# Aseptic Services Assistant

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Bath
- **Region:** South West
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £25,272 per annum, pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-06T08:00:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-23T18:03:47.411Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Somerset/Bath/Royal_United_Hospitals_Bath_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8128168
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8128168?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.ruh.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to join our growing team of Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians. The post holders will be involved in a broad range of activities in the Aseptic Services Unit of the Pharmacy, which will be the primary base.

We are looking for individuals who thrive working in a fast-paced environment,  are flexible and have a positive attitude; with an enthusiasm to develop their skills and support an ever-evolving team.

If you can work as part of a team but also demonstrate working on your own initiative in a professional and timely manner, and display the Trust values, we want to hear from you.

### Main duties of the job

- Assist in the delivery of a safe, effective and efficient aseptic dispensing service in  accordance with the SOP’s of the unit. Working under the direction of the senior technical  staff.
- Comply with all requirements for environmental monitoring in the aseptic unit, including  sessional monitoring, daily monitoring, weekly monitoring and less frequent monitoring as  outlined in aseptic unit procedures.
- Carry out the essential regular quality assurance program according to SOP’s and  complete accurately any required paperwork.
- Complete daily and sessional records of room air pressures, room temperatures and  fridge temperatures. Alerting senior members of the aseptic services team of any  measurements which are outside accepted limits.
- Undertake regular cleaning of the aseptics unit according to SOP’s. This involves daily,  weekly and monthly intensive specialist cleaning.
- Assemble ingredients for items to be made according to the worksheet and SOP’s, noting  down accurately batch numbers and expiry dates, checking for any particles,  discolouration or breakages.
- Assist with the operation of specialist equipment involved in the aseptic services unit.
- Assist with the completion of all required documentation.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

## Person Specification

### Knowledge and Experience

**Desirable**

- Previous experience of working in a pharmacy
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment

### Qualifications & Training

**Essential**

- Good general standard of education demonstrating numeracy and literacy
- Willing to complete a comprehensive training and competency programme.
- Willing to complete Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services.

**Desirable**

- Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

## Documents

- [join the ruh (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3030)
- [job description and person specification (pdf, 514.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10425125)

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