This role offers a rewarding experience in a collaborative environment, where Pharmacy Assistants can play a crucial part in improving patient outcomes. Benefits include access to the NHS Pension Scheme, generous holiday entitlement, relocation support, and a range of personal and professional development opportunities. Interested individuals are encouraged to visit the department or speak with staff to gain a comprehensive understanding of the role before applying.
We are a busy Technical Services Unit within the Pharmacy Department at York Hospital. Our aseptic services unit is a specialised service preparing bespoke chemotherapy, Monoclonal Antibodies as well as some Parenteral Nutrition products and a small range of other IV products.
Suitable candidates would be required to work in a cleanroom environment where duties are interesting and varied. Duties range from cleaning, maintaining and monitoring of the cleanroom environment and equipment and stock management of drugs and consumables.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a service that works very hard behind the scenes to ensure that patients receive the very best treatment. The team are a friendly, hardworking bunch who are proud in the knowledge that they make a difference to improving the lives of these patients.
Accuracy and attention to detail is essential for this position as is a passion for patient care, quality and improvement. Full training will be provided and you will be given the opportunity to undertake further qualifications. Applicants must also hold GCSE’s in maths and English language (or equivalent) at Grades C/4 or above.
This is a fulfilling role in itself but it is also a great stepping stone into Pharmacy with many different opportunities for career development.
You will be required to participate in the decontamination and disinfection of the aseptic unit.
The aseptic unit is a sterile, clean room environment where preparation of pharmaceutical products takes place.
You will also undertake some environmental monitoring duties which are essential in ensuring that the environment remains in a controlled state.
There are also administration tasks to undertake as well as stock management activities such as stock checks, receipt of stock and expiry date checks.
We are looking for a conscientious individual who will take a methodical approach to a task and who appreciates the importance of following procedures.
** Due to the nature of the job role it is strongly recommended that potential applicants either visit the department or speak to a member of staff to ensure a full understanding of the role. This can be arranged by calling the number below. Applicants will need to demonstrate in the application form that they fully understand the requirements of this role. This may be taken into consideration for shortlisting. Contact details to arrange this are detailed below. **
Our Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Andrew Howcutt Job title: Senior Pharmacy Technician Email address: Telephone number:
Contact name: Caroline Whitelam
Contact job title: Cleanroom Supervisor
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