Job summary
- Main area
- Kelly Wood
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-CLN180925
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Adanac Trade Park
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £27,485.00- £30,162.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
- Closing
- 10/10/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 29/10/2025
Employer heading
Advanced Senior Pharmacy Support Worker
Band 4
Job overview
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
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can demonstrate good attention to detail and self-motivation. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential for working in Pharmacy Aseptics as well as the ability to follow procedures.
This post will be based at the Adanac Aseptic Hub, our newly built Aseptic Unit. The role involves contributing to the accurate preparation, checking and supply of IV antibiotics (CIVAs), Parenteral Nutrition (PN), Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) and Clinical Trials and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP). Full training and support for completing competencies will be provided.
The successful candidate will have responsibilities for stock control, including ordering and maintaining levels of stock to ensure there is no disruption or delay to the supply of medicine.
Once the post holder has achieved the Pre & In-Process Checking Accreditation they will be required to support the on call service rota.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The completion of a Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship is essential for this post alongside working in the clean room to prepare, check and supply aseptically prepared medicines.
Provide advice, training and support to junior staff/healthcare professionals.
Support the production supervisor by planning and managing day to day workload.
Achieve and maintain competencies in areas of practice within Pharmacy Aseptics.
Stock control responsibilities using stock management systems.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- 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
- Level 2 certificate in relevant Pharmacy services or able to commit to completing within 15 months of being in post
- Able to start the L3 Science Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship within 18 months of being in post
- Aseptic services experience or laboratory-based procedures experience
- Significant supervisory experience
Desirable criteria
- Pre and In Process checking qualification (PIPC) or achievable within 18 months of appointment
- Experience of using stock management computer systems
- Experience of ordering and stock control
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kelly Wood
- Job title
- Service Manager- Adanac Aseptic Hub
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381 206090
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