Job overview
The role of the pharmacy Support Officer (Aseptic) is a varied one, 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 the ward/clinic areas.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:-
- 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 Nuclear Medicine department.
- Disposing of different types of waste, according to local policy and procedure.
- Carrying out selected quality control tests including environmental monitoring.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Computer skills
- Attention to detail
Desirable
- Work experience in pharmacy
- Stores / Stock control awareness
- Experience in cleaning/disinfecting the working environment
- COSHH
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
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This advert is for Pharmacy Support Officer (Aseptic) with Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust in Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25272.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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