Senior Aseptic Services Pharmacist

Job overview

Senior Aseptic Services Pharmacist - Band 7

Would you like to work as an Authorised Pharmacist for a brand-new state of the art Section 10 Aseptic Services Unit? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for a pharmacist to join us as a Senior Aseptic Services Pharmacist

At Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (GWH) we have a clear commitment to transform our aseptic service provision into a patient centered, resilient and reactive service which will support the national agenda for Aseptic Services Transformation. Currently in the final validation stages,  two new Section 10 cleanrooms will soon be open to support the delivery of high cost, short expiry, agile chemotherapy provision and future unmet patient need.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of implementing a new aseptic service from the ground up.

Progression roles form band 6 to band 7 will be considered for pharmacists with an interest in aseptic services where all criteria are not met.

Main duties of the job

Act as an Authorised Pharmacist for the day-to-day supervision of the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit (PASU) to ensure all products prepared and released are in compliance with Department Standards, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP).

Work with the Accountable pharmacist to ensure, maintain and develop facilities, equipment and work practices to achieve the highest technical standards

To work closely with the pharmacy aseptic services technical team and pharmacy cancer team to co-ordinate treatment provision to the Day Therapy Unit, haematology inpatient unit and other medical wards requiring high risk injectable medicines.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Act as an Authorised Pharmacist and supervise day-to-day preparation of products and release for use in accordance with local, regional and national guidelines.

Please see attached full Job Description.