Job summary
Working closely with the Aseptics Services manager and Accountable Pharmacist for Aseptic services, you will be supporting the implementation, monitoring and review of the quality management system in ensuring the safe and timely provision of chemotherapy.
Main duties of the job
To support the development, delivery and evaluation of the Aseptics and Cancer Pharmacy Service to ensure that the highest standards of service are continuously delivered to patients and stakeholders
o To act as one of the Authorised Pharmacists to final release aseptically prepared chemotherapy products for patient use - products prepared in the onsite aseptic unit, and outsourced products
o To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist Aseptics Services as required
o To assist in management of the Pharmacy Quality Management System (PQS) in Aseptics Services by completing Complaints, Deviations, Change Controls, updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)and GMP audits
o As part of the Aseptics service team, supporting to develop, deliver and evaluate the Trust's cancer services in line with the NHS Long Term Strategy for Cancer.
o To team-manage staff to ensure the effective operation of the services provided.
o To participate in any 7-day shift pattern as required by the service which may include weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Tackling Climate Change:Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, searchHHFT Climate Actionor contactclimateaction@hhft.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the development, delivery and evaluation of the Aseptics and Cancer Pharmacy Serviceto ensure that the highest standards of service are continuously delivered to patients andstakeholders To act as one of the Authorised Pharmacists to final release aseptically prepared chemotherapyproducts for patient use products prepared in the onsite aseptic unit, and outsourced products To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist Aseptics Services as required To assist in management of the Pharmacy Quality Management System (PQS) in Aseptics Services bycompleting Complaints, Deviations, Change Controls, updating Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs)and GMP audits As part of the Aseptics service team, supporting to develop, deliver and evaluate the Trusts cancerservices in line with the NHS Long Term Strategy for Cancer. To team-manage staff to ensure the effective operation of the services provided. To participate in any 7-day shift pattern as required by the service which may include weekend andBank Holiday rotas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the development, delivery and evaluation of the Aseptics and Cancer Pharmacy Serviceto ensure that the highest standards of service are continuously delivered to patients andstakeholders To act as one of the Authorised Pharmacists to final release aseptically prepared chemotherapyproducts for patient use products prepared in the onsite aseptic unit, and outsourced products To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist Aseptics Services as required To assist in management of the Pharmacy Quality Management System (PQS) in Aseptics Services bycompleting Complaints, Deviations, Change Controls, updating Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs)and GMP audits As part of the Aseptics service team, supporting to develop, deliver and evaluate the Trusts cancerservices in line with the NHS Long Term Strategy for Cancer. To team-manage staff to ensure the effective operation of the services provided. To participate in any 7-day shift pattern as required by the service which may include weekend andBank Holiday rotas.
Person Specification
Meeting essential criteria
Essential
- Meeting criteria
- Registration with GPhC
Desirable
- Completion of post graduate qualification in clinical or technical services
Experience of working in aseptics
Essential
- From interview or application form
Completion of certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Essential
Person Specification
Meeting essential criteria
Essential
- Meeting criteria
- Registration with GPhC
Desirable
- Completion of post graduate qualification in clinical or technical services
Experience of working in aseptics
Essential
- From interview or application form
Completion of certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Essential
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
