Role Summary
This role as an Accountable Pharmacist or Lead Technician – Eastern Services works as part of the Pharmacy team and involves taking the lead and managing the supply of aseptically dispensed products produced under Section 10. The unit supplies a range of products including chemotherapy, intravenous additives, clinical trial preparations and intravenous parenteral nutrition products.
About the Role
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Main duties of the job
The Royal Devon University Trust (Eastern Services) Aseptic Unit has a modern facility on-site and we are looking for an enthusiastic individual to be part of our Aseptic Service team and the current service provided to our customers. We are a busy aseptic unit and have a dedicated team of technicians and assistant technical officers who deliver a fast response service working within Standard Operating Procedures and the Guide to Good Manufacturing practice.
We are looking for a highly motivated, adaptable, conscientious and registered Pharmacist or registered Pharmacy Technician to join our existing team. They will be responsible for the managerial oversight of the service, identifying and implementing service improvements, ensuring legal compliance and releasing products produced with the Section 10 unit. They will have the ability to work as part of and organise a team, maintain accuracy under pressure, and possess good organisational, communication and numerical skills.
Job Description
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More detail about the role
Are you an experienced Aseptic Pharmacist or Technician and looking to take the next step in your career? Due to expansion of the service there is an exciting opportunity to join the team within the Aseptic Unit, Royal Devon University Trust (Eastern Services). The unit is progressive and committed to patient safety, producing a wide range of intravenous preparations. If you have previous supervisory experience working within an aseptic unit and are looking for a role gaining strategic management experience and exposure to new technologies, this could be the position for you. The successful candidate would need exceptional personal skills and attention to detail as well as the ability to motivate and organise a specialist team.
Job location
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Wonford
Working Pattern: 37.5 per week
Interview date: Thursday 5th June 2025
For more information please contact: Yvonne Palmer, Principal Pharmacist Aseptic Services on 01392 404811 or Ross Curwen, Deputy Technical Services Lead on 01392 404816
Please note, this is a fixed term contract for 23 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
