Job Description

The role of the pharmacy Support Officer (QA) is a varied one, you will never be bored!You will be working within the Quality Assurance area within Pharmacy alongside the Aseptic unit, which is a specialised clean area within Pharmacy where injectable products are manufactured. These products treat chemotherapy patients or are used in diagnostic tests.You will be working both in the Aseptic Cleanrooms, carrying out both microbiological and physical environmental monitoring and within the QA area carrying out temperature monitoring and data entry.Main duties of the jobMain duties include:-

• Environmental monitoring of the aseptic unit
• Disinfecting and transferring work into clean room hatches and isolators.
• Data entry of paper and electronic records
• Daily and monthly temperature monitoring
• Approval release of aseptic consumables
• Approval release of the rental laundry
• Filing of prescriptions and documentation according to local policy andprocedures.
• Disposing of different types of waste, according to local policy andprocedure.

About usJoin us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!The Aseptic Unit is a specialised clean area within Pharmacy where injectable products are manufactured. These products treat chemotherapy patients or are used in diagnostic tests.The Aseptic service also supplies ready made chemotherapy, intravenous nutrition and other products to hospital patients. The Aseptic team consists of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Senior Pharmacy Support Officers and Pharmacy Support Officers. They all have an important role to play in the provision of high quality medicinal products to the patients.Come and join us and help make a difference.DetailsDate posted09 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salaryxc2xa324,169 a year per annum/ pro rataContractFixed termDuration9 monthsWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference number223-PSO-304Job locationsRoyal Shrewsbury HospitalMytton Oak RoadShrewsburySY3 8XQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled . Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled .Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• 4 GCSEs at grade 9-3 (A* to E) including Maths and English
• Hold or able to commit to completing a qualification relevant to the role within Aseptic Services or Pharmacy.

ExperienceEssential

• Computer skills
• Attention to detail

Desirable

• Work experience in pharmacy
• Stores / Stock control awareness
• Experience in cleaning/disinfecting the working environment
• COSHH

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• 4 GCSEs at grade 9-3 (A* to E) including Maths and English
• Hold or able to commit to completing a qualification relevant to the role within Aseptic Services or Pharmacy.

ExperienceEssential

• Computer skills
• Attention to detail

Desirable

• Work experience in pharmacy
• Stores / Stock control awareness
• Experience in cleaning/disinfecting the working environment
• COSHH

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