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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
427-6732544
Employer
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Untied Hospital
Town
Bath,
Salary
£23,614 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust logo

Aseptic Services Assistant

Band 2

Job overview

There has never been a more exciting and innovative time to work in our Aseptics team. We are a dynamic and fast paced team who are truly dedicated to creating products that help treat patients with cancer. Aseptics are a team within our Pharmacy department who are responsible for supporting the Trust with making medicines such as Chemotherapy and Radiopharmaceuticals, made in a highly sterile environment, which we give to our patients. You would be at the forefront of a service which supports our patients when they are at their most vulnerable - helping to save lives by assisting making treatments.

 We are known for growing our own, and you can be a part of this. We offer extensive career pathway development, allowing our staff to work their way from assistant level to senior manager/lead technician roles, supporting them to do so through funded training. If you have the desire to work hard and progress, we can make it happen.

We need people with the right aptitude and we can teach you the rest. Applicants should thrive in a fast paced environment, display the Trust values, be highly motivated, flexible and have a positive attitude; with an enthusiasm to develop their skills and support an ever evolving team. You should be able to work as part of a team but also be able to demonstrate initiative and work in a professional and timely manner with acute attention to detail.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a self-motivated individual to join our growing team of  Assistants, Operators and Technicians. The post holder will be involved in a broad range of activities in the Aseptic Services Unit of the Pharmacy, which will be the primary base. Duties will include assembling pharmaceutical products such as radiopharmaceuticals, chemotherapy and monoclonal antibodies and assisting in the daily running of the Aseptic Services Unit, including decontamination in line with strict procedures and microbiology sampling.

We are committed to developing the role of Pharmacy Assistants and are increasing the involvement of Assistants in all areas of the department. Full training will be provided and there may then be an opportunity to undertake further training courses.

You should be able to work as part of a team but also be able to demonstrate initiative and work in a professional and timely manner, with acute attention to detail. Applicants must have a good general standard of education.

The role requires you to have a current right to work in the UK, which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Under current UK immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship and it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants for a visa for this role. Accordingly, we regret that any application will not be considered if this requirement is not met.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • Good general standard of education demonstrating numeracy and literacy
  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or ability to undertake and achieve within agreed timescale
Desirable criteria
  • Previous training in aseptic services

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in a team environment and carrying out tasks individually
Desirable criteria
  • Previous pharmacy experience
  • Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment
  • Experience of dealing with people

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerWomens Staff Network

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Samantha Ottaway
Job title
Leas Aseptic Services Technician
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01225 824644
Additional information

For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Samantha Ottaway on 01225 824644 or alternatively email [email protected].

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