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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Pharmacy Assistant, Aseptic Services

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Job summary

Always wanted to start a career within Pharmacy but didn't know where to start? Seeking a change and new opportunities? Look no further! We are recruiting Pharmacy Assistants within Aseptics to join the Imperial College NHS Trust.

Join one of London's leading Trusts and be part of a progressive and dynamic environment where you can build a rewarding career in pharmacy. You will have the opportunity to make an impact on cancer treatments within the local community.

Be a part of a close-knit team providing Chemotherapy and other aseptic products to support patients across North West London and beyond. Support clinical trials and assist with making cutting edge developments in treatments for the future, all whilst working to our high standards.

As a Pharmacy Assistant within Aseptics, you will have the chance to participate in the cleaning and preparation of the Aseptic Unit and its equipment and supplies ready for the compounding of sterile products in accordance with the principals of Good Manufacturing Practice. All whilst gaining valuable experience and expanding your pharmaceutical knowledge in cancer medicines and clinical trials.

We will promise to support you by offering a comprehensive induction programme and further opportunities to develop your career in the aseptic team.

Experience diverse rotations, exceptional career growth, and a supportive environment. Apply now and let your passion for pharmacy shine!

Main duties of the job

  • To assist in the provision of a high quality aseptic pharmaceutical dispensing service to all users of the service
  • The unsupervised compounding of aseptic products such as cytotoxic chemotherapySpecial delivery systems and clinical trials
  • To work closely with the Quality Assurance Unit to ensure compliance with GMP and maintain standards
  • oTo undertake day to day housekeeping tasks and other basic duties

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Details

Date posted

11 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-757

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • Good secondary education GCSEs, Math, English, Science Grades A-C
  • Literate and Numerate

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a pharmacy or lab setting.
  • Good ability to use computer systems including excel and word

Desirable

  • Experience of handling IV cytotoxics
  • Aseptic Compounding Experience
Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • Good secondary education GCSEs, Math, English, Science Grades A-C
  • Literate and Numerate

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a pharmacy or lab setting.
  • Good ability to use computer systems including excel and word

Desirable

  • Experience of handling IV cytotoxics
  • Aseptic Compounding Experience

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Pharmacist

Allison Oliver

alison.oliver1@nhs.net

02033117399

Details

Date posted

11 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-757

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


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