Band 7 Senior Aseptic Services Pharmacist
Would you like to support the provision of a quality assurance service for a brand-new state of the art Section 10 Aseptic Services Unit? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for a pharmacist to join us as a Senior Aseptic Services Pharmacist.
This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
Overview
At Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (GWH) we are transforming aseptic service provision into a patient centred, resilient and reactive service to support the national agenda for Aseptic Services Transformation. Two new Section 10 cleanrooms will soon be open to support high cost, short expiry, agile chemotherapy provision and future unmet patient need. This is a unique opportunity to be part of implementing a new aseptic service from the ground up. Progression roles from band 6 to band 7 will be considered for pharmacists with an interest in aseptic services where all criteria are not met.
Main duties of the job
* Act as an Authorised Pharmacist for the day-to-day supervision of the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit (PASU) to ensure all products prepared and released are in compliance with Department Standards, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
* Work with the Accountable pharmacist to ensure, maintain and develop facilities, equipment and work practices to achieve the highest technical standards.
* Work closely with the pharmacy aseptic services technical team and pharmacy cancer team to co-ordinate treatment provision to the Day Therapy Unit, haematology inpatient unit and other medical wards requiring high risk injectable medicines.
Job responsibilities
* Act as an Authorised Pharmacist and supervise day-to-day preparation of products and release for use in accordance with local, regional and national guidelines.
* Ensure PASU operates in accordance with current legislation and guidance including GMP, GCP, GDP, Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services, RPSGB Code of Ethics, Health and Safety, Medicines Act, COSHH and Departmental Procedures.
* Perform final release of products purchased as unlicensed ready-to-administer doses from Specials Manufacturers, and maintain competence in this area.
* Be fully aware of processes used to prepare, dispense and release a wide range of aseptic products (cytotoxics, epidurals, intrathecals, antibiotics, parenteral nutrition, high risk injectables and novel agents).
* Provide specialised and sometimes complex technical advice to service users (prescribers, nursing, pharmacy and patients) on aspects such as diluents, volumes, administration routes, stability and storage.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Member of General Pharmaceutical Council
* Masters Degree in Pharmacy
Desirable
* Post qualification in aseptic services or clinical (e.g. Clinical Diploma)
* Quality risk management training
* Change management training
Experience
* Experience of working in hospital pharmacy
* Clinical Pharmacy: core knowledge of therapeutics and pharmacology
* Demonstrate clinical reasoning, judgement and problem-solving abilities
* Awareness of current NHS agenda
* Ability to identify and prioritise work and manage time to meet deadlines
* Understanding of legislation applicable to hospital pharmacy practice
* Awareness of legislation and standards related to GMP
* Experience of working within pharmacy aseptic services operating under Section 10 exemption of the Medicines Act 1968
About Us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - guide us in delivering joined up services to our local community. We aim to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure check.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered; details on the UK Visas and Immigration site.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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