Job summary
The Technical Services department within Pharmacy is looking for an enthusiastic individual to become an integral part of our Aseptic Service team. You will provide support to the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit by undertaking the manufacture and dispensing of ready to use, patient specific, aseptically prepared injections including cancer chemotherapy. You will be required to complete documentation, perform complex calculations and undertake intricate manipulations while working within isolators based in our clean room facilities
Main duties of the job
Support workers in the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit work in clean rooms in isolators preparing chemotherapy injections for patients with cancer.
We require a person with a positive and responsible attitude to work, good communication skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines. You should be an enthusiastic team member but be able to work on your own initiative. Previous Pharmacy or manufacturing experience would be an advantage but is not essential as comprehensive training and support will be given.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about our specialist service can be found via the following link.
Aseptic and Production Unit Services | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (bfwh.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about our specialist service can be found via the following link.
Aseptic and Production Unit Services | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (bfwh.nhs.uk)
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Good command of English language and numeracy
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
- Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines (APDM)
Experience and Knowledge
Desirable
- Previous experience of aseptic preparation or clean room environments
- Previous pharmacy experience
- Previous experience of stock control
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal & written
- Computer literate
- Numerate - able to do complex calculations
- Manual dexterity - able to undertake aseptic manipulations
- Ability to differentiate between drug strengths, forms, names and comprehend batch numbers and expiry dates.
- Organisational skills
- Able to work at an isolator cabinet for long periods
- Able to work in clean room clothing following strict personal policies
- Able to move heavy loads
Desirable
- Experience of following Standard Operating Procedures
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Good command of English language and numeracy
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
- Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines (APDM)
Experience and Knowledge
Desirable
- Previous experience of aseptic preparation or clean room environments
- Previous pharmacy experience
- Previous experience of stock control
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal & written
- Computer literate
- Numerate - able to do complex calculations
- Manual dexterity - able to undertake aseptic manipulations
- Ability to differentiate between drug strengths, forms, names and comprehend batch numbers and expiry dates.
- Organisational skills
- Able to work at an isolator cabinet for long periods
- Able to work in clean room clothing following strict personal policies
- Able to move heavy loads
Desirable
- Experience of following Standard Operating Procedures
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool Victoria hospital
FY3 8NR
Employer's website
https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
