Pharmacy Assistant Band 2 - 3 progression - Aseptics

Job overview

Progression from Band 2 to 3

The intention of the role is to progress Pharmacy Assistants into a Band 3 role once performance targets have been achieved.

You will be given support and training to complete set competencies in order to become a Band 3. The expected timeframe to undertake and complete relevant competencies is between 12 to 18 months. Tasks which must be completed to progress include:

• Level 2 Pharmacy qualification completed via external training programme Completion of in-house validations including handwashing, transfer sanitisation and broth test.
• Completion of all in-house training knowledge training modules
• Completion of all dispensing activity logs

If successful, you be joining a supportive team that encourages both professional and personal development. Are you the person to help us make this happen? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.

Interview Date - 10th July 2026

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Main duties of the job

Aim of the role

• Responsible for performing environmental monitoring within the Aseptic Suite
• Responsible for undertaking the aseptic manufacture of pharmaceuticals
• Responsible for stock control of drugs and disposables for the Aseptic Suite
• To perform, under supervision, all types of pharmaceutical work appropriate to the level of knowledge and experience, in order to participate in the provision of pharmaceutical services to our patients and staff.
• To hold the required academic standard and technical skills of or equivalent to an NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services Skills
• To act as a dispenser within our hospital pharmacy service, as required as part of our weekend and bank holiday service to the patients of our hospital and other organisations to whom we provide pharmaceutical support Please refer to the Job Description attached for full details.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Trust Responsibilities

• To be part of the pharmacy team and work with staff within the pharmacy department and across the Trust to enable the objectives of the Trust to be achieved.
• To contribute to the Trust compliance with Medicines Management standards and the Clinical Governance and Risk Management agendas.
• To prevent avoidable wastage within pharmacy to help reduce the cost the trust pays resulting from wasted medicines

Professional Responsibilities

• To ensure the Pharmacy department is compliant with relevant statutory and professional standards on Health & Safety, COSHH, Clinical Governance, and Medicines Management by ensuring your actions take account of all guidance provided.
• To fulfil the duties assigned from time to time as required to meet the needs of the Trust, its patients, staff and visitors; to participate in rotas and flexible arrangements to maintain the services required as defined by the chief pharmacist or pharmacy staff to whom those decisions are delegated

Please refer to the Job Description attached for full details