Pharmacists - Pharmacy Support Officer (Aseptic)

  • Department Pharmacy Aseptic Production Unit
  • Salary £22,383.00 – £22,383 per annum
  • Closing Date 26/07/2024
  • Location Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 2
  • Job ref 223-PSO-487
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8am to 4:20pm (50mins unpaid lunch))

Job overview

The role of the pharmacy Support Officer (Aseptic) is varied one, you will never be bored!

The Aseptic Unit is a specialised clean area within Pharmacy where injectable products are manufactured. These products treat chemotherapy patients or are used in diagnostic tests.

You will be working in the Aseptic Cleanrooms, carrying out stock control within the Pharmacy Department and delivering medication the ward/clinic areas. 

Main duties of the job

Refer to Job description for more detail, but main duties include:- 

Cleaning of the aseptic cleanrooms and support areas.

Disinfecting and transferring work into clean room hatches and isolators.

Replenishing stocks in Aseptic areas, maintaining good stock control.

Assembling ingredients and sundries needed for preparation.

Assisting in the processing of aseptically prepared products. 

Processing and organisation of the rental laundry service.

Assisting in the ordering, receipt and despatch of pharmaceutical products and sundries.. Using the pharmacy computer systems to maintain stock records, documentation and labels where appropriate.

Filing of prescriptions and documentation according to local policy and procedures.

Delivering medicines produced by the Aseptic Services section of the pharmacy, to the ward/clinic areas.

Safely delivering radiopharmaceuticals to Nuclear Medicine department.

Disposing of different types of waste, according to local policy and procedure.

Carrying out selected quality control tests including environmental monitoring.

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

The Aseptic Unit is a specialised clean area within Pharmacy where injectable products are manufactured. These products treat chemotherapy patients or are used in diagnostic tests. 

The Aseptic service also supplies ready made chemotherapy,  intravenous nutrition and other products to hospital patients. The Aseptic team consists of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Senior Pharmacy Support Officers and Pharmacy Support Officers. They all have an important role to play in the provision of high quality medicinal products to the patients.

Come and join us and help make a difference.

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The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

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In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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