Pharmacy Assistant - ASU

Job overview

We require an enthusiastic, hardworking person to join our Aseptic Services team.

The post involves working in the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit and, on occasion, Pharmacy Quality Assurance.

Liaises with staff in Aseptic Services, Quality Assurance and the Pharmacy Office.

Provide effective input into the work of the Trust, to support the achievement of our vision and values

Four GCSE qualifications at Grade C and above, including Maths and English are required or proof of equivalency for overseas qualifications.

Main duties of the job

To ensure general Pharmacy housekeeping jobs are done in accordance with the prioritised list of daily, weekly and monthly jobs in specialised cleaning areas. This will involve working in the following areas:

Aseptic Services Unit: Specialised cleaning according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Quality Assurance: Cleaning in sterility test room Cleaning of incubators, fridge and glassware Packing items for Sterile Services Unit

To ensure general Pharmacy housekeeping jobs are done in accordance with the prioritised list of daily, weekly and monthly jobs. This will include the following tasks:

• Photocopying – for office – to include preparation of induction packs
• Filing – personal staff documents, aseptic records
• Ensure stocks of cleaning equipment and chemicals are available

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Other duties appropriate to your band as requested by Aseptic services unit, office and QA staff

To assist in the provision of aseptically prepared intravenous cytotoxic drugs. This will include the following tasks:

• To assemble drugs, diluents and consumables prior to aseptic dispensing.
• To assist with decontamination of products from the support room & cleanroom, prior to preparation (spraying and wiping).
• To final pack and label prepared items and pass them to the final checking stage.
• To charge medicines used to the wards, clinics etc. via the pharmacy computer system.
• To ensure correct storage and stock rotation of all consumables and medicines.
• To assist with expiry date and stock control checks.
• To attend department meetings.
• To attend study days and training programs as requested by Senior Technician to ensure continuing personal development.