Job overview
The role of the Pharmacy Support Officer (Aseptic) is varied, ensuring you will never be bored!
The Aseptic Unit is a specialised clean area within Pharmacy where injectable products are manufactured. These products treat chemotherapy patients or are used in diagnostic tests.
You will work in the Aseptic Cleanrooms, carrying out stock control within the Pharmacy Department and delivering medication to ward/clinic areas.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
1. Cleaning of the aseptic cleanrooms and support areas.
2. Disinfecting and transferring work into clean room hatches and isolators.
3. Replenishing stocks in Aseptic areas and maintaining good stock control.
4. Assembling ingredients and sundries needed for preparation.
5. Assisting in the processing of aseptically prepared products.
6. Processing and organising the rental laundry service.
7. Assisting in the ordering, receipt, and dispatch of pharmaceutical products and sundries.
8. Using pharmacy computer systems to maintain stock records, documentation, and labels.
9. Filing prescriptions and documentation according to local policies and procedures.
10. Delivering medicines produced by the Aseptic Services section to ward/clinic areas.
11. Safely delivering radiopharmaceuticals to the Nuclear Medicine department.
12. Disposing of waste according to local policies and procedures.
13. Carrying out selected quality control tests, including environmental monitoring.
Working for our organisation
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We aim to provide high quality, safe care to our patients in an environment our staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is a promise we uphold daily. Guided by our core values — Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted — we strive to make a positive impact on our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a dedicated team committed to continuous improvement, join us and help make a difference!
The Aseptic Unit is a specialised area within Pharmacy where injectable products are manufactured, including chemotherapy and diagnostic tests.
The Aseptic service also supplies chemotherapy, intravenous nutrition, and other products to hospital patients. The team includes Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Senior Pharmacy Support Officers, and Pharmacy Support Officers, all vital in providing high-quality medicinal products.
Come and join us to make a difference.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
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