Senior Assistant Pharmacy Officer - Aseptics
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation TrustHalifax HX3 0PW3 days ago
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Job type
- Job
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pay
- £25,760 to £27,476
- Location
- Halifax HX3 0PW
- Closing date
- 8 October 2026
- Posted
- 2 October 2026 (3 days ago)
- Reference
- nhs-C9372-26-0504
About this role
The Senior Assistant Pharmacy Officer – Aseptics works within the aseptic unit at Calderdale Royal Hospital in Halifax, supporting pharmacy operations that directly affect patient safety. The role involves aseptic dispensing, manipulation of sterile products, processing prescriptions, maintaining stock, monitoring fridge temperatures, and carrying out quality assurance checks in line with Standard Operating Procedures. It also includes cleaning duties, waste disposal, and participation in audits and weekend or extended-hour shifts as required.
Applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills and a BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF), or equivalent qualifications, and be able to demonstrate prior experience in a pharmacy setting. A calm, professional attitude under pressure, meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills are essential, while an awareness of Trust policies is desirable. The post is permanent, falls under Band 3 of the Agenda for Change pay scale, and offers a salary of £25,760 to £27,476 per annum, pro rata. Flexible working arrangements are available.
Applications must be submitted by 8 October 2026 via the original advert.
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You'll find the full job description and how to apply on the original advert at beta.jobs.nhs.uk. Applications close on 8 October 2026.
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