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.
Join our team at the University Hospital Southampton as a 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 delivery 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 has excellent communication skills.
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.
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.
What you’ll do
The post will involve working in our brand-new aseptic suite as part of a team of experienced technicians and support workers. Your main duties will include:
• 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 in and sending prescriptions whilst maintaining confidentiality
• Taking responsibility for the completion of daily documentation as required for an aseptic unit
What we’re looking for
We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills who is a good team player. You will need to be accurate in your working with a strong attention to detail.
Previous aseptic experience would be an advantage, but an opportunity to develop will be provided to help your skills to evolve. We are keen to encourage you to develop as a person by offering you structured training and all the support and encouragement, you’d expect from a leading teaching Trust. You will also be offered the opportunity to complete a GPhC recognised qualification.
This advert closes on Thursday 13 Mar 2025