Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of working in hospital pharmacy
- Experience
Experience of working within pharmacy aseptic services operating under Section 10 exemption of the Medicines Act 1968
- Experience
Awareness of legislation and standards relating to Good Manufacturing Practice
- Experience
Clinical Pharmacy: demonstrate a core knowledge of therapeutics and pharmacology
- Experience
Demonstrate an appropriate level of clinical reasoning and judgement
- Experience
Demonstrate the ability to problem solve
- Experience
Demonstrates awareness of current NHS agenda
- Experience
Ability to identify and prioritise work and manage time appropriately to meet deadlines
- Experience
Demonstrate understanding of legislation that applies to hospital pharmacy practice
- Qualifications
Member of General Pharmaceutical Council
- Qualifications
Masters Degree in Pharmacy
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Post qualification in either aseptic services (e.g. Pharmaceutical Technology Quality Assurance) or clinical (e.g. Clinical Diploma)
- Qualifications
Quality risk management training
- Qualifications
Change management training
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 initial stages of opening, one new Section 10 cleanrooms has recently opened with a second to open soon to support the delivery of high cost, short expiry, agile chemotherapy provision, clinical trials 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 from 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.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
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This advert is for Senior Aseptic Services Pharmacist with Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Swindon, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £49387.00 to £56515.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Aug 2026.
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