Employer Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal United Hospital Bath Town Bath Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2025 23:59
Aseptic Services Operator
Band 3
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to join our growing team of Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians. The post holders will be involved in a broad range of activities in the Aseptic Services Unit of the Pharmacy, which will be the primary base.
The purpose of this role is:
* To participate in the aseptic dispensing of chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, parenteral nutrition and radiopharmaceuticals.
* Assemble ingredients for items to be made according to the worksheet and SOP’s, noting down accurately batch numbers and expiry dates, checking for any particles, discolouration or breakages.
* Generating worksheets and labels according to SOP’s and prescriptions
* Carry out Pre and In – Process Checks (PIPC) on assembled items and accuracy checks during the preparation of products (having undergone appropriate training and achieved the required level of competence – PIPC course).
* Participate in the examination of environmental monitoring media and recording of results
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification for more detailed information regarding this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Good general standard of education demonstrating Maths, English and Science
* Willing and able to complete a comprehensive training programme within agreed timescale
* Willing and able to undertake Buttercups level 2 course
* Willing and able to undertake Pre and In Process Checking accreditation
* Previous training in aseptic services
* Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services
* Pre and In Process Checking accreditation
Knowledge and Experience
* Previous hospital or healthcare experience
* Previous experience of working in a laboratory
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.
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