Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Aseptic Services

Job Overview

To support professional and technical staff in the aseptic manufacture of cytotoxic agents and to ensure provision of an efficient Pharmacy service, including good housekeeping and general administration duties. All duties are supervised by qualified staff.

• Aseptically prepare dispensed medicines.
• Select and assemble drugs and consumables.
• Monitor temperatures within the aseptic unit clean rooms.
• Undertake stock management.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness are met.

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, motivated individuals who would like to work in the aseptic unit of the hospital pharmacy. Applicants must have at least 4 GCSEs (including Maths, English and Science) at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent. The successful candidate must have good organisational and interpersonal skills, be a team player, able to work individually whilst knowing their own limitations, be comfortable working for a small team within a large department and demonstrate a commitment to a career in Pharmacy.

This post requires participation in a late/early, weekend and bank holiday rota.

University Hospitals Dorset is a three-site acute trust with "university hospital" status through its partnership with Bournemouth University. It employs some 10,000 staff and boasts an annual budget of £730m. The Trust is committed to a diverse workforce and promotes inclusive work environments. Staff networks include Women’s Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

UHD is a Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview scheme provider.

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all Trust locations. The advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received. COVID‑19 vaccination is encouraged but not a condition of employment.

Internal candidates who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.