Pharmacy Assistant, Aseptic Services

The post holder will work alongside pharmacists and technical staff in the pharmacy section 10 production unit at the Denmark Hill site. The post holder will assist in the preparation and dispensing of aseptically produced products in isolators, as well as assisting with the daily monitoring and cleaning of isolators, and the monitoring of the clean room. The post holder will be expected to work to the principles of "Good Manufacturing Practice".

The post holder must be flexible to working at other King's College Hospital trust sites when required to fulfil the service needs of cross-site working.

All work will be carried out according to procedures and standards of professional practice in the Department; however, staff are expected to develop their own safe systems of work to ensure a high professional standard of work conducive to patient safety.

Policy and Process

To tidy, clean and disinfect the cleanrooms and equipment according to procedures as required. This may involve an early start. To assist with the monitoring of the environment in Aseptic services.

To participate in the monitoring and cleaning rota of the isolators following standard operating procedures. To comply with departmental Good manufacturing requirements of dress and hygiene relating to work in aseptic services.

To work at all times within the health and safety guidelines of the department. To follow at all times the standard operating procedures of the department. To undertake media and any other validation to ensure on going validation of aseptic competence. To prepare documentation and labels using the pharmacy computer system.

To undertake transfer disinfection into the aseptic unit and isolators according to procedures.

To sit or stand at isolators for long periods. To check volumes of other staff in the aseptic unit after an appropriate period of training and competence assessment.

To sit or stand at isolators for long periods.

To participate in the out-of-hours, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas in Pharmacy Aseptics.

Operational Performance

To assist and partake in the aseptic preparation of cytotoxic drugs, CIVAS products and PN to the patients of Kings College Hospital according to the Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice, Guidance on Aseptic dispensing for NHS Patients, Health and Safety at Work Act and departmental procedures.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus .

Our values at King's, are that we're a kind, respectful team;

Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work

Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed

Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional

King's is dedicated to embracing the broad diversity of our staff, patients and communities and stand firmly against all forms of prejudice and discrimination. This includes, but is not limited to, racism, ableism, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, sexism, ageism, religious discrimination, and any other prejudiced behaviour that undermines the rights, wellbeing and identity of our staff, and patients.

General

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.

At King's we are a kind, respectful team:

Kind . We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work

Respectful . We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed

Team . We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At King's, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed.

• To undertake any other relevant duties, as may be required by the Associate Chief Pharmacist – Aseptic Services.