Advanced Senior Pharmacy Support Worker

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Advanced Senior Pharmacy Support Worker

Contract Type: Permanent

Under current Home Office rules, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Advanced Support Worker in our specialist Radiopharmacy team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their knowledge and experience within a highly specialised environment.

You will play an important role in the preparation and quality assurance of a range of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, working as part of a skilled and dedicated team.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, organised and committed to delivering high-quality work in a specialist environment.

You will have excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately while following established procedures.

You will also have the confidence to support and supervise colleagues, alongside the willingness to continue developing your own knowledge and skills.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day preparation of radiopharmaceuticals and will take on additional responsibilities for supporting and supervising colleagues.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing a range of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with approved procedures and quality standards.
• Supervising and supporting less experienced staff involved in radiopharmaceutical preparation.
• Performing in-process checks on the work undertaken by other team members.
• Undertaking quality control testing of finished radiopharmaceutical products.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, safety and compliance throughout all aspects of your work.
• Supporting the Senior Radiopharmacy team with the development and improvement of services.
• Contributing to the development of the service in line with NHS & commercial requirements including organisational objectives.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider Radiopharmacy and healthcare teams.
• Ensuring accurate completion of documentation and records in accordance with relevant procedures and regulatory requirements.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

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.