Specialist Pharmacist Aseptic Services

Job Summary

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our team on a 12 month Secondment. This band 7 post is ideal for a pharmacist looking to start their career in Aseptic Services. The successful candidate will be supported by a dedicated education and training team, ensuring continuous professional development and growth. The Trust places immense value on its pharmacy team recognising their crucial role in providing exceptional care and support to patients. This is a really exciting opportunity to shape the development of the service at St Richard's Hospital. With early discussions about a centralised Aseptic Unit within Sussex this is a perfect opportunity to be part of this project and shape the service to the Trust. Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can't be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval, you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.

Main Duties of the Job

• Support and maintain the work of the Aseptic Services Section of the Pharmacy
• Provide specialist clinical pharmacy service to all cancer patients
• Work closely with other lead specialists in other localities and nationally for pharmacy services to cancer services to develop best practice
• Provide support to ensure that aseptic facilities meet the standards assessed by external audits
• Help develop and deliver a safe, efficient and effective pharmaceutical aseptic service
• Assist Lead Pharmacists in responding appropriately to internal and external inspections
• Ensure the training of all staff within aseptic services to be competent in the preparation of all aseptic preparations
• Identify own learning needs
• Monitor chemotherapy regimens and clinically check prescriptions prior to their production
• Ensure chemotherapy agents are manufactured to available standards

About us

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Person Specification

• Degree in Pharmacy at a British School of Pharmacy, or recognised equivalent
• Working towards or a post graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy
• A UK registered pharmacist (Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council - Great Britain) with significant experience on the register, working in hospital pharmacy
• Experience of working within a hospital pharmacy department post qualification, including experience in cancer services or aseptic services provision at least at a band 7 level
• BOPA membership (desirable)
• Good Clinical Trial Practice (GCP) training (desirable)
• Extensive portfolio and evidence of CPD with identifiable outcomes (desirable)

Salary and Benefits

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata (dependant on experience). This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.

Employer Details

Employer: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (279)
Address: St Richard's Hospital, Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, PO19 6SE
Website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/
Contact: Matthew Pitt, Lead Pharmacist Preparative Services, [contact hidden], [contact hidden]