Job Description

The closing date is 10th Jul 2025

Job summary

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Accountable Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Team. We provide high quality support to our patients and are looking for a motivated, flexible and forward thinking Pharmacist.



This role includes taking part in the weekend rota.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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The post will involve working closely with the aseptic unit Lead Pharmacy Technician on delivering an effective and cost-efficient oncology service to patients and staff at Somerset Foundation Trust. The day-to-day management of the pharmacy aseptic unit will be the responsibility of the Lead Aseptic services Technician. The post holder will be working alongside other Deputy Accountable Pharmacists responsible for working closely with the Lead Technician to ensure that the correct level of pharmacist support for all aspects of cancer service delivery is provided.

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Pharmacy degree and Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council


Post-graduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent




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Desirable

Undertaken relevant parts of the PTQA course


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Experience

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Essential

Experience providing a clinical service to medical and/or surgical patients Evidence of multidisciplinary working Minimum 3 years post qualification Experience in hospital pharmacy Quality control/assurance experience



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Desirable

At least 12 months Aseptic Production Unit experience at Band 6 or above Experience of COSSH/special waste handling, health and safety legislation etc Experience of managing medical gases Experience of medical gas testing Experience of risk management Experience of health and safety issues



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Additional Criteria

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Essential

Computer skills including Power Point, Excel and Word Time management and problem solving skills Training and supervising staff Attention to detail Understanding how clean rooms and clean room equipment functions Able to write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Able to assess formulation and stability data Knowledge of chemotherapy such as to provide cytotoxic preparation services Understand concepts and applications of capacity planning Ability to change in and out of cleanrooms

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Desirable

Strategic overview Good presentational skills Ability to forward plan Experience in initiating and delivering audit assessments



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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.


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For help with your application, contact:

Rufus Smith


rufus.smith@somersetft.nhs.uk


01935384343


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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


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Band

Band 8a


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Salary

53755.00 to 60504.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent


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Working pattern

Part-Time, Full-Time


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Reference number

184-OL-PU-2784


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Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA