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We are looking for a Registered Pharmacy Technician to join our team in the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit. The successful candidate will be involved in the maintenance of the cleanroom suite, aseptic manipulations and supervision of preparation for chemotherapy patients at the Royal Berkshire Hospital and satellite sites. Responsible for the supply of outsourced ready to use chemotherapy and other tasks associated with the provision of Pharmacy Cancer Services. We also welcome applications from Registered Pharmacy Technicians who have experience of working in an Aseptic Unit and would be interested in a Band 4 to 5 Progressive Post. To be the successful candidate for the Aseptic Services Unit Senior Pharmacy Technician you will be a highly motivated individual who is keen to join our Cancer Services team of Pharmacists, Technicians and Assistants. You will be able to demonstrate a significant amount of post-qualification experience of working in an Aseptic Services Unit, preferably in the preparation of chemotherapy and monoclonal antibodies, and will be prepared to work alongside our existing post-holders to supervise the running of the cleanroom suite. Experience of pre- and in-process checking is desirable. You will have good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, be enthusiastic to develop yourself and the team, and must be able to work accurately under pressure. You will also have proven team working abilities, be able to manage your own time effectively and demonstrate a commitment to CPD. The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006. It was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority. The Trust has a successful track record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, an area extending from Newbury in the west to Henley-on-Thames in the east, and including Wokingham and parts of Hampshire to the south and parts of Oxfordshire to the north. The Trust is Reading’s biggest employer. To participate in the provision of a safe, efficient and cost effective Aseptic Preparation Service for the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as part of a multidisciplinary team. To be responsible for the daily activities within the clean room. To assist in the management of the service as necessary.