Role Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Quality Assurance/Technical Services team as a Senior Pharmacy Assistant. We are looking for a friendly, reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic individual with experience of working in quality assurance and/or aseptic preparation. Candidates with previous experience of working within a Pharmaceutical setting will be considered.
Whilst working in Quality Assurance, you will be required to undertake temperature mapping and monitoring of drug storage areas, safe disposal of hazardous chemical waste and microbiological samples, compile reports and undertake other administrative duties. You will occasionally be required to perform microbiological and physical environmental monitoring duties with the aseptic suite, to cover staff absences. You will also be required to work in the aseptic suite assisting in the preparation of chemotherapy and helping with cleaning and stock control duties.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Ideally, you will hold the BTEC Level 2 Unit 7 certificate: Principles of Safe Preparation and Manufacturing of Medicines and Pharmaceutical Products; if not, you will be supported to achieve this via in-house training. You will be computer literate and be competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
Consideration will be given for strong candidates who may not meet the essential criteria to undertake this role on a developmental basis with set competency targets. Roles offered on a developmental basis will be banded lower (Band 2) than originally advertised until competency targets are met.
Any successful applicant will be expected to participle in flexible working which will include weekend, late duty and Bank Holiday rotas.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Mark Phillips, Senior Quality Assurance Technician on 01271 311663 /markphillips1@nhs.net
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.
