Job overview
Senior Pharmacy Assistant – Aseptic Services
Six‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract or Bank Opportunity
We’re looking for a motivated, detail‑focused Senior Pharmacy Assistant to support the safe preparation and supply of specialist medicines, including chemotherapy and monoclonal antibodies. You’ll work in our cleanrooms and isolators, assembling batches, preparing doses, dispensing medication, and helping maintain a high‑quality cleanroom environment.
If you’re ready to develop specialist skills and make a real impact on patient care, we’d love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
You must be willing to work hard and have a good attention to detail. This is a hands‑on role that suits someone organised, adaptable, and comfortable with practical tasks.
Working for our organisation
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.
Your Next Career Move Made Easier – Accommodation May Be Offered
We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact on 02080 360017
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role involves working within the isolators and cleanrooms, manually manipulating raw materials into bespoke doses for individual patients. Dispensing products to patients. Cleaning the isolators and cleanrooms according to standard operating procedures and monitoring the environment.
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
1. •High attention to detail / good level of accuracy
2. •Ability to prioritise work and manage time effectively
3. •Good communication skills, both verbal and written
4. •Ability to follow set procedures
Desirable criteria
5. •Mentoring/training experience for less experienced staff members
Knowledge
Essential criteria
6. •Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice
7. •Experience of using computers, particularly Microsoft Office and web-based learning•Experience of using computers, particularly Microsoft Office and web-based learning
Desirable criteria
8. •Previous experience with HHFT pharmacy computer systems; CMM, ARIA
Qualifications
Essential criteria
9. GCSE Maths, English and Science Grade C/4 or above
10. Level 2 Pharmacy Service Skills
Desirable criteria
11. Aseptic Experience