Senior Pharmacy ATO Aseptics

Job responsibilities

Aseptic Unit duties

Assist in the delivery of safe, effective and efficient aseptic dispensing service in accordance with SOPs of the unit working under the direction of the senior technical staff

Comply with all requirements for environmental monitoring in the pharmacy aseptic unit including sessional monitoring, daily monitoring, weekly monitoring and less frequent monitoring as outlined in the pharmacy aseptic unit SOPs

Participation in the examination of environmental monitoring media and recording of results. Reporting any alert/action levels to Senior technicians.

Arrange for test sample to be sent promptly to the appropriate microbiology laboratories when necessary

Carry out the regular quality assurance programme according to SOPs and complete accurately any required paperwork

Complete manual leak tests when required on isolators

Undertake regular cleaning of the pharmacy aseptic unit according to SOPs including daily, weekly and monthly intensive specialist cleaning

Assemble ingredients for items to be made according to the worksheet and SOPs noting down accurately batch number and expiry dates, checking for any particles, discolouration or breakages

Assist with operation of specialist equipment involved in the pharmacy aseptic unit

Assist with the completion of all required documentation

Undertake training to participate in assisting the safe aseptic preparation

Dispensing of prefilled products

The following tasks will become part of the main duties once a required level of competence has been achieved;

Generating worksheets and labels according to SOPs and prescriptions

Assisting in the preparation of aseptically dispensed items including chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies and CIVAS items

Preparation of aseptically dispensed items including chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies and CIVAS items

Carry out Pre- and In Process Checks (PIPC) on assembled items and accuracy checks during the preparation of products

Delivering released products to clinical areas

Assist in the laundry management of clean room items

Liaise with senior technicians with regard to ordering of consumable items used in the pharmacy aseptic unit

Stock control duties including receiving, unpacking, checking and storing of delivered items, ensuring stock rotation and expiry date checks

Assist in the maintenance of adequate levels of drugs and equipment by informing senior technicians when stock levels are low

Maintain an adequate supply of worksheets and other record sheets photocopying more as required

To carry out accurate entry of data into the Pharmacy computer system.

To maintain the Controlled Drug register and to carry out regular stock level checks of Controlled Drugs in line with legal responsibilities as appropriate.

General duties

Undertake general housekeeping duties to main a clean, tidy and safe working environment

Assist with the filing and safe storage of all documentation

Dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste appropriately according to SOPs and trust procedures

Participate in regular stock dates

Assist with ward top ups as required

Assist in workplace audits

Foster and maintain good relationships with pharmacy, medical and nursing staff through effective communication

Deal with all service users as quickly and efficiently as possible while being sensitive to their various problems and the needs of patients, staff and other visitors. Answer telephones promptly and courteously

Maintain own skills and undertake continuous professional development consistent with grade and developments within the profession of pharmacy

Work in accordance with the pharmacy department and trust SOPs

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times as per trust procedures

To ensure the security of the Pharmacy department, drug stores and out-lying pharmacies at all times during working hours and at the end of the working day by maintaining responsibility for keys and swipe access cards and by the setting of alarms as necessary.

Attend aseptic unit departmental meetings

Participate in weekday early start/late night weekend and bank holiday rotas

Work in accordance with the goals and values of the trust

Education and training

Undertake the pharmacy aseptics unit training programme

Undertake any private study when necessary

Assist with the training and support of other staff when required

Undertake and attain Buttercups level 2 Pharmacy manufacturing course or equivalent

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to secondary school standard
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English at grade C or above
• Level 2 in pharmacy services or pharmacy manufacturing course or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Able to successfully complete the required comprehensive training and competency programme within an agreed timescale (approximately 12 weeks) followed by Pre and In- process checking training (PIP-C) to a higher practice standard.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the public

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a laboratory
• Previous hospital experience.

Skills

Essential

• Basic Keyboard skills
• Good numerical skills
• Has knowledge of record keeping
• Participation in the training of others
• Used to working in a team
• High levels of accuracy when record keeping
• Ability to concentrate whilst dealing with background distractions such as the telephone or intercom

Desirable

• Able to cope with pharmaceutical names
• Knowledge of hospital environment
• Knowledge of pharmacy environment
• Stores and stock keeping knowledge

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic
• Motivated
• Reliable
• Team worker
• Professional level of personal presentation
• Flexible
• Able to use initiative
• Able to deal with angry/upset staff
• Able to create a rapport
• Knows and respects their limits of discretion (i.e., when to hand over)
• Works to protocols, procedures and SOPs
• Good verbal communication - face to face and telephone
• Good written communication
• Able to keep accurate records

Other

Essential

• Able to participate in late duties and Saturday/Sunday/Bank holiday working Some flexibility in working hours Physically fit and able to stand/sit for long periods Able to use a VDU Capable of occasional moderate lifting (<13kg) Manual dexterity as required to prepare sterile products Able to participate in essential cleaning procedure which can be strenuous Able to work with cleaning agents and disinfectants Able to work with cytotoxic drugs Able to work in an Aseptic environment

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).