Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 2 - Band 3 (run-through)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 419-250725-TSPA-PY
- Employer
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- York Hospital
- Town
- York
- Salary
- £24,465 - £26,598 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Trainee or Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Aseptics
Band 2 - Band 3 (run-through)
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values
- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
We are a busy Technical Services Unit within the Pharmacy Department at York Hospital. Our aseptic services unit is a specialised service preparing bespoke chemotherapy, Monoclonal Antibodies as well as some Parenteral Nutrition products and a small range of other IV products.
Suitable candidates would be required to work in a cleanroom environment where duties are interesting and varied and include the preparation and dispensing of injectable medicines.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a service that works very hard behind the scenes to ensure that patients receive the very best treatment. The team are a friendly, hardworking bunch who are proud in the knowledge that they make a difference to improving the lives of these patients.
Accuracy and attention to detail is essential for this position as is a passion for patient care, quality and improvement. Full training will be provided and you will be given the opportunity to undertake further qualifications. Applicants must also hold GCSE’s in maths and English language (or equivalent) at Grades C/4 or above.
The entry banding for this role is either a Band 2 or Band 3. This is dependent on prior Pharmacy qualifications and experience. This will be discussed at Interview. Once fully trained and qualified the post will be a permanent 3. This is a fulfilling role in itself but it is also a great stepping stone into Pharmacy with many different opportunities for career development.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to participate in the aseptic preparation of medicines. This involves working at a pharmaceutical isolator preparing a range of intravenous medication. Full training will be given.
In addition you will also be required to participate in the dispensing of Ready to Administer (RtA) preparations, ward top ups, the decontamination and disinfection of the aseptic unit, environmental monitoring and stock management activities such as stock checks, receipt of stock and expiry date checks.
We are looking for a conscientious individual who will take a methodical approach to a task and who appreciates the importance of following procedures.
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
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Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
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27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
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A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
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A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
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Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
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NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
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An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
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Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Trust Information Pack: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.[email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent. Maths and English at C or above – or equivalent qualification. You must have proof of qualifications.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to work to protocols, procedures and SOPs and suggest changes.
Desirable criteria
- Pharmacy experience
- Hospital pharmacy experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post
Aptitude
Essential criteria
- Appropriate attention to detail.
- Effective use of initiative.
- Ability to work in a team environment and alone.
- Understands the needs of customers, including patients and staff.
- Flexible to changing work routines and demands
- Effective time management and ability to work within time constraints.
- Ability to handle moderate loads
- Good communication & interpersonal skills
Values
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kind - Open - Pursue Excellence
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- John Boulton
- Job title
- Principal Technician - Aseptic Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01904 721836
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