Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of 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.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Physical requirements of the post
Essential
- Required to lift and handle packages, weighing up to 15kg on a repetitive basis. (Reasonable adjustment may be made)
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English Grade 5-9 or equivalent
- HNC (or equivalent experience) in a science based subject OR 2 A level passes in a science subject OR BTEC level 3 in a science subject OR equivalent knowledge and experience of pharmaceutical procedures gained through work experience and training. (Experience must include extensive understanding of medicines management services and working at ward level).
- Medicines management qualification in assessing medicines for use 'POD' assessment or able to commit to completing within 18 months of starting (usually starts within 6 months of appointment)
- IT qualification or equivalent experience (using Word and EXCEL)
Desirable
- NVQ2 pharmacy services Or NVQ2 equivalent in pharmacy services (or currently working towards)
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Significant experience of pharmacy, with a focus on medicines management
- Significant supervisory experience
Desirable
- Experience of using JAC computer systems
- Experience of rota management
- Experience of data management
Values and Behavious
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Physical requirements of the post
Essential
- Required to lift and handle packages, weighing up to 15kg on a repetitive basis. (Reasonable adjustment may be made)
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English Grade 5-9 or equivalent
- HNC (or equivalent experience) in a science based subject OR 2 A level passes in a science subject OR BTEC level 3 in a science subject OR equivalent knowledge and experience of pharmaceutical procedures gained through work experience and training. (Experience must include extensive understanding of medicines management services and working at ward level).
- Medicines management qualification in assessing medicines for use 'POD' assessment or able to commit to completing within 18 months of starting (usually starts within 6 months of appointment)
- IT qualification or equivalent experience (using Word and EXCEL)
Desirable
- NVQ2 pharmacy services Or NVQ2 equivalent in pharmacy services (or currently working towards)
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Significant experience of pharmacy, with a focus on medicines management
- Significant supervisory experience
Desirable
- Experience of using JAC computer systems
- Experience of rota management
- Experience of data management
Values and Behavious
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
