About this role
Job summary
The Pharmacy Assistant Aseptic Services plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the Aseptic Services Unit. Working as part of the aseptic team, the post holder contributes to the provision of a safe, efficient and patient-focused service through the completion of cleaning, stock management, environmental monitoring, stock management and cleanroom support activities.
Key Responsibilities
Perform routine and scheduled cleaning of cleanrooms, isolators, equipment and support areas in accordance with departmental procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
Assemble, disinfect and transfer ingredients, consumables and equipment into the aseptic unit following approved procedures.
Assist with environmental monitoring activities and completion of associated documentation.
Support stock management activities, including receipt, storage, stock rotation, expiry checking and replenishment of medicines and consumables.
Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with departmental procedures.
Work within departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), GMP requirements and Trust policies at all times.
Work collaboratively with members of the aseptic team to support the safe and efficient operation of the service.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the aseptic team to provide an effective, patient focussed aseptic service.
Perform routine and scheduled cleaning of all areas of the aseptic production unit, including equipment, isolators and cleanroom surfaces, in accordance with GMP and departmental SOPs.
Support the aseptic service through cleaning, stock management, assembly of materials, environmental monitoring activities and maintenance of documentation in accordance with departmental procedures.
Assemble, disinfect and transfer ingredients, consumables and equipment through the aseptic unit following defined cleanroom procedures.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organizations.
Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behavior change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of current legislations and
- regulations, e.g. COSHH and Health and Safety at Work Act
- Awareness of stock rotation and stock management principles.
- Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation
Desirable
- Demonstrates practical knowledge of Quality systems
- Knowledge of Safe and Secure
- Handling of Medicines requirements.
- Awareness of GMP principles
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths/ English and Science grade C or above or 4 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Experience of working within a healthcare environment.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of working in a busy environment
Desirable
- Pharmacy experience in either a hospital or community setting
- Relevant experience of working in technical services or an Industry GMP related environment
- Experience working in pharmaceutical or healthcare environmen
- Experience in Stock control
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal 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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton on tees
TS198PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)