Job Summary
£5,000 Welcome Payment Available! (£2,500 upon joining the Trust and £2,500 at 25 months of service)
Are you ready to expand your technical expertise while strengthening your clinical and leadership skills in a busy acute hospital environment? Join our friendly and supportive Aseptic Services team at Salisbury, where your development truly matters.
At Salisbury, we are committed to investing in our people as much as our services. While some experience in Aseptic Services is required, we offer a comprehensive training package— including both in‑house development and externally accredited programmes—to help you thrive. You will be supported by a highly experienced team of technical and clinical pharmacy professionals, giving you every opportunity to grow your confidence, deepen your knowledge, and progress to Band 8a.
You will also have the chance to enhance your specialist expertise further through the Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA) postgraduate course.
A relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available (subject to terms and conditions).
If you're enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to advance your career within a dynamic aseptic service, we'd love to welcome you to our team.
For a taste of what it is like to work within our team at Salisbury please visit https://youtu.be/cV9rjQwR1j0
Responsibilities
* Lead Daily Operations: Take charge of the day‑to‑day delivery of our aseptic dispensing service, ensuring efficient and safe use of resources, establishing capacity, and timely preparation of clinically appropriate medications.
* Optimize Aseptic Services: Play a key role in organising and managing aseptic services to guarantee that products meet their intended use, resources are utilised effectively, and products are delivered promptly.
* Ensure Compliance: Collaborate with the Aseptic Services Accountable Pharmacist to provide professional expertise and ensure our services comply with Section 10 Exemption and National Standards (QAAPs), maintaining a safe aseptic environment.
* Train and Develop Staff: Implement and oversee training programmes in aseptic preparation, ensuring that all staff members are fully equipped to perform their duties safely, consistently, and efficiently.
* Drive Innovation and Improvement: Lead project and development work within the aseptic dispensing service, fostering continuous improvement and adherence to high standards.
* Advance and Lead: Upon achieving key objectives and advancing to Band 8a, take on the responsibility of line‑managing an assigned Band 6 Pharmacist, guiding them towards excellence.
Qualifications
Professional registration
* Vocational Pharmacy Master’s Degree (4 years) plus 1 year pre‑registration training
* Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy at diploma level or similar
* MSc Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA) for Band 8a or equivalent academic achievements or experience
* Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacist.
* Demonstrates ongoing CPD relevant to the role.
* Knowledge of Aseptic Services (SACTs/CIVAs/PN services) and related pharmacological therapies for Band 8.
Desirable
* Knowledge of SACTs/CIVAs/PN services and related pharmacological therapies
* PTQA
* Proven record of recognising opportunities to develop or improve a service area for
About the Trust
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience. We are an acute Trust, rated Good by the CQC, offering specialist services such as burns, plastics and reconstructive surgery, genetics, rehabilitation, and spinal treatment. With 470 beds and over 4000 staff, we provide a supportive environment and generous benefits including 35 days paid holiday, pension scheme, and on‑site facilities.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: £47,810 to £62,682 per year + Long‑term RRP of £2k per year + Relocation Allowance up to £8,000 (subject to terms).
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