Senior Assistant Pharmacy Officer - Aseptics

Job overview

The post holder undertakes assistant duties in the Aseptic Unit.

The post holder will have the NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills and BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF). This post will also provide experience for a person who already holds the minimum requirements, but has had limited, or no previous experience in a hospital pharmacy department

This post will require a Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS) check

Main duties of the job

• Aseptic dispensing and manipulation of sterile and non-sterile products
• To gain a knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice
• To receive and process prescriptions and order
• To carry out essential regular quality assurance monitoring according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and accurately complete any required paperwork. This includes physical environment and microbiological monitoring
• To assist with the specialised cleaning for the unit using specialised disinfectants
• To assist with the aseptic dispensing process according to SOP’s once a required level of competence and validation has been achieved
• Dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste appropriately according to SOP’s and Trust procedures
• Participates in weekend, public holiday, and extended hours provision of pharmacy services
• Complies with Trust policies relating to security and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are undertaken within safe systems of work and legislation
• To carry out general duties, including preparation of bottles and packaging, cleaning equipment, receipt of orders, expiry date checking, stock checks and stock control of medicines
• To monitor and record fridge temperatures and similar tasks
• To assist with the maintenance of records, relating to work and workload stats
• To assist in Audits
• To clean where pharmaceuticals are stored, keeping them in a tidy and organised condition

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Aseptic dispensing and manipulation of sterile and non-sterile products
• To gain a knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice
• To receive and process prescriptions and orders
• To be responsible for the receipt, checking and storage of pharmaceutical and relate deliveries placing all stock away in appropriate locations taking account of expiry dates and the need for stock rotation. This involves some lifting
• To maintain stock and equipment to the standard required in the unit. This includes pharmaceuticals, a variety of consumable items and laundry
• To carry out essential regular quality assurance monitoring according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and accurately complete any required paperwork. This includes physical environment and microbiological monitoring
• To assist with the specialised cleaning for the unit using specialised disinfectants
• To assist with the aseptic dispensing process according to SOP’s once a required level of competence and validation has been achieved
• Dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste appropriately according to SOP’s and Trust procedures
• Participates in weekend, public holiday, and extended hours provision of pharmacy services
• Complies with Trust policies relating to security and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are undertaken within safe systems of work and legislation
• To carry out general duties, including preparation of bottles and packaging, cleaning equipment, receipt of orders, expiry date checking, stock checks and stock control of medicines
• To monitor and record fridge temperatures and similar tasks
• To assist with the maintenance of records, relating to work and workload stats
• To assist in Audits
• To clean shelving where pharmaceuticals are stored, keeping them in a tidy and organised conditio

Managing Self

• Participate in regular supervision
• Attend all mandatory training
• Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal
• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols
• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy
• Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary
• Maintain Trust conduct including appearance at all times

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.