Locum Band 8A Aseptic Pharmacist - Shrewsbury
Job Title: Pharmacist – Aseptic Services Banding: Band 8a Location: Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Start Date: ASAP Duration: 3 Months with option to extend Hourly Rate: £35-36 Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 (TBC)
Job Overview
Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Band 8a Pharmacist – Aseptic Services to join the team at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled pharmacist with recent acute NHS hospital experience to support the delivery of specialist aseptic pharmacy services within a busy hospital environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the safe, effective, and compliant provision of aseptic products, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to maintain the highest standards of patient care and quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities
Provide specialist pharmaceutical support to aseptic services within the Trust
Ensure the safe and effective preparation, supply, and management of aseptic products
Support compliance with relevant legislation, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and local policies
Provide expert clinical and technical advice on aseptic services
Contribute to quality assurance, risk management, and governance activities
Work collaboratively with pharmacy, nursing, and medical teams to optimise patient care
Support the continuous development and improvement of aseptic pharmacy services
Qualifications and Experience
Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Recent and relevant experience working within an acute NHS hospital
Significant experience within Aseptic Services
Strong understanding of GMP, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements
Excellent clinical, organisational, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Enhanced DBS required
Additional Information
No remote working available
Candidates previously submitted for this role will not be considered; please do not re-submit CVs
Experience within a busy NHS acute hospital aseptic service is essential
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