Skip to main content
Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Pharmacist
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
193-6947351NCG
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Reading
Salary
£53,755 - £60,504 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/02/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Accountable Pharmacist - Aseptic Services

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.  Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

 

Diversity is what makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job overview

Accountable Pharmacist - Aseptic Services

The Royal Berkshire Foundation Trust attributes great importance on the education and training of its workforce. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior pharmacist to take on the role of the Lead Pharmacist for Education and Training.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join our Aseptic Pharmacy team as the Accountable Pharmacist at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Pharmacy Department.

The post holder will manage and provide support to deliver chemotherapy items to our patient groups, both bought in and prepared in-house,  being responsible for ensuring all aspects of GMP are maintained and followed.  You will work closely with QA to manage aseptics aspects of the Pharmaceutical Quality System.    We are proud to have been awarded a 'Low' risk rating at our last regulatory audit, and you will work with the Aseptic services Team and QA to maintain this risk rating.  You will lead and develop the other team members within the Pharmacy Aseptics team.

Main duties of the job

You must have hospital pharmacy experience involving clinical pharmacy skills as well  as experience of working in aseptic services. This role requires the ability to work effectively as part of a team, through excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to motivate yourself and others to achieve common goals. To be successful in this application you will demonstrate confidence as a senior pharmacist and be a role model to staff.

Main duties of the role are:

 To act as the Accountable Pharmacist for the RBFT Aseptic pharmacy unit.

To work closely with the Lead Aseptic services technician to manage the unit and allocated staff ensuring that a safe and efficient service is provided

To work closely with the Senior Pharmacist QA & Aseptics to develop the pharmacy aseptic services to meet the future needs of key stakeholders.

To liaise with Quality Assurance (QA) staff to ensure the unit Quality Management Systems are updated and maintained at all time.

To provide expert pharmaceutical care to Oncology and Haematology patients

To act as the pharmacy competency assessor and pharmacy trainer for Intrathecal chemotherapy and contribute to the further development of the Trust Intrathecal chemotherapy policy

To liaise with the clinical trials team and provide advice on aspects of clinical trials within oncology, haematology and aseptic services.

Working for our organisation

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  This is a great opportunity to join our clinical services team to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.  Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us? You will also have countless opportunities to further enhance your own development either through the independent prescribing course, advance practitioner course or leadership forums.

If you have a passion for clinical excellence, patient care and your own career development, you’ll feel at home at Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification when applying for this post, if you have any queries please contact us.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent (from an accredited University registered with GPhC)
  • Current registered practising Member of GPhC
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, MSc or other Clinical Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
  • Independent prescriber or willing to work towards one
  • MSc in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Substantial Hospital Pharmacy experience of which a significant amount has been within an acute UK hospital environment
  • Experience of working in an aseptic preparation unit
  • Interacted with auditors during regulatory assessments
  • Experience of managing a team in a senior position
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of managing clinical trials in aseptic services
  • Writing GMP documentation
  • Knowledge of drug funding in the NHS

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • QA and QC practices
  • Good knowledge of GMP
  • Ability to plan and complete tasks / projects
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of risk management in the NHS
  • Experience in oncology or haematology

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Cheryl Wynn-Mackenzie
Job title
Senior Lead Pharmacist QA & Aseptics
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0118 322 6598
Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies