Senior Pharmacy Assistant
The closing date is 05 June 2026
To undertake a range of routine technical duties in support of Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
These duties may include:
* Assisting within the pharmacy aseptic services suites
* Undertaking reception duties
* Accurately, safely and promptly dispensing professionally checked prescriptions, including participating in the reconstitution and preparation of medicinal products within the pharmacy aseptic services suites
* Using the trust based electronic ordering system to support stock supplies of consumable items for the aseptic unit and department
* Supplying medicines to wards and departments
* Providing a top‑up service as allocated
* Receiving stock from suppliers
* Assisting in the delivery and collection of pharmacy items to and from wards and departments
* Deputising where needed for other band 3 assistants in non‑sterile manufacturing
Job Responsibilities
* Assist in the provision of Pharmacy Aseptic Services under direct supervision, including assembly of ingredients and equipment for product production, preparation of labels and documentation before reconstitution
* Participate in the reconstitution and preparation of medicinal products
* Cleaning of the aseptic suite(s) including sterile and non‑sterile areas according to cleaning procedures
* Provide agreed supportive clerical duties to assist pharmacy technicians and pharmacists within the suites
* Assist in the recording and maintenance of documentation, including photocopying and filing
* Monitor and record activities such as pressure data, storage temperatures and handling agar plates as required within the suites
* Use the trust based electronic ordering system to support stock supplies of consumable items for the aseptic unit and the AH and WRH pharmacy departments as required
* Deputise as needed for the non‑sterile manufacturing band 3 assistant
* Work around the clock to meet set transport and portering times to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of medicines
* Work within enclosed spaces for long periods while in aseptic suites, handle bulk fluid boxes and ward delivery boxes, and manage occasional correspondence with nursing staff and patients’ relatives
* Handle cytotoxic and hazardous drugs safely as defined by COSHH Regulations while dispensing, receiving stock, topping up, and working within the aseptic suite
* Maintain a high level of concentration when preparing aseptic products and entering data on computers
* Use the Pharmacy Computer System, finance systems, MS Office and other software to produce drug usage reports, management reports, plans, rotas, policies and procedures as required
* Participate in the Trusts Skills Development Review process annually and maintain a Personal Development Plan
* Work on some weekends and bank holidays as required
* Maintain patient confidentiality and act in a professional, caring and responsible manner at all times
* Communicate promptly any concerns about accuracy of other staff to the Lead Technician
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy technical services
* Recent experience of working in a hospital environment
* Recent experience of working in a clean room environment
* Recent experience of delivering technical pharmacy services as a pharmacy assistant
* Recent and relevant aseptic compounding experience
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of Health and Safety at Work, including COSHH, GMP and Manual Handling
* Manual dexterity and skilled at manipulating aseptic products
* Good verbal and written communication skills, and ability to organise and prioritise work
* Ability to order medicines to ensure sufficient stock is available while minimising waste
* Proficiency with the Pharmacy Computer System for ordering and labelling medicines, and with Microsoft Office for producing documents in MS Word, Outlook and other software
* Understanding of Safe Systems of Working in pharmacy and knowledge of the Trust Medicines Policy
* Knowledge of quality assurance in pharmacy services within the NHS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Employer
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
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