# Pharmacy Support Worker - Aseptic Services > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-support-worker-aseptic-services/61f9070d-fd9c-472c-91aa-7a8d59b1eac6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-support-worker-aseptic-services/61f9070d-fd9c-472c-91aa-7a8d59b1eac6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Stepping Hill Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Pharmacy assistant - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** pro rata per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-25T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-11T16:00:47.586Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Stockport/Stockport_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Aseptic_Services/Aseptic_Services-v8194651 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8194651?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.stockport.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Awareness of Health & Safety / COSHH - Knowledge of Aseptics - Knowledge of technical procedures at NVQ Level II - Pharmacy Services - Knowledge of Equality & Diversity **Desirable** - Awareness of GMP / GLP / GDP - Knowledge of dispensing procedures ### Experience **Desirable** - Experience in an NHS hospital pharmacy environment. - Computer Experience (Ascribe) - Automated Dispensing ### Qualification **Essential** - Evidence of a recognised qualification Maths/English - NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or Science Manufacturing Process Operative qualification **Desirable** - Computer Qualification - Recognised science qualification ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Demonstrates an enthusiastic and motivated approach to work. - Demonstrates a good standard of verbal and written English. - Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail - Able to work unsupervised, under pressure and prioritise workload - Demonstrates good communication skills - Can deliver results in a timely manner - Can be relied upon to complete tasks and objectives to consistently high standards **Desirable** - Worked within a team environment ## Documents - [jd + ps (pdf, 378.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10500083) - [candidate pack (pdf, 310.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2576) - [applicant guide (pdf, 224.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1756) - [our behaviours - care (pdf, 218.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1757) - [pharmacy career pathways (pdf, 559.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2749) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.