Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Aseptic Services Assistant
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Job Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to join our growing team of Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians. The post holders will be involved in a broad range of activities in the Aseptic Services Unit of the Pharmacy, which will be the primary base.
We are looking for individuals who thrive working in a fast-paced environment, are flexible and have a positive attitude; with an enthusiasm to develop their skills and support an ever-evolving team.
If you can work as part of a team but also demonstrate working on your own initiative in a professional and timely manner, and display the Trust values, we want to hear from you.
Main Duties of the Job
- Assist in the delivery of a safe, effective and efficient aseptic dispensing service in accordance with the SOP’s of the unit. Working under the direction of the senior technical staff.
- Comply with all requirements for environmental monitoring in the aseptic unit, including sessional monitoring, daily monitoring, weekly monitoring and less frequent monitoring as outlined in aseptic unit procedures.
- Carry out the essential regular quality assurance program according to SOP’s and complete accurately any required paperwork.
- Complete daily and sessional records of room air pressures, room temperatures and fridge temperatures. Alerting senior members of the aseptic services team of any measurements which are outside accepted limits.
- Undertake regular cleaning of the aseptics unit according to SOP’s. This involves daily, weekly and monthly intensive specialist cleaning.
- Assemble ingredients for items to be made according to the worksheet and SOP’s, noting down accurately batch numbers and expiry dates, checking for any particles, discolouration or breakages.
- Assist with the operation of specialist equipment involved in the aseptic services unit.
- Assist with the completion of all required documentation.
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Working for Our Organisation
At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
- We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
- A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
- We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
- We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Good general standard of education demonstrating numeracy and literacy
- Willing to complete a comprehensive training and competency programme.
- Willing to complete Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services.
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Desirable criteria
- Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
Knowledge and Experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working in a pharmacy
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment
Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
Applicant Requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application Numbers
This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.
Documents to Download
- Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 514.4KB)
- Join the RUH (PDF, 1.3MB)
Further Details / Informal Visits Contact
Name: Samantha Ottaway
Job title: Lead Aseptic Services Technician
Email address: samantha.ottaway@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01225 824130
Additional information
For further information, or to arrange a visit, please contact Samantha Ottaway on 01225 824130 or alternatively email samantha.ottaway@nhs.net.
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