Job summary
Senior Aseptic Services Pharmacist - Band 7

Would you like to work as an Authorised Pharmacist for a brand-new state of the art Section 10 Aseptic Services Unit? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for a pharmacist to join us as a Senior Aseptic Services Pharmacist.

At Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (GWH) we have a clear commitment to transform our aseptic service provision into a patient centered, resilient and reactive service which will support the national agenda for Aseptic Services Transformation. Currently in the initial stages of opening, one new Section 10 cleanrooms has recently opened with a second to open soon to support the delivery of high cost, short expiry, agile chemotherapy provision, clinical trials and future unmet patient need.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of implementing a new aseptic service from the ground up.

Progression roles from band 6 to band 7 will be considered for pharmacists with an interest in aseptic services where all criteria are not met.

Main duties of the job
Act as an Authorised Pharmacist for the day-to-day supervision of the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit (PASU) to ensure all products prepared and released are in compliance with Department Standards, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP).

Work with the Accountable pharmacist to ensure, maintain and develop facilities, equipment and work practices to achieve the highest technical standards

To work closely with the pharmacy aseptic services technical team and pharmacy cancer team to co-ordinate treatment provision to the Day Therapy Unit, haematology inpatient unit and other medical wards requiring high risk injectable medicines.

About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Job responsibilities
Act as an Authorised Pharmacist and supervise day-to-day preparation of products and release for use in accordance with local, regional and national guidelines.

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Qualifications
Essential

• Member of General Pharmaceutical Council
• Masters Degree in Pharmacy

Desirable

• Post qualification in either aseptic services (e.g. Pharmaceutical Technology Quality Assurance) or clinical (e.g. Clinical Diploma)
• Quality risk management training
• Change management training

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in hospital pharmacy
• Experience of working within pharmacy aseptic services operating under Section 10 exemption of the Medicines Act 1968
• Awareness of legislation and standards relating to Good Manufacturing Practice
• Clinical Pharmacy: demonstrate a core knowledge of therapeutics and pharmacology
• Demonstrate an appropriate level of clinical reasoning and judgement
• Demonstrate the ability to problem solve
• Demonstrates awareness of current NHS agenda
• Ability to identify and prioritise work and manage time appropriately to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate understanding of legislation that applies to hospital pharmacy practice

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer contact details
Deputy Accountable Pharmacist
Katy Brimble
katybrimble@nhs.net
01793607247