Job summary
The post holder will work as part of a team responsible for
the provision of aseptic services to the CDDFT chemotherapy day wards at Bishop
Auckland, Darlington, University Hospital of North Durham and Shotley Bridge
sites
To participate in the provision of a safe, effective and efficient Aseptic
Service in compliance with national guidelines.
Following the relevant training the post holder will be
required to:
prepare
cytotoxic chemotherapy, and other aseptic products for both inpatients and
outpatients
process
associated documentation
provide
technical support to maintain the smooth running of the service
maintain
the clean-room environment, through cleaning and monitoring to minimise the
risk of microbiological contamination of products
assist in
training and supervision of pre-registration pharmacy technicians,
pre-registration pharmacists.
The post holder will also be required to:
provide
distribution services to the haematology/oncology ward
dispense
oral cytotoxic chemotherapy and supportive care medication
dispense
and maintain supplies of pre-prepared bought in chemotherapy products
Main duties of the job
To participate in the provision of a safe, effective and
efficient Aseptic Service in compliance with national guidelines.
Following the relevant training the post holder will be
required to:
prepare
cytotoxic chemotherapy, and other aseptic products for both inpatients and
outpatients
process
associated documentation
provide
technical support to maintain the smooth running of the service
maintain
the clean-room environment, through cleaning and monitoring to minimise the
risk of microbiological contamination of products
assist in
training and supervision of pre-registration pharmacy technicians,
pre-registration pharmacists.
The post holder will also be required to:
provide
distribution services to the haematology/oncology ward
dispense
oral cytotoxic chemotherapy and supportive care medication
dispense
and maintain supplies of pre-prepared bought in chemotherapy products
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years
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sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Interpret
the requirements of IV and oral chemotherapy prescriptions to accurately
produce worksheets and manage safe workload
Use own
judgement and analytical skills to highlight to senior staff potential
discrepancies on prescriptions
Interpret
worksheets and batch documentation to collate raw materials and disposables
required for preparation process
Carry out
the preparation process accurately, following worksheet documentation.
Identify
discrepancies and situations outside of SOPs and take appropriate action
Resolve
problems during preparation, including isolator failure
Attach
labels to the correct prepared product following labelling guidelines
Identify
potential problems when carrying out environmental monitoring and report them
appropriately
Monitor
and record ambient and cold storage temperatures within designated areas,
ensuring any deviations from specified limits are reported immediately
Monitor
and record room differential pressures within the designated areas, ensuring
any deviations from specified limits are reported immediately
Perform
Self-check of own work
Ensure
adequate supplies of drugs and consumables and resolve any stock problems
Deal with
spillage of cytotoxic medicine
Review
stock levels of drugs in conjunction with ward manager and other pharmacy staff
Co-ordinate
and supervise pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians and pre-registration
Pharmacists
Judgement
is required by the post holder to recognise when intervention is required, by a
pharmacist or lead technician.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Interpret
the requirements of IV and oral chemotherapy prescriptions to accurately
produce worksheets and manage safe workload
Use own
judgement and analytical skills to highlight to senior staff potential
discrepancies on prescriptions
Interpret
worksheets and batch documentation to collate raw materials and disposables
required for preparation process
Carry out
the preparation process accurately, following worksheet documentation.
Identify
discrepancies and situations outside of SOPs and take appropriate action
Resolve
problems during preparation, including isolator failure
Attach
labels to the correct prepared product following labelling guidelines
Identify
potential problems when carrying out environmental monitoring and report them
appropriately
Monitor
and record ambient and cold storage temperatures within designated areas,
ensuring any deviations from specified limits are reported immediately
Monitor
and record room differential pressures within the designated areas, ensuring
any deviations from specified limits are reported immediately
Perform
Self-check of own work
Ensure
adequate supplies of drugs and consumables and resolve any stock problems
Deal with
spillage of cytotoxic medicine
Review
stock levels of drugs in conjunction with ward manager and other pharmacy staff
Co-ordinate
and supervise pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians and pre-registration
Pharmacists
Judgement
is required by the post holder to recognise when intervention is required, by a
pharmacist or lead technician.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clean room environment Dispensing experience
- Working knowledge of live pharmacy stock control systems Demonstrate experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice Good computer and keyboard skills
- Organised, methodical and accurate approach to tasks and able to demonstrate this approach in a busy environment Excellent skills for dealing with people
- Good oral and written communication skills Evidence of personal development Commitment to CPD Understanding of Stock control
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing change
- Previous supervisory experience
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade C and above) (or equivalent) NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent experience) Have obtained or be willing to commence the training units in Aseptic Preparation of the NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services within 6 months of employment Qualification in Supervisory Management or willing to commence within 1 year of employment
- Evidence of on-going Competency and Training in a Cleanroom environment.
Desirable
- Medicines management experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clean room environment Dispensing experience
- Working knowledge of live pharmacy stock control systems Demonstrate experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice Good computer and keyboard skills
- Organised, methodical and accurate approach to tasks and able to demonstrate this approach in a busy environment Excellent skills for dealing with people
- Good oral and written communication skills Evidence of personal development Commitment to CPD Understanding of Stock control
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing change
- Previous supervisory experience
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade C and above) (or equivalent) NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent experience) Have obtained or be willing to commence the training units in Aseptic Preparation of the NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services within 6 months of employment Qualification in Supervisory Management or willing to commence within 1 year of employment
- Evidence of on-going Competency and Training in a Cleanroom environment.
Desirable
- Medicines management 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.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
