Description
We are seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Services to join our team at Lewisham University Hospital. The successful candidate will assist in the preparation and dispensing of sterile medicines such as chemotherapy.
The role includes:
- Preparing the environment and equipment for use
- Preparing product worksheets and labels
- Assembly of raw materials
- Aseptic manufacture of sterile medicines
The ideal candidate will have good communication and organisational skills, be able to work well within a team and on their own, and have experience of meeting deadlines, working under pressure, and attention to detail.
The post requires GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent), and a commitment to learning and self-development. Aseptic experience would be an advantage but not a requirement as full training will be given.
The salary for this post is £25,272 per annum, and the contract is permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
The Trust offers a supportive and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for staff development and learning.
Responsibilities include:
- Aseptically dispensing sterile Cytotoxic products and other sterile injectables
- Carrying out environmental and physical monitoring of the Aseptic unit
- Performing cleaning of the Aseptic Unit
- Preparing aseptic product documentation and labels
- Assisting in the dispensing of outsourced products
- Ensuring products are prepared in an appropriate, timely, and efficient manner
- Accurately issuing and transferring items using the Ascribe computer system
- Performing daily and monthly cleaning of the Aseptic Unit
- Participating in the production of Error Logs, QERs, and reports
- Complying with Good Manufacturing Practice requirements
- Working within Health and Safety Guidelines
- Maintaining stock levels and ensuring accurate stock rotation and expiry date checks
- Participating in stock takes and disposing of waste appropriately
The successful candidate will be required to participate in Dispensary weekend and bank holiday rotas, the ward top-up service, and undertake personal continuing professional education and training.