Senior Aseptic Services Pharmacist

Katalysysts; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Swindon is seeking a Senior Aseptic Services Pharmacist for a 12-month fixed term contract. This role involves supervising the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and coordinating treatment provisions for various medical units. The ideal candidate must possess a pharmacy degree and significant expertise in aseptic processes, capable of providing technical advice and support to healthcare teams. Join us in delivering high-cost, agile chemotherapy provision as part of our innovative aseptic services.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with significant knowledge of aseptic processes.
• Experience in supervising pharmacy services.
• Able to provide technical advice and support.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations of Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit.
• Ensure compliance with standards and guidelines.
• Coordinate treatment provision with pharmacy teams.
• Perform final release of unlicensed products.
• Prepare a variety of aseptic products.

Skills

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Good Distribution Practice (GDP)

Technical advice provision

Supervisory skills

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Band 7 Senior Aseptic Services Pharmacist

Would you like to support the provision of a assurance service 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 final validation stages, two new Section 10 cleanrooms will soon be open to support the delivery of high‑cost, short‑expiry, agile chemotherapy provision 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.

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.

Our STAR values Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined‑up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• To ensure Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit is operating in accordance with current legislation and guidance including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services, RPSGB Code of Ethics, Health and Safety, Medicines Act, COSHH and Departmental Procedures.
• To perform final release of products purchased as unlicensed ready‑to‑administer doses from Specials Manufacturers, and maintain competence in this area.
• To be fully aware of the processes used to accurately and consistently prepare, dispense and release a wide range of aseptic products including cytotoxics, epidurals, intrathecals, antibiotics, parenteral nutrition, high‑risk injectables and novel agents.
• To provide specialised and often complex technical advice to service users (prescribers, nursing, pharmacy and patients) as necessary e.g. suitability of diluents, volume of diluents, administration routes, stability and storage conditions.