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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
427-7639434
Employer
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Untied Hospital
Town
Bath,
Salary
£24,465 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/01/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust logo

Aseptic Services Assistant

Band 2

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to join our growing team of Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians. The post holders will be involved in a broad range of activities in the Aseptic Services Unit of the Pharmacy, which will be the primary base. 

We are looking for individuals who thrive working in a fast-paced environment,  are flexible and have a positive attitude; with an enthusiasm to develop their skills and support an ever-evolving team.

If you can work as part of a team but also demonstrate working on your own initiative in a professional and timely manner, and display the Trust values, we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Assist in the delivery of a safe, effective and efficient aseptic dispensing service in 
accordance with the SOP’s of the unit. Working under the direction of the senior technical 
staff.
• Comply with all requirements for environmental monitoring in the aseptic unit, including 
sessional monitoring, daily monitoring, weekly monitoring and less frequent monitoring as 
outlined in aseptic unit procedures.
• Carry out the essential regular quality assurance program according to SOP’s and 
complete accurately any required paperwork.
• Complete daily and sessional records of room air pressures, room temperatures and 
fridge temperatures. Alerting senior members of the aseptic services team of any 
measurements which are outside accepted limits.
• Undertake regular cleaning of the aseptics unit according to SOP’s. This involves daily, 
weekly and monthly intensive specialist cleaning.
• Assemble ingredients for items to be made according to the worksheet and SOP’s, noting 
down accurately batch numbers and expiry dates, checking for any particles, 
discolouration or breakages.
• Assist with the operation of specialist equipment involved in the aseptic services unit.
• Assist with the completion of all required documentation.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • Good general standard of education demonstrating numeracy and literacy
  • Willing to complete a comprehensive training and competency programme.
  • Willing to complete Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services.
Desirable criteria
  • Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of working in a pharmacy
  • Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerWomens Staff Network

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Samantha Ottaway
Job title
Lead Aseptic Services Technician
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01225 824130
Additional information

For further information, or to arrange a visit, please contact Samantha Ottaway on 01225 824130 or alternatively email [email protected].

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