Pharmacist Aseptic Services

Transformationunitgm; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable NHS trust in Basingstoke is seeking a Band 7 Pharmacist to join their Aseptic Unit. In this role, you will support the implementation of safety protocols for chemotherapy and manage Aseptic services while ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Ideal candidates will have experience in aseptics, relevant qualifications, and a commitment to promoting quality in healthcare delivery. A flexible schedule with potential weekend shifts is required. This role offers a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Must meet all criteria listed in the person specification.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Completion of a relevant postgraduate qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support development and evaluation of the Aseptics and Cancer Pharmacy Service.
• Act as one of the Authorised Pharmacists for chemotherapy product release.
• Manage the Pharmacy Quality Management System in Aseptics Services.

Skills

Experience in aseptics

Registration with GPhC

Completion of post graduate qualification in clinical or technical services

Job description

Employer Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Aseptic Unit, Pharmacy, Basingstoke Hospital Town Basingstoke Salary £47,810 - £54,710 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/12/2025 23:59

Band 7

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

Job overview

Working closely with the Aseptics Services manager and Accountable Pharmacist for Aseptic services, you will be supporting the implementation, monitoring and review of the quality management system in ensuring the safe and timely provision of chemotherapy.

Main duties of the job

To support the development, delivery and evaluation of the Aseptics and Cancer Pharmacy Service to ensure that the highest standards of service are continuously delivered to patients and stakeholders

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To act as one of the Authorised Pharmacists to final release aseptically prepared chemotherapy products for patient use – products prepared in the onsite aseptic unit, and outsourced products
• To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist Aseptics Services as required
• To assist in management of the Pharmacy Quality Management System (PQS) in Aseptics Services by completing Complaints, Deviations, Change Controls, updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and GMP audits
• As part of the Aseptics service team, supporting to develop, deliver and evaluate the Trust’s cancer services in line with the NHS Long Term Strategy for Cancer.
• To team-manage staff to ensure the effective operation of the services provided.
• To participate in any 7-day shift pattern as required by the service which may include weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.

Working for our organisation

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Tackling Climate Change: Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, search HHFT Climate Action or [e-mail].

Person specification

• Meeting criteria
• Registration with GPhC
• Completion of post graduate qualification in clinical or technical services

Experience of working in aseptics

• From interview or application form

Completion of certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent

• From application form

Our commitment to you:

We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

The paperwork:

• HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first – as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
• All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
• In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
• This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
• We believe that using technology wisely reflects strong time management and a commitment to innovation. However, it's essential to personalise your recruitment application to showcase your unique skills and experiences. Over-reliance on generic, AI-generated content may result in rejection if multiple candidates submit applications with similar language or structure. In such cases, recruiting managers may reach out for further clarity where applications appear consistent with others, to better understand your individual strengths.

Tackling Climate Change: Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, search HHFT Climate Action or [e-mail].

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.