Pharmacy Support Worker - Aseptic Services

Job overview

Pharmacy Support Worker - Aseptic Services

Band 3

• hours

Permanent

Located within the grounds of Stepping Hill hospital is Stockport Pharmaceuticals Aseptic Services unit.

The unit is part of the regional NHS pharmaceutical production unit and holds Medicinal Product licenses with which the team provide a wide range of aseptic products both nationally and internally to the trust.

The unit also carries out the aseptic dispensing of products under Section 10 exemption on behalf of Stepping Hill Hospital.

The position available is for an Aseptic Pharmacy Support Worker.

The Pharmacy support worker role is a graded as a agenda for change Band 3 position, however linked progression from Band 2 – 3 will be considered.

For those appointed at Band 2, the progression will be dependent on the demonstration of Band 3 criteria detailed in the Person Specification

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route.

This is due to the position not meeting Skilled Worker Route and salary threshold of £41,700 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK

Main duties of the job

• To work in a large licensed Aseptic facility that provides a wide range of products to Stockport NHS Trust and neighbouring trusts.
• The Pharmacy Support Worker will carry out the routine preparation of all aseptically prepared drugs in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice.
• There is a requirement to carry out the technical skills necessary to perform these duties carefully and accurately, and to develop a conscientious attitude in order to provide a co-ordinated and effective service.
• The Pharmacy Support Worker will be required to undertake on the job training to develop the necessary competence, skills and knowledge to fulfil the job.

Ideally we would like you to have some experience working in a hospital pharmacy, a hospital Aseptic production unit, equivalent commercial Aseptic compounding Unit.

However people without Relevant Aseptic experience may be considered as full training will be given to the successful candidate.

Students welcome to apply.

Applicants seeking a career as a care giving professional need not apply as this role is not ward based and does not provide any direct patient care.

Working within a clean room environment attention to detail, manual dexterity and the ability to work in a controlled environment for long durations is essential.

When applying please provide suitability for the role in the supporting information section on the application.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.