Advanced Pharmacy Support Worker

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

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 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post will involve working in our 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

To under go training to become a Science Manufacturing Technician and to become an Accredited PIPC checker.

Taking responsibility for the completion of daily documentation as required for an aseptic unit