Pharmacy Support Worker
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Job summary
DO YOU WANT A VARIED JOB, WITH CONTINUOUS LEARNING, HELPING PATIENTS FROM BEHIND THE SCENE AND WORKING WITH GREAT TEAM AND IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT?
DO YOU LIKE THE IDEA OF A TECHNICAL ROLE WORKING IN MEDICINE AND CAN FOLLOW PROCEDURES?
If so perhaps a role in Pharmacy Aseptic Services is for you?
Aseptic Services is an exciting part of the Pharmacy Department where we provide a range of medicines which are prepared in a clean room environment following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is looking for a challenge. Although we are not patient facing, the work we do and the products we prepare are critical to the patients we supply them to in the hospital.
After completing the comprehensive training programme, you will work closely with your team mates in a clean room environment.
No experience is necessaryas full training is provided.
Main duties of the job
To assemble items for aseptic dispensing.
To label and bag aseptic products for distribution to wards and clinics.
To respond appropriately to urgent requests from wards / units.
To dispense drugs for in-patients and out-patients including cytotoxic chemotherapy.
To store aseptic drugs correctly and safely.
To participate in daily, weekly and monthly cleaning processes.
To monitor and maintain records of room, isolator and refrigerator conditions.
To undertake six-monthly validation tests within the aseptic unit
To work cost effectively with expensive drugs.
To assist in the maintenance of reliable records and documentation
About us
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
(Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a sponsorship before submitting your application.)
Details
Date posted
17 December 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
15 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-LTUCC-1740C
Job locations
Harrogate District NHS Trust
Lancaster Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District NHS Trust
Lancaster Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
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