Senior Aseptic Services Assistant
The Pharmacy Aseptic Service at Great Western Hospital is expanding with the build of a new onsite aseptic unit for the preparation of injectable medicines such as chemotherapy and we’re looking to grow our team.
Job Summary
The Pharmacy Aseptic Service is expanding with the build of a new onsite aseptic unit for the preparation of injectable medicines such as chemotherapy. The position is for a full‑time Band 3 Senior Aseptic Services Assistant, supporting the Specialist Aseptic Services Technician’s amongst a team of Assistants, Senior Technicians and Pharmacists who deliver safe, effective, and high‑quality injectable medicines to patients at GWH. The successful candidate will be involved in ordering, handling and dispensing of bought‑in medicines such as chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies and parenteral nutrition and will also participate in hands‑on making of injectable medicines within the newly built clean‑room facility.
Visa & Sponsorship
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa. We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.
Main Duties
- Support the Aseptic Services Team in the effective, day‑to‑day running of the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit (PASU).
- Handle, receipting, dispensing, aseptic preparation, drug accountability, storage and disposal.
- Follow department SOP ensuring all activities comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
Job Responsibilities
We are looking for a team worker with good interpersonal skills, able to work within a clean‑room controlled environment with good literacy, numerical and computer skills. The ideal candidate may also have previous training and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice, although training and competency assessment in aseptic skills will be provided.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English grade C or above.
- Knowledge of procedures for Aseptic Services (on‑the‑job training, experience to NVQ3 or equivalent).
Desirable
- Previous training in the preparation of aseptic/sterile products (preferably pharmaceutical products) and good understanding of GMP.
Experience
Essential
- Working within a team.
- Managing own workload to meet the needs of a service.
Desirable
- Previous hospital pharmacy experience.
- Previous aseptic preparation experience.
- Previous cleanroom environment experience.
- Stock control and rotation.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
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