Pharmacy Assistant

3 months ago


Brighton, United Kingdom 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We require Pharmacy Assistants to work in our busy unlicensed aseptic unit, providing chemotherapy dispensing services to the Sussex Cancer Centre, Oncology and Haematology ward patients, the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Clinical Investigation and Research Unit and other patients within the Trust.

**Duties within the aseptic unit include**:
Cytotoxic and monoclonal drug reconstitution

Worksheet and label preparation

Assembly of drugs and consumables

Environmental monitoring

You will also take part in Aseptic-based activities on a weekend, as required.

Previous experience within a pharmacy or an aseptic unit and NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services is desirable but not essential.

Progression to band 3 - NVQ level 2 and some experience at the BSUH Aseptic unit is essential.

Previous Applicants need not apply.

To provide assistance in the provision of pharmacy aseptic services at RSCH for patients within the Trust including: preparation of cytotoxic products, worksheet and label preparation and monitoring of the environment.

The job holder will need to be able to work on their own and with other members of the Pharmacy Aseptic Services team. Aseptic duties are to be carried out in line with the aseptic unit standard operating procedures (SOPs). Work within the pharmacy dispensary will be to the standards specified in the following: Pharmacy dispensing and labelling standards, Pharmacy departmental standard operating procedures, ensuring compliance with Responsible Pharmacist legislation.

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At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

**Improving lives**: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

**Build a career with us**: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Ensure that aseptic duties are carried out according to national standards and the following texts governing aseptic practice: Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors, Aseptic Dispensing for NHS Patients (Farwell), Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services, Isolators for Pharmaceutical Applications and departmental SOPs.

Clean the aseptic unit and isolators according to SOPs.

Prepare worksheets, accurately calculate doses and volumes required for the product and accurately enter the data required.

Prepare labels using the pharmacy aseptic labelling system from a prepared worksheet ensuring accurate data entry.

Prepare labels and issue purchased items using pharmacy computer system (JAC) from a prescription, ensuring accurate data entry.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.



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