Job overview

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

CHELTENHAM GENERAL HOSPITAL

PHARMACY ASEPTIC  SERVICES DEPARTMENT

PHARMACY ASSISTANT BAND 2

FULL TIME PERMANENT POST 

37.5 hours per week                                                                                                   

An exciting opportunity to join our busy but friendly Aseptic  Services Department has arisen at Cheltenham General Hospital. As part of the 3 Counties Cancer Network (3 CCN), our aseptic services unit prepares chemotherapy for patients from Gloucestershire and  surrounding areas. We also dispense Parental Nutrition bags . We require an enthusiastic  pharmacy assistant to join our growing production team.

Duties

Duties include generating worksheets, labels and assembling raw materials for chemotherapy drugs, labelling of aseptic pharmaceutical products. Working in the cleanrooms assisting the production of aseptically made chemotherapy syringes and infusions  . Regular cleaning within the unit and cleanrooms , including the isolators . Comply with Good Manufacturing Practise (GMP)  and follow departmental standard operating procedures at all times. 

Suitable candidates may be further trained in compounding if deemed suitable and progress to Band 3

The post holder will be required to obtain relevant units of a Buttercups Pharmacy qualification (Nationally recognised) in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

For further information please contact Natalie Knowles or Ally Baldwin on 0300 422 3032/  3033

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job are: 

To accurately follow the departments standard operating procedures and comply with Good Manufacturing Practise  

 To receive chemotherapy prescriptions, generate worksheets and labels , assemble raw materials for all aseptically prepared products.

To support technicians and compounding pharmacy assistants to compound, using aseptic technique , cytotoxic intravenous infusions and  syringes .

To perform volume checks on syringes once suitable training has been provided .

To view , label and package completed products.

To perform regular cleaning within the unit  ,including isolators  

To complete in-house competency training .

Participate in regular stock checks and audits

To include weekend working when/if required 

The proposed interview date is: 29th April 

Working for our organisation

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
 

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.