Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Aseptic Services
The closing date is 15 April 2026
We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, motivated individuals who would like to work in the aseptic unit of the hospital pharmacy where we prepare the cancer patient chemotherapy.
Applicant would need at least 4 GCSEs including Maths, English and Science at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent.
The successful candidate must have good organisational and interpersonal skills, be a team player, able to work individually whilst knowing their own limitations, be comfortable working for a small team within a large department and demonstrate commitment to a career in Pharmacy.
This post requires participation in the late/earlies, weekend and bank holiday rota.
We would consider part-time hours or job shares.
If you wish to view the department or book a visit, please call Denise on 0300 019 3575.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview date: 23rd April 2026
Main duties of the job
To support professional and technical staff in the aseptic manufacture of cytotoxic agents and to ensure provision of an efficient Pharmacy service, including good housekeeping and general administration duties. All duties are supervised by qualified staff.
* To aseptically prepare dispensed medicines.
* To select and assemble drugs and consumables.
* To monitor temperatures within the aseptic unit clean rooms.
* To undertake stock management.
* To ensure high standards of cleanliness are met.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service‑specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
* Self-motivated and reliable
* Ability to respond positively to change
Technical Skills
* Basic keyboard skills
* Ability to prioritise work
* Able to work using own initiative and as part of a team
* Accurate, numerate
* Demonstrable ability to work in a busy environment
Qualifications
* Minimum 3 GCSEs including Maths, English & Science. Grade 4 (C) or above
* NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
Experience
* Previous Pharmacy experience
* Experience of working within Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
* Previous Aseptic experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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