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The closing date is 12 May 2026The Aseptic Unit of the Pharmacy Department provides a fully comprehensive pharmaceutical service across the James Paget Hospital Trust. We are a warm and friendly, but hard-working, efficient and multi-skilled team consisting of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants.We primarily supply chemotherapy and monoclonal antibody treatments to our cancer patients in the Sandra Chapman Centre. Additionally, we provide other aseptically prepared products to our patients including Total Parenteral Nutrition, IV antibiotics, biological infusions and more, all prepared in our clean room. The successful applicant will also be responsible for associated tasks such as decontamination, stock control, ordering supplies, dispensing supportive medications and all other duties.Pharmacy Assistants are vital members of the Pharmacy team who work closely with, and under the supervision of, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.Main duties of the job This post is an exciting opportunity for two successful applicants to join us as a Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant in Aseptics. An NVQ Level 2 is preferred and full internal aseptic-specific training will be provided enabling you to achieve the necessary competencies required for the post.You must be self-motivated, have good attention to detail, a willingness to follow strict procedures, be able to work under pressure in a specialist environment and consistently produce work to a high standard. You will be expected to use a number of computerised systems and therefore have appropriate computer skills. Team working is essential.Hours are full-time, 37.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday with a requirement to work one weekend every 6 weeks, with days off in lieu, 1 late shift per week finishing at 18:30 and 1 in 4 rostered Bank Holidays annually. Additional training with our Dispensary Team will be required to fulfil this part of the role.About us We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.Person Specification Education And QualificationsGood general education; 5 GCSE’s including English and MathematicsWord Processing and IT SkillsNVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or EquivalentKnowledge and ExperienceExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team or people orientated positionExperience of working in a hospital environmentAbility to prioritiseAbility to understand the needs of patients/staff and respond accordinglyExperience of Pharmacy workSkills and KnowledgeSelf-confident with the ability to work alone and as part of a team using common sense and initiativeGood written and oral communication skillsAbility to demonstrate flexibility within the working environmentManually dextrousDisclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer name James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust#J-18808-Ljbffr
