Job Description

The closing date is 26th Oct 2025

Anticipated Interview date(s) 31.10.25

Job summary

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join our Aseptic Pharmacy Team. We provide high quality prepared chemotherapy products to our patients and are looking for a motivated, flexible and forward thinking Senior Pharmacy Assistant.


We do encourage flexible working so would accept applicants that can work a minimum of 22 hrs.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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The successful applicant will join our friendly team of assistants, technicians and pharmacists.


The post holder will work flexibly to deliver a Pharmacy Service in the Aseptic unit.

Aseptic services

Working in our newly refurbished aseptic suite at the Beacon Production Unit, this is a Pharmacy run production unit with specialist equipment to help prepare individual patient treatments.

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

Good general education to include Science, Maths and English at grades Ato C

Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post.




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Desirable

Experience in working in Aseptic production.


Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support staff- BTEC Level 2: Unit 7- Principles of Safe Preparation and Manufacturing of Medicines and Medicinal Products


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Experience

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Essential

Demonstrated experience of working as part of a busy team..


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Desirable

Any knowledge/ experience in aseptic production or working in clean rooms.


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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:

Amanda Sweet


amanda.sweet@somersetft.nhs.uk


01823342740


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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


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Band

Band 3


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Salary

24937.00 to 26598.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent


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Working pattern

Full-Time


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Reference number

184-OL-PU-3441


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Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA