Specialist / Lead Pharmacist Aseptic Services

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our team. This is a band 7 to 8a progression post, ideal for a pharmacist looking to advance their career in Aseptic Services. This post offers structured career development, providing opportunities to gain new skills, take on increased responsibilities. The successful candidate will be supported by a dedicated education and training team, ensuring continuous professional development and growth. As you progress from band 7 to band 8a you will receive mentorship and support to help you meet the necessary competencies and milestones. The Trust places immense value on its pharmacy team recognising their crucial role in providing exceptional care and support to patients. This role offers the opportunity to work in the beautiful county of Sussex known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant communities with easy access to both the coast and the South Downs. The chemotherapy production unit at Worthing provides around 1500 chemotherapy doses to patients a month. Led by a highly supportive pharmacy team who ensure safe, efficient and effective service to Cancer Services and other teams within the Trust This is a really exciting opportunity to shape the development of the service at Worthing Hospital. With early discussions about a centralised Aseptic Unit within Sussex this is a perfect opportunity to be part of this project and shape the service to the Trust., As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of clinical, technical and administrative tasks, ensuring the safe and effective preparation of SACT medicines. We are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance for all our staff. Daily responsibilities:

• To support and maintain the work of the Aseptic Services Section of the Pharmacy
Clinical Duties:
• Provide specialist clinical pharmacy service to all cancer patients
• Work closely with other lead specialists in other localities and nationally for pharmacy services to cancer services to develop best practice.
Aseptic Preparation:
• Support/ensure that aseptic facilities meet the standards assessed by external audits
• Help develop and deliver a safe, efficient and effective pharmaceutical aseptic service
Quality Control:
• Assist other Lead Pharmacists in responding appropriately to internal and external inspections, Ensure the training of all staff within aseptic services to be competent in the preparation of all aseptic preparations.
• Identify own learning needs
Patient Safety:
• Monitor chemotherapy regimens and clinically check prescriptions prior to their production
• Ensure chemotherapy agents are manufactured to available standards.
  
  At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.