About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join our Aseptic Pharmacy Team. We provide high quality prepared chemotherapy products to our patients and are looking for a motivated, flexible and forward thinking Senior Pharmacy Assistant.
We do encourage flexible working so would accept applicants that can work a minimum of 22 hrs.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join our friendly team of assistants, technicians and pharmacists.
The post holder will work flexibly to deliver a Pharmacy Service in the Aseptic unit.
Aseptic services
Working in our newly refurbished aseptic suite at the Beacon Production Unit, this is a Pharmacy run production unit with specialist equipment to help prepare individual patient treatments.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good general education to include Science, Maths and English at grades A* to C Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post.
Desirable
Experience in working in Aseptic production. Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support staff- BTEC Level 2: Unit 7- Principles of Safe Preparation and Manufacturing of Medicines and Medicinal Products
Experience Essential
Demonstrated experience of working as part of a busy team..
Desirable
Any knowledge/ experience in aseptic production or working in clean rooms.
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.
Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)