Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Join our team at the University Hospital Southampton as an Advanced Pharmacy Support Worker, where you’ll play a vital role in assisting with the smooth operation of our oncology pharmacy. You will work as part of the oncology pharmacy team to assemble, manufacture and deliver oncology medication to our patients.
We’re looking for individuals with a keen eye for detail, who can thrive in a busy environment and who have excellent communication skills. Attached is the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
Responsibilities
* Working in our brand‑new aseptic suite as part of a team of experienced technicians and support workers.
* Passing and continuing to maintain required spray, wipe and broth validations.
* Accurately and safely manufacturing treatments using aseptic technique (including novel and clinical trial medicines) following standard operating procedures.
* Covering reception duties when required, including greeting other healthcare professionals, taking phone calls and receiving and sending prescriptions whilst maintaining confidentiality.
* Taking responsibility for the completion of daily documentation as required for an aseptic unit.
Person Specification
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Essential Criteria
* 2 GCSE’s or equivalent grades A*‑C or 4‑9 in English and Maths (if qualifications gained outside the UK evidence of equivalent standards must be demonstrated at interview)
* NVQ 2 in Pharmacy or other Level 2 approved GPhC qualification for pharmacy support staff
* Supervisory qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience of supervision
* Previous pharmacy experience (hospital or community) or supervisory experience
* Must be able to commit to completing an in‑house training programme within 6 months of starting. Opportunities to progress are available but may require additional qualifications to meet eligibility criteria to undertake additional qualifications.
* Must be able to work late evenings, bank holidays and weekend working according to rota requirements
* Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act).
* Required to lift and handle packages, weighing up to 15kg on a repetitive basis. (Reasonable adjustment may be made) Required to move pallets weighing between 500 and 600kg using an unpowered pallet truck daily (Receipts posts only)
Desirable Criteria
* Other healthcare qualifications
* GCSEs in science‑based or other role specific relevant subjects
* Previous experience in health or social care (if not pharmacy)
* Experience in stock control i.e., receiving, maintaining and/or issuing stock
* Clinical trials or research experience (Clinical trials only)
* Use of till and/or handling money in a work environment (RSH posts only)
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