Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant - Aseptic Services
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
Only if it's SOC 3212
Ineligible
Going rate
Occupation not currently eligible
This role may qualify, but only under another code
Our best guess, SOC 7114, is not on the eligible-occupation list. The job could also be SOC 3212, which is on it, so we rate it Possible at most. Ask Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust what the duties are.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Ineligible 7114 (Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants) · 72% match
- Possible 3212 (Pharmaceutical technicians) · 25% match
About the role
The post holder will be part of a team whose responsibility is to safely prepare, under the supervision of an Authorised Pharmacist, a wide range of complex aseptic products to a high quality and with a high level of accuracy, utilising appropriate techniques, carrying out all duties in compliance with Rules and Guidance for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and with departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs).
The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change
Job description
Assist in the dispensing of aseptically prepared products, usually intravenous injections or infusions, in accordance, at all times, with GMP and SOPs. Use the appropriate specialised equipment for the dispensing of aseptic products, such as isolators, syringes, needles and other consumables, and protective clothing. The use of isolators and protective clothing requires the post holder to work in a restricted environment with limited flexibility of movement for substantial periods of each day. Assist in the receipt of prescriptions, accurately and according to safe working practices. Take part in the ward visits, i.e. liaise with ward staff and pharmacists regarding patients requirements. Prepare and assemble supplies of aseptically prepared injectable products for delivery to wards and departments. Prepare and set up aseptic products, e.g. total amounts of antibiotics required for the day can be set up, given identity numbers, documents and labels making sure that each tray is correct. Enter and prepare clean rooms, making sure that all required tests are carried out on a daily basis, and report any problems to Chief / Senior Technician, Aseptic Services. Assist in the provision of a high quality aseptic pharmaceutical dispensing service to all users of the service including the complex compounding of aseptic products including parenteral nutrition (PN), cytotoxic chemotherapy, special delivery systems, clinical trials medicines, intrathecal injections, Centralised Intravenous Additive service (CIVAs) items, and any other special aseptically manipulated products that may be required. Ensure that all volumes and additives are correct. Assist in monitoring and rotation of stock within the Aseptic Dispensing Unit (ADU), with particular reference to expiry date checks, availability etc. Check and order stock of sundries and record batch numbers on delivery. Comply with Quality Control (QC) monitoring, prepar
Person specification
Values
Essential
- Demonstrates 'We are Kind'
- Demonstrates 'We are Open'
- Demonstrates 'We are Inclusive'
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed and passed a full NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Services qualification
Desirable
- Undertaken primary level training for aseptic personnel (Principles of Aseptic Preparation and Good Manufacturing Practice)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Awareness of the range of duties involved in the post
- Knowledge of 'GMP' requirements in aseptic services
- Significant previous experience in Hospital Pharmacy
- Experience of working with computer systems
Desirable
- Experience in Aseptic Services
- Knowledge of stock control systems and rotation experience
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Demonstrates ability to manage own workload in order to meet service requirements
- Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
Other
Essential
- Ability to participate in the departmental rota for late, weekend and Bank Holiday working
About the employer
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
This role may be based at one of these CQC-rated locations:
- St Helens Hospital
St. Helens
GoodRated Jan 2023
- Whiston Hospital
Knowsley
Not Rated
Matched from the job description. Source: Care Quality Commission.
Where this offer sits in the market
Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants (SOC 7114) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~23k in sample- Middle half £23,088–25,896
- Median £24,752
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