Aseptic Dispenser

Job Summary Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is an acute hospital with an enthusiastic, progressive caring Pharmacy department: we strive to support each other and enjoy work. As a Trust we pledge to provide the best possible care with patient safety and quality at the heart of all we do. A new opportunity has arisen for a Senior ATO. This position will be based in the Aseptic Services Unit in pharmacy. You will participate in the preparation, decontamination and manufacture of aseptically prepared products, primarily Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT). This role will give you the opportunity to further develop in depth aseptic dispensing skills, as well as the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge, including clinical trials. All candidates should be positive and enthusiastic to develop themselves and the work of the team. Main duties of the job To follow good manufacturing practice (GMP) at all times. To generate worksheets and labels, ensuring medicines are charged correctly using the pharmacy computer system. To assemble drugs, diluents and consumables prior to aseptic dispensing. To participate in \’in-process\’ checks of drugs, diluents and consumables prior to aseptic dispensing. To assist with decontamination of products from the support room & cleanroom prior to preparation (spraying and wiping). To check/prepare the isolators are ready for use before each session. To aseptically dispense injections and infusions within the appropriate work zone. To in-process volume check injections and infusions. To final pack and label prepared items and pass them to the final checking stage. To dispense batched products, including product selection, labelling and packaging. To order and dispense outsourced patient specific items. About Us Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values Compassion Accountability Respect Integrity Courage We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone\’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. 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. Person Specification Education, Training And Qualifications Essential 4 GSCEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths (or equivalent Level 2 numeracy and Literacy or CSE grade 1) Knowledge and Experience Essential Evidence of good IT skills, eg Microsoft applications Experience of following detailed protocols or procedures Desirable Previous Aseptic experience Knowledge of medicines including how to handle potentially hazardous medicines/substances Skills Essential Ability to work effectively under pressure and in team environment and as an individual Good communication skills #J-18808-Ljbffr