Job summary
GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
SITUATIONS VACANT
An Equal Opportunities Employer
DIVISION OF CLINICAL SUPPORT & SCREENING
PHARMACY DEPARTMENT
The Pharmacy team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital is rapidly evolving to provide an advanced clinical service delivering direct care to patients while ensuring the optimal use of medicines within the organisation.
Assistant Technical Officer - Pharmacy Aseptic Services
Band 2
37.5 hours per week - Permanent
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our caring team of pharmacy assistants, technicians and pharmacists, to help deliver an efficient and effective pharmacy service to the Trust.
Main duties of the job
You will work in the pharmacy aseptic services department, supporting the safe preparation and supply of injectable medicines including cancer chemotherapy.
Experience of working in a pharmacy environment would be an advantage, however full training will be provided.
The successful candidate must have a good basic education with GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English; be able to demonstrate good computer and communication skills. They must be able to work as part of team and also under their own initiative; have a desire to work within the pharmacy profession and have a willingness to learn.
The role includes participation in the bank holiday rota, and requires the applicant to be flexible to support the requirements of the team.
These posts are subject to CRB (police) enhanced disclosure.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist qualified Senior Pharmacy Assistants in the preparation of sterile pharmaceutical products.
- Participate in the labelling of sterile pharmaceutical products.
- Undertake the preparation of emergency drug boxes.
- Assist in the environmental monitoring of the clean room suite, using settle plates and contact plates.
- Aseptically transfer ingredients from preparation areas into clean rooms.
- Undertake pre-packing and over-labelling.
- Assist with receipt of goods from the pharmacy store including checking off and putting stock away in the correct location.
- Replenish the stocks of consumables in the department and order new stock from the store.
- Assist in the issue and return of laundered garments to the regional quality control laboratory.
- Deliver prepared cytotoxics to wards and co-ordinate the removal of cytotoxic waste from the Aseptic Services Department.
- Answer telephone calls from wards.
- Assist in the disinfection of the clean room suite and clean air cabinets.
- Act as mentor to less experienced members of staff.
- Any other duties commensurate with the post when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist qualified Senior Pharmacy Assistants in the preparation of sterile pharmaceutical products.
- Participate in the labelling of sterile pharmaceutical products.
- Undertake the preparation of emergency drug boxes.
- Assist in the environmental monitoring of the clean room suite, using settle plates and contact plates.
- Aseptically transfer ingredients from preparation areas into clean rooms.
- Undertake pre-packing and over-labelling.
- Assist with receipt of goods from the pharmacy store including checking off and putting stock away in the correct location.
- Replenish the stocks of consumables in the department and order new stock from the store.
- Assist in the issue and return of laundered garments to the regional quality control laboratory.
- Deliver prepared cytotoxics to wards and co-ordinate the removal of cytotoxic waste from the Aseptic Services Department.
- Answer telephone calls from wards.
- Assist in the disinfection of the clean room suite and clean air cabinets.
- Act as mentor to less experienced members of staff.
- Any other duties commensurate with the post when required.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C or above
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services
Desirable
- GCSE dual award science grade C or above
Skills
Essential
- Numerate
- Communication
- Team worker
- Ability to follow written procedures
Desirable
- Familiarity with computers
- Good time management
Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of work following written procedures
- Previous work with medicines
- Receiving and assembling orders.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C or above
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services
Desirable
- GCSE dual award science grade C or above
Skills
Essential
- Numerate
- Communication
- Team worker
- Ability to follow written procedures
Desirable
- Familiarity with computers
- Good time management
Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of work following written procedures
- Previous work with medicines
- Receiving and assembling orders.
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).
