Job overview
Aseptic and QA Pharmacist Band 7 or (Band 6 to 7 Progression)
Sutton Based (Expected to cover cross site if needed)
A unique opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, dynamic pharmacist to join the pharmacy aseptic team at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an incredible opportunity to be joining the team due to various exciting upcoming projects.
1) A business case of building a new state-of-the-art Aseptic Suite has been approved recently. Works on the build have commenced and as a QA professional there will be lots of opportunities involving in its validation and set up.
2) The trust has implemented EPIC systems which can go paperless in terms of production. i.e. no paper worksheets, using validated computer/portable screen devices in the clean rooms and isolators.
3) Implementation of a new mini microbiology lab/ team to carry out in house QC testing.
It has two hospitals: one in Chelsea, London and the other in Sutton, Surrey. The Royal Marsden, in association with its partner, The Institute of Cancer Research, has an unrivalled worldwide reputation for patient care, research and education.
Main duties of the job
To join the Aseptic/QA services team at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust liaising closely with other pharmacy team members and Hospital staff.
1.1. The post holder will assist and work closely with the objectives of the senior managers across aseptic services.
1.3. To support the safe delivery to meet the demands of an unlicensed section 10 aseptic service for RMH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Aseptic Services
a) To assist the Aseptic Services Management team in the day-to-day management and provision of the cytotoxic reconstitution and aseptic services (including gene therapy) across sites.
b) Ensure appropriate working conditions are adhered too and that the relevant principles of Good Manufacturing and Dispensing Practice, and those of the Health and Safety at Work Act are applied at all times.
c) Ensure all professional aspects of technical services are incorporated into the chemotherapy and aseptic services procedure manuals and other aseptic services documentation.
d) Ensure that aseptic services policies and procedures are adhered to, and production records and training documents are completed appropriately.
e) To assist the Aseptic Services Management team in the delivery of local projects to optimise service provision and improve patient experience.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. GPhC registered Pharmacist
Desirable criteria
2. Working towards Diploma in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance diploma/post graduate certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
3. For Band 6 Level applications will be considered for those without any experience related to aseptics/ /QA
Desirable criteria
4. For Band 7 Level - Candidates are expected to have significant NHS Pharmacy Aseptics/QA experience or equivalent.
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential criteria
5. Contribute to the team
6. Good communication skills (written and verbal in clear English)
7. Good presentation and problem solving skills
8. Awareness of current developments in pharmacy as well as technical pharmacy services
9. Ability to use Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word and Excel.
Desirable criteria
10. Be able to interpret and work with complex aseptic documents/guidelines
11. Good leadership skills
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.