Senior Pharmacy Assistant, Technical Services

Job overview

Band 3 Pharmacy Assistant – Aseptic/ Technical Services

We are looking for reliable, conscientious and practical pharmacy assistants to join our friendly and enthusiastic team in the Aseptic Services unit at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor.

You will be required to demonstrate an enthusiasm for learning and development and to have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in pharmacy technical services (aseptic production).

Due to the critical nature of our work you will have to meet the highest standards of discipline, personal hygiene and attention to detail. You will be required to work at all times within the health and safety guidelines of the department, to follow standard operating procedures and comply with Good Manufacturing (GMP) Standards.

Successful candidates will benefit from undertaking a Level 2 NVQ qualification in Pharmacy Services and can progress further onto the Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) Level 3 course if aptitude and enthusiasm for the role is demonstrated.

Main duties of the job

• Assembly of aseptic products in preparation for aseptic dispensing (chemotherapy and intravenous medicines)
• Decontamination and transfer of medication and associated consumables into the clean rooms
• To perform in-process volume checks as required
• To aseptically dispense sterile cytotoxic products and other sterile injectables
• To carry out environmental and physical monitoring of the aseptic unit
• Delivery of medication to wards
• Replenishment and maintenance of accurate stock levels of medicines and consumables
• Supply of internal orders using the pharmacy dispensing system
• Receipt and return of clean room clothing
• Answering telephone and dealing with simple queries
• Cleaning and decontamination of isolators and associated clean rooms

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.