desirable
- Previous hospital pharmacy experience
- Previous aseptic preparation experience
- Previous cleanroom environment experience
- Stock control and rotation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
