Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Aseptic Services

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will join our team and receive training in all aspects of the aseptic preparation as well as the opportunity to obtain an NVQ level 2 in pharmaceutical manufacturing to support your future career in the NHS.

People who have successfully completed this training package previously and gained valuable experience within in our team have gone on to become fully qualified pharmacy technicians or work in a quality control environment. Our team offers a unique experience to gain experience of healthcare, aseptic production and quality management systems

Your salary will start on 75% of band 3 as per annex 21 in the 1st 12 months whilst you are completing the training package. For further information about the training rate for this role please see the Annex 21 section of the Agenda for Change handbook NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook | NHS Employers

• To work in the aseptic suite undertaking the following tasks:
• Works within Standard Operating Procedures as laid down in the Pharmacy Aseptic Procedure manual.
• Follows Good Manufacturing Practice for all procedures within the aseptic facility.
• Cleaning of the cabinets.
• Cleaning of the floors, work surfaces and furniture in accordance with agreed procedures and frequency.
• Labelling and packaging of aseptically prepared products.
• Ordering of materials for the aseptic unit. Replenishing of stock items within the aseptic unit. Completes all necessary paperwork and liaises with the Senior Pharmacy Technician / Deputy Senior technician (aseptic) regarding stock discrepancies.
• Transfer sanitisation of items into the cabinets for assembly using agreed techniques/
• Working in all positive and negative pressure isolators, and laminar air flow cabinets within the suite to dispense, measure and manipulate sterile doses using good aseptic technique.
• Delivering aseptic preparations to the wards and departments in line with pharmacy procedures and to maintain the cold chain.
• Assist in environmental monitoring or testing as required.
• Assists in audits within the aseptic unit.
• General housekeeping duties including the removal of waste in accordance with departmental and trust policies.
• To follow advice on working within the cabinets to avoid strain and minimise the risk of RSI injuries.
• To work closely with other staff in the aseptic suite and department, especially other Assistants, in contributing to the smooth, safe and efficient running of the service.
• Delivering dispensary items to the wards and departments on agreed timed rounds.
• Acts as a Mentor for NVQ 2 students within the aseptic unit and assists with training when required.
• To use appropriate IT technology when necessary.
• Has a working knowledge of other Pharmacy Assistant roles.
• Produce workload figures (IV and TPN) and ensures that these are available to senior staff on a monthly basis.
• To maintain a safe system of work at all times, including the knowledge of and abiding by the Fire precautions, departmental and trust safety policies and procedure manuals following any Standard Operating Procedures in place.
• Participation in training and monitoring systems to ensure the delivery of a safe and effective service.
• Participate in the trust appraisal scheme.
• To promote the professional image of pharmacy within the trust by ensuring that the standard of dress and behaviour reflects the professional service offered by the pharmacy department. Participates in continuing development and competency skills training.

Inclusive Recruitment & Selection

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.

We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net

We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net

Trust Values

The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:

• Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
• Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
• Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
• Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English Language and Maths GCSE Grade C or above
• GCSE grade C or above in Double Science or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Level2 or equivalent in Pharmacy services/pharmacy manufacturing or willing to work towards this in a training role

Experience

Desirable

• Aseptic services
• Pharmacy Experience
• Organisational & work prioritisation

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Careful and accurate worker
• Can operate a PC and a wide range of computerised systems
• Can maintain all appropriate records

Desirable

• Aseptic services
• Lifting and Handling training

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's Hospital

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)