Pharmacy Support Worker

To aseptically prepare high quality Cytotoxic, Parenteral Nutrition, and CIVA products in accordance with departmental procedures, Good Manufacturing Practice and COSHH regulations ensuring that all work complies with all regulatory frameworks and standards.

To prepare specific products under licensing regulations without direct supervision.

Undertake daily cleaning and disinfection of the aseptic clean rooms including Isolators and Laminar Flow Cabinets, according to Standard Operating Procedures.

To ensure ingredients and disposables are assembled, disinfected and transferred through the Aseptic Services Unit appropriately.

To carry out pre and in-process checks of aseptically prepared products upon completion of appropriate training.

To accurately label and package aseptically prepared products into final distribution containers, including protective bags.

To accurately prepare worksheets and labels for CIVAS products using the units computer system using.

To assist with the preparation of documentation within the aseptic unit. To assist with the recording of data, both manually and on the computer

Answer the telephone promptly and politely and refer queries to the appropriate person.

To assist the Specialist/Senior/Chief Technician to ensure the validation of all staff, equipment and processes are completed in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

To assist the Specialist/Senior/Chief Technician to ensure maintenance and monitoring of environmental monitoring standards of the Aseptic Unit is carried out in compliance with QCNW and Standard Operating Procedures.

To be responsible for the maintenance of all stock in the Aseptic Unit including evaluating stock levels within the Aseptic Unit assisting the Storekeeper to ensure adequate stock is always maintained.

Ensure all Environmental monitoring plates are received and stored in the correct manner to ensure they are protected from contamination. Prepare environmental samples and documentation for dispatch to QCNW.