Pharmacy Assistant Technical Services

Job overview

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Pharmacy Assistant Technical Services - Band 2

• hours per week (plus weekends/bank holidays on a rota basis)

Do you already have experience in Pharmacy or Aseptic Preparation Services, or are looking for a new challenge? If so, this position could be for you!

The Pharmacy Technical Services team at Lewisham University Hospital require a hardworking and committed person to assist in the preparation and dispensing of sterile medicines such as chemotherapy.

The role includes:

• Preparing the environment and equipment for use
• Preparing product worksheets and labels
• Assembly of raw materials
• Aseptic manufacture of sterile medicines

You will have good communication and organisational skills, able to work well within a team and on your own, and have experience of meeting deadlines, working under pressure. and attention to detail.

You will hold the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or be willing to undertake this qualification.

Main duties of the job

You will need to have a good general education, GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent), and have a commitment to learning and self-development.

You may not be shortlisted for interview if your supporting statement does not demonstrate your experience in the required person specification criteria.

Aseptic experience would be an advantage but not a requirement as full training will be given.

We are a friendly and supportive team who strive for excellent working practices and quality of work. We support staff members to achieve their best and encourage self development and learning.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job Summary:

• To aseptically dispense sterile Cytotoxic products and other sterile injectables.
• To carry out environmental and physical monitoring of the Aseptic unit, completing appropriate records for microbiological cleanliness, pressures, room temperatures and equipment temperatures.
• To perform cleaning of the Aseptic Unit.

Key Result Areas & Performance:

Technical Services

• To aseptically dispense sterile Cytotoxic products and other sterile injectables.
• To participate in the environmental and physical monitoring of the Technical Services Unit; completing appropriate records for microbiological cleanliness, pressures, room temperatures and equipment temperatures.
• To prepare aseptic product documentation and labels from prescriptions.
• To assemble aseptic products in preparation for aseptic processing.
• To assist in the dispensing of outsourced products including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition.
• To ensure that products are prepared in an appropriate, timely and efficient manner.
• To accurately issue and transfer items used in Technical Services to appropriate cost centres using the Ascribe computer system.
• To perform daily cleaning of the Aseptic Unit.
• To assist in the monthly cleaning of the Aseptic Unit.
• To perform in process volume checks as required according to standard operating procedures.
• To participate in the production of Error Logs, QER’s and reports relevant to the department as required by the department’s standard operating procedures.
• To comply with the departmental Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, including dress and Hygiene relating to work in the unit.
• To work at all times within the Health and Safety Guidelines of the department.
• Maintenance of stock levels to ensure sufficient drugs and consumables are available for use within the unit.
• To assist in ensuring all laundry is packed and sent for processing.
• To undertake Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Services skills (QCF) or equivalent within the required timeframe.
• To ensure accurate stock rotation and expiry date checks are carried out.
• To participate in stock takes.
• Ensure all waste is disposed of appropriately.

General

• To participate in Dispensary weekend and bank holiday rotas as required.
• To participate in the ward top up service.
• To ensure that the cleanliness and tidiness of the section meets specifications laid down by the section manager.
• To undertake personal continuing professional education and training as necessary to ensure high level of competency in carrying out the tasks required.
• To maintain safe systems of work at all times.
• To demonstrate good communication skills and practice good teamwork.
• Any other duties considered necessary to ensure smooth and efficient running of the department.

Communications and Relationships

• Work closely with the Chief/Senior Technicians and Senior Assistants to ensure the smooth running of the Technical Services departments.
• Liaise with pharmacists, technicians and other staff within the Pharmacy department as required.
• Communicate with staff from wards and departments around the hospital as required.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.