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Pharmacy Assistant - Pharmacy Aseptic Services

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust · PLYMOUTH, PL6 8DH, PL6 8DH

Salary
£25272.00 p.a.
Location
PLYMOUTH, PL6 8DH, PL6 8DH

Pharmacy Assistant - Pharmacy Aseptic Services role at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust in PLYMOUTH, PL6 8DH, PL6 8DH. Salary: £25272.00 p.a.. Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.

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Job description

• To assist in the preparation of cancer chemotherapy and medicines for injection using isolator technology within the clean room environment, under the supervision of a senior assistant technical officer or specialist technician.

• To prepare simple product documentation, with basic calculations, and the accompanying product labels using electronic worksheets and computer software.

• To navigate and print prescriptions, worksheets and labels from prescribing software. To assemble the raw materials and consumables required to prepare each individual product, ensuring total segregation of each preparation using a box or tray segregation system as defined in the standard operating procedure.

• To follow carefully all standard operating procedures to ensure all products are made safely and efficiently.To complete any environmental monitoring or operator validation tests.

• To clean the aseptic suite following specific methods of cleaning.

• To complete, maintain and file all relevant documents, records and reports as required.

• To supervise and train any new members of staff within production services as requested by senior members of the team.

• To carry out routine housekeeping duties within the Production Services department, to include stock checks, stock rotation and expiry date checks.

• To report any problems or potential problems with the cleanliness or maintenance of clean rooms to a senior member of staff.

For further information please see attached job description

Job description

• To assist in the preparation of cancer chemotherapy and medicines for injection using isolator technology within the clean room environment, under the supervision of a senior assistant technical officer or specialist technician.

• To prepare simple product documentation, with basic calculations, and the accompanying product labels using electronic worksheets and computer software.

• To navigate and print prescriptions, worksheets and labels from prescribing software. To assemble the raw materials and consumables required to prepare each individual product, ensuring total segregation of each preparation using a box or tray segregation system as defined in the standard operating procedure.

• To follow carefully all standard operating procedures to ensure all products are made safely and efficiently.To complete any environmental monitoring or operator validation tests.

• To clean the aseptic suite following specific methods of cleaning.

• To complete, maintain and file all relevant documents, records and reports as required.

• To supervise and train any new members of staff within production services as requested by senior members of the team.

• To carry out routine housekeeping duties within the Production Services department, to include stock checks, stock rotation and expiry date checks.

• To report any problems or potential problems with the cleanliness or maintenance of clean rooms to a senior member of staff.

For further information please see attached job description

Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.

About this pharmacy assistant role in PLYMOUTH

This is a pharmacy assistant vacancy at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, based in PLYMOUTH. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching pharmacy assistant roles in PLYMOUTH, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.

What does a pharmacy assistant earn in South West?

Based on 8 PharmSee-tracked pharmacy assistant salaries in South West, the median is £25,768 — most roles fall between £25,768 and £25,768. See the full pharmacy assistant salary guide →

Pharmacy assistant jobs and salary in PLYMOUTH

PharmSee is currently tracking 19 active pharmacy vacancies in PLYMOUTH across all major UK chains and NHS sources. PLYMOUTH's pharmacy workforce and salary benchmarks are covered in detail in the PharmSee salary guide.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for this pharmacy assistant role in PLYMOUTH?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy assistant role at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is £25272.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy assistant pay in PLYMOUTH varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 3 open pharmacy vacancies from University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust across the UK. Browse all University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in PLYMOUTH?

PharmSee is currently tracking 19 active pharmacy vacancies in PLYMOUTH across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open PLYMOUTH pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

Applications are handled directly by the employer via NhsJobs. Use the Apply button above — you will be taken to the original listing to complete your application. PharmSee is not involved in the hiring decision.

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