Pharmacy Assistant Technical Services - London, United Kingdom - Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Description
Pharmacy Assistant Technical Services - Band 237.5 hours per week (plus weekends/bank holidays on a rota basis)
Do you already have experience in Pharmacy or Aseptic Preparation Services, or are looking for a new challenge? If so, this position could be for you
The Pharmacy Technical Services team at Lewisham University Hospital require a hardworking and committed person to 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
You will have good communication and organisational skills, able to work well within a team and on your own, and have experience of meeting deadlines, working under pressure.
You will hold the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or be willing to undertake this qualification as an apprenticeship which includes a salary reduction for the duration of the apprenticeship.
You will need to have a good general education, GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent), and have a commitment to learning and self-development.
We are a friendly and supportive team who strive for excellent working practices and quality of work. We support staff members to achieve their best and encourage self development and learning.
Post Title:
Pharmacy Assistant for Technical Services
Department:
Pharmacy UHL
Responsible to:
Principal Technician for Technical Services
Grade:
Band 2
Hours: 37.5 hours per work (plus rotational weekends and bank holidays)
Job Summary:
- To aseptically dispense sterile Cytotoxic products and other sterile injectables.
- To carry out environmental and physical monitoring of the Aseptic unit, completing appropriate records for microbiological cleanliness, pressures, room temperatures and equipment temperatures.
- To perform cleaning of the Aseptic Unit.
Key Result Areas & Performance:
Technical Services
- To aseptically dispense sterile Cytotoxic products and other sterile injectables.
- To participate in the environmental and physical monitoring of the Technical Services Unit; completing appropriate records for microbiological cleanliness, pressures, room temperatures and equipment temperatures.
- To prepare aseptic product documentation and labels from prescriptions.
- To assemble aseptic products in preparation for aseptic processing.
- To assist in the dispensing of outsourced products including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition.
- To ensure that products are prepared in an appropriate, timely and efficient manner.
- To accurately issue and transfer items used in Technical Services to appropriate cost centres using the Ascribe computer system.
- To perform daily cleaning of the Aseptic Unit.
- To assist in the monthly cleaning of the Aseptic Unit.
- To perform in process volume checks as required according to standard operating procedures.
- To participate in the production of Error Logs, QER's and reports relevant to the department as required by the department's standard operating procedures.
- To comply with the departmental Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, including dress and Hygiene relating to work in the unit.
- To work at all times within the Health and Safety Guidelines of the department.
- Maintenance of stock levels to ensure sufficient drugs and consumables are available for use within the unit.
- To assist in ensuring all laundry is packed and sent for processing.
- To undertake Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Services skills (QCF) or equivalent within the required timeframe.
- To ensure accurate stock rotation and expiry date checks are carried out.
- To participate in stock takes.
- Ensure all waste is disposed of appropriately.
- To participate in Dispensary weekend and bank holiday rotas as required.
- To participate in the ward top up service.
- To ensure that the cleanliness and tidiness of the section meets specifications laid down by the section manager.
- To undertake personal continuing professional education and training as necessary to ensure high level of competency in carrying out the tasks required.
- To maintain safe systems of work at all times.
- To demonstrate good communication skills and practice good teamwork.
- Any other duties considered necessary to ensure smooth and efficient running of the department.
- Work closely with the Chief/Senior Technicians and Senior Assistants to ensure the smooth running of the Technical Services departments.
- Liaise with pharmacists, technicians and other staff within the Pharmacy department as required.
- Communicate with staff from wards and departments around the hospital as required.
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