# Senior Assistant Pharmacy Officer - Aseptics > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-assistant-pharmacy-officer-aseptics/2144e983-feea-4870-be7f-81185572b7ac - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-assistant-pharmacy-officer-aseptics/2144e983-feea-4870-be7f-81185572b7ac.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Calderdale Royal Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Officer (discipline unspecified) - **Salary:** £25760.00 to £27476.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent: 37.5 hours - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (up to 35 hours per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-08T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-02T11:58:33.195Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8339581 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8339581?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cht.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Prior work experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy environment - Calm and professional manner under pressure - To have the desire to work in a service that contributes to patient care - Team worker - Oral and written communication skills - Enthusiastic and self-motivated - Organised, tidy and methodical - Able to pay meticulous attention to detail - Able to understand and follow written procedures - Meticulous attention to detail **Desirable** - Have an awareness of all Trust policies and procedures - Customer service techniques ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills and BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) or equivalent Pharmacy Assistant course approved by the GPhC - GCSE English, Mathematics and Science Grade C or above (or equivalent) - Computer literate ### COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES) **Essential** - Must be eligible to work in the UK. - Able to fulfill the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health - Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust ## Documents - [job description appendix a (pdf, 259.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2182) - [senior assistant technical officer - aseptics (pdf, 464.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10663570) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.