Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant Aseptic Services


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stockton, TS19 8PE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Oct 2026

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Summary

Aseptic Production Aseptically prepare and check medicines using fine judgement within a cleanroom environment.Aseptically prepare and check medicines using fine judgement within a cleanroom environment.(JD) Perform cleaning of all areas of the production unit, ensuring compliance with GMP and departmental procedures. Assemble, disinfect and transfer ingredients and disposables appropriately through the aseptic unit. Maintain high levels of manual dexterity for manipulation of pharmaceutical products. Quality, Governance and GMP Compliance Identify, record and report nonconformities to minimise disruption to unit activities.Actively participate in the identification and recording of nonconformities and advising senior colleagues of issues(JD) Analyse documented GMP observations and escalate deviations to senior staff. Participate in internal and external audits of the aseptic service. Ensure adherence to Trust and departmental policies, including infection control, health and safety, safeguarding and confidentiality. Documentation and Administration Prepare worksheets, labels and documentation using Ascribe and other systems. Assist with routine and complex documentation within the aseptic unit. Support the recording and analysis of data, both manually and electronically. Stock and Resource Management Maintain stock levels of medicines and consumables in line with operational requirements. Evaluate stock levels and support ordering processes to ensure continuity of service. Training, Competency and Development Complete all aseptic competencybased training packages and maintain validity. Undertake mandatory training and updates in line with Trust policy. Demonstrate aseptic activities to students, trainees and new staff when appropriate. Physical and Environmental Requirements Work in a cleanroom environment for prolonged periods, including sitting, standing and cleaning floors, walls and ceilings. Lift and handle pharmaceutical containers and equipment as required. Gown appropriately and enter cleanrooms via stepover benches in accordance with local procedures. Education and Training Undertake mandatory training, updates and competencybased aseptic training packages. Maintain competence within validity periods. Demonstrate aseptic activities to students, trainees and new staff. Hold, or be willing to work towards, a Science Manufacturing Process Operative (SMPO) apprenticeship / NVQ Level 2 an essential requirement for this post.

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