Specialist Pharmacist Aseptic Services

Specialist Pharmacist Aseptic Services - Welcome Payment Included £5,000 Welcome Payment Available (£2,500 upon joining the Trust and £2,500 at 25 months of service) Are you ready to expand your technical expertise while strengthening your clinical and leadership skills in a busy acute hospital environment? Join our friendly and supportive Aseptic Services team at Salisbury, where your development truly matters. At Salisbury, we are committed to investing in our people as much as our services. While some experience in Aseptic Services is required, we offer a comprehensive training package— including both in‑house development and externally accredited programmes—to help you thrive. You will be supported by a highly experienced team of technical and clinical pharmacy professionals, giving you every opportunity to grow your confidence, deepen your knowledge, and progress to Band 8a. You will also have the chance to enhance your specialist expertise further through the Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA) postgraduate course. A relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available (subject to terms and conditions). If you're enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to advance your career within a dynamic aseptic service, we'd love to welcome you to our team. For a taste of what it is like to work within our team at Salisbury please visit https://youtu.be/cV9rjQwR1j0 Responsibilities and Duties Lead Daily Operations: Take charge of the day-to-day delivery of our aseptic dispensing service, ensuring efficient and safe use of resources, establishing capacity, and timely preparation of clinically appropriate medications. Optimize Aseptic Services: Play a key role in organizing and managing aseptic services to guarantee that products meet their intended use, resources are utilized effectively, and products are delivered promptly. Ensure Compliance: Collaborate with the Aseptic Services Accountable Pharmacist to provide professional expertise and ensure our services comply with Section 10 Exemption and National Standards (QAAPs), maintaining a safe aseptic environment. Train and Develop Staff: Implement and oversee training programs in aseptic preparation, ensuring that all staff members are fully equipped to perform their duties safely, consistently, and efficiently. Drive Innovation and Improvement: Lead project and development work within the aseptic dispensing service, fostering continuous improvement and adherence to high standards. Advance and Lead: Upon achieving key objectives and advancing to Band 8a, take on the responsibility of line-managing an assigned Band 6 Pharmacist, guiding them towards excellence. Essential Qualifications Vocational Pharmacy Master’s Degree (4 years) + 1 year pre-registration training. Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy at diploma level or similar. MSc Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA) for Band 8a or equivalent academic achievements or experience. Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacist. Demonstrates ongoing CPD relevant to the role. Knowledge of Aseptic Services (SACTs/CIVAs/PN services) and related pharmacological therapies for Band 8. Desirable Qualifications Knowledge of SACTs/CIVAs/PN services and related pharmacological therapies. PTQA. Proven record of recognising opportunities to develop or improve a service area. Disclosure & 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Job Details Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Salary: £47,810 to £62,682 a year + Long term RRP of £2k per year + Relocation Allowance Band: Band 7 Date posted: 03 December 2025 Reference number: 269-SFT9342-A Location: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ About the Employer Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience. We are an acute Trust, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, offering regional and super-regional specialist services. We support flexible working, provide NHS discounts, 35 days paid holiday, a generous pension scheme, and on‑site benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr