Senior Pharmacy Assistant (SATO) - Aseptic Services

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Job overview

HHFT pharmacy aseptic services have an exciting new opportunity within the aseptic team.

We are looking to recruit a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to expand our team within our busy but friendly aseptic services unit based within the pharmacy department. The aseptic services unit provides chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition to the patients of Hampshire Hospitals.

The role involves cleaning and monitoring within the pharmacy cleanrooms, completion of batch worksheets and labels, assembly of raw materials, aseptic preparation of chemotherapy and monoclonal antibody products within pharmaceutical isolators, according to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and dispensing of ready-to-administer specials products.

A level of fitness is required as the role does require some physical activity and manual handling.

What we are looking for:

An enthusiastic, self-motivated, and organised person preferably with experience of working within a hospital aseptic unit and/or experience of GMP. The candidate will need to have a Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills/Pharmacy Manufacturing.

What we Offer:

Supportive and friendly teams, both within the aseptic team and the wider pharmacy department.

Opportunities for training and development.

Main duties of the job

To carry out and/or ensure that the daily recording of the isolator and clean room pressure readings are undertaken reporting any problems immediately to senior aseptic staff.

To clean the isolator, clean rooms, and preparation areas according to departmental standard operating procedures (SOP's).

Maintain stock levels of equipment and materials within the clean rooms and isolator.

Setting up and assembly of materials for aseptic preparations (including calculations) using the in-house batch code system and paperwork. Ensuring that product accountability and reconciliation is always adhered to by accurate completion of batch worksheets and other necessary documentation.

Performing aseptic manipulations within the isolators, to produce a variety of products.

Complying with departmental health and safety procedures at all times, including spillage procedures and dealing with hazardous chemicals. Maintaining safe systems of work within the section to ensure compliance with Infection Control, the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH and NHS guidance.

To carry out general housekeeping duties across the department, unpacking goods, putting them away in the correct location, checking expiry dates, reporting discrepancies, and keeping the environment clean and tidy.

Working for our organisation

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

If you are interested in this position, would like some more information or to come for a visit, please contact:

Shantelle Kempster/Jo Hodgson on 01256 313343.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• GCSE Maths, English and Science (Grade C/4 or above)
• Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills/Pharmacy Manufacturing

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Experience of using computers particularly Microsoft Office and web based learning

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience with HHFT pharmacy computer systems; WellSky, ARIA
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice
• Previous experience working in an aseptic environment

Skills & Abilty

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to prioritise work and manage time effectively
• High attention to detail / good level of accuracy
• Ability to follow set procedures

Our commitment to you:

We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

The paperwork:

• HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first - as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
• All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
• In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
• This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• SATO BAND 3 JD (PDF, 515.0KB)
• HHFT Employee Rewards & Benefits (PDF, 723.8KB)