Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Aseptic Services
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, motivated individuals who would like to work in the aseptic unit of the hospital pharmacy, where we prepare chemotherapy for cancer patients.
Applicants need at least 4 GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent.
The successful candidate must have good organisational and interpersonal skills, be a team player, able to work individually while knowing their own limitations, and be comfortable working for a small team within a large department. They must also demonstrate a commitment to a career in Pharmacy.
This post requires participation in the late/early, weekend, and bank holiday rota.
We would consider part-time hours or job shares.
If you wish to view the department or book a visit, please call Denise on 0300 019 3575.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main Duties of the Job
To support professional and technical staff in the aseptic manufacture of cytotoxic agents and ensure the provision of an efficient Pharmacy service, including good housekeeping and general administration duties. All duties are supervised by qualified staff.
* Aseptically prepare dispensed medicines.
* Select and assemble drugs and consumables.
* Monitor temperatures within the aseptic unit clean rooms.
* Undertake stock management.
* Ensure high standards of cleanliness are met.
About Us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future, defining how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other.
UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following the merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases, this means that services may move sites this year or next, either temporarily or long-term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at the interview.
Job Responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
* Self-motivated and reliable
* Ability to respond positively to change
* Motivation
Technical Skills
* Basic keyboard skills
* Ability to prioritise work
* Able to work using own initiative and as part of a team
* Accurate and numerate
* Demonstrable ability to work in a busy environment
Qualifications
* Minimum 3 GCSEs including Maths, English & Science. Grade 4 (C) or above
* NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
Experience
* Previous Pharmacy experience
* Experience of working within Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
* Previous Aseptic experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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.
Employer Name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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