Overview
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.
Responsibilities
* 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
Eligibility and interview
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.
Site information
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.
Equal opportunities
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.
Visa information
For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
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