Job Overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role. Main duties of the job Are you looking for a new challenge and a chance to expand your knowledge and experience within a pharmacy environment? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Advanced Senior Pharmacy Support Worker to join our dynamic, forward thinking Oncology aseptic team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. Attached you will find 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. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. Working for our organisation As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities The Oncology Pharmacy service provides a range of systemic anti-cancer therapies to both adult and paediatric inpatients and outpatients. We have a friendly team of registered pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and support workers who work alongside a dedicated team of QA staff and training technicians. This is an exciting role, which has recently been developed to offer non-registered individuals, who are interested in aseptics, an opportunity to build their knowledge and experience through on the job training and attendance on external courses. Your Responsibilities What you’ll do You will be required to work in our brand-new aseptic suite assisting with the preparation of aseptically prepared products and working towards achieving your PIPC (pre and in-process checking) qualification, which on completion will enable you to perform quality checks on manufactured products in the unit. You will be expected to support our team of pharmacy technicians to help co-ordinate staff to ensure efficient workflow, organise and prioritise treatments to prevent patient delays and to ensure that all processes are followed as per our standard operating procedures. In addition to this, you will be enrolled onto a 24-month training program to develop your aseptic skills, which on completion will lead to registration with ‘The Science Council’ as a ‘Science Manufacturing Technician.’ What we’re looking for We are looking for a highly motivated individual who displays positivity and leadership within a team. You must be professional and act as a good role model, whilst exhibiting a supportive nature to your peers. You need to be accurate in your working with a good attention to detail and have good communication skills. You will be expected to integrate and make a positive contribution to the team who lead the pharmacy service to cancer care. The core hours of our service are Monday to Friday 8.30 to 17.00 and Saturdays 9.00 to 13.00; however, our department is moving towards 7 day working and all staff are required to contribute to extended hours, weekends and Bank Holidays. On completion of your PIPC qualification you will also be expected to contribute towards our oncall rota. Future service development may require cross or off site working Person specification Trust Values Essential criteria Patients First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications / Training Required Essential criteria Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English A to C or equivalent HNC (or equivalent) in a science based subject OR 2 A Level passes (or equivalent) in a science subject OR equivalent knowledge and experience of aseptic pharmaceutical procedures gained through work experience and training (experience must include extensive understanding of clean room processes and aseptic operations). NVQ2 Pharmacy Services or able to commit to completing within 18 months of starting (usually starts within 6 months of appointment) Pre and In process checking qualification (PIPC) or achievable within 18 months of appointment Desirable criteria NHS Improvement Fundamentals 101 – Quality Improvement Theory NHS Improvement Fundamentals 201 – Quality Improvement Tools Previous or relevant experience necessary Essential criteria Aseptic services experience or laboratory-based procedures experience To demonstrate ability to follow processes and problem solve Dealing with customers/patients Desirable criteria Dispensing of medicines Experience of JAC or similar computer /stock control system Experience of ordering and stock control Checking of medicines (ACPT or PIPC qualification) Aptitudes And Skills Required Essential criteria Communicate effectively with others both in speaking and in writing Ability to provide both positive and constructive feedback with regards to errors/practice Attention to detail and accurate in work e.g. dispensing SACT, performing dosage calculations Must be able to work on own initiative Able to demonstrate ability to problem solve using a range of options Ability to follow procedures To recognise own limitations and to be able to refer when appropriate Demonstrates being able to organise workload and prioritise effectively Able to work effectively under pressure Polite and friendly Reliable and punctual Flexible and adaptable - particularly able to work in busy, noisy and changing environments Tactful and show empathy Professional in appearance and behaviour Good role model Positive attitude Good team player Desirable criteria Participation in team meetings