The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
The role of the Pharmacy Support Officer (Aseptic) is varied; 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 to the ward/clinic areas.
Main duties of the job
* 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 the Nuclear Medicine department.
* Disposing of different types of waste according to local policy and procedure.
* Carrying out selected quality control tests including environmental monitoring.
About us
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!
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 4 GCSEs at grade 9-3 (A* to E) including Maths and English
* Hold or able to commit to completing a qualification relevant to the role within Aseptic Services or Pharmacy.
Experience
* Work experience in pharmacy
* Experience in cleaning/disinfecting the working environment
* COSHH
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.
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