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Pharmacy Aseptic Production Unit
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref
223-PSO-374
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£24,169 per annum/ pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/06/2025 23:59

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Pharmacy Support Officer (Aseptic)

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

The role of the pharmacy Support Officer (Aseptic) is varied one, 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 be working in the Aseptic Cleanrooms, carrying out stock control within the Pharmacy Department and delivering medication the ward/clinic areas. 

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:- 

  • Cleaning of the aseptic cleanrooms and support areas.
  • Disinfecting and transferring work into clean room hatches and isolators.
  • Replenishing stocks in Aseptic areas, maintaining good stock control.
  • Assembling ingredients and sundries needed for preparation.
  • Assisting in the processing of aseptically prepared products. 
  • Processing and organisation of the rental laundry service.
  • Assisting in the ordering, receipt and despatch of pharmaceutical products and sundries.. Using the pharmacy computer systems to maintain stock records, documentation and labels where appropriate.
  • Filing of prescriptions and documentation according to local policy and procedures.
  • Delivering medicines produced by the Aseptic Services section of the pharmacy, to the ward/clinic areas.
  • Safely delivering radiopharmaceuticals to Nuclear Medicine department.
  • Disposing of different types of waste, according to local policy and procedure.
  • 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're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

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. 

The Aseptic service also supplies ready made chemotherapy,  intravenous nutrition and other products to hospital patients. The Aseptic team consists of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Senior Pharmacy Support Officers and Pharmacy Support Officers. They all have an important role to play in the provision of high quality medicinal products to the patients.

Come and join us and help make a difference.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 4 GCSEs at grade 9-3 (A* to E) including Maths and English
  • Hold or able to commit to completing a qualification relevant to the role within Aseptic Services or Pharmacy.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Computer skills
  • Attention to detail
Desirable criteria
  • Work experience in pharmacy
  • Stores / Stock control awareness
  • Experience in cleaning/disinfecting the working environment
  • COSHH

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Helen Millett
Job title
Senior Pharmacy Technician (Quality Assurance)
Email address
helen.millett@nhs.net
Telephone number
01743 261625

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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