Job overview
Pharmacy Support Worker - Aseptic Services (Band 2 progressing to a Band 3 after achievement of Level 2 accreditation and Pharmacy related experience and training completion)
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills to join our dedicated and forward thinking team.
Are you friendly, methodical, and with a good eye for detail?
Do you want to contribute to "an outstanding experience for every patient"?
If you can answer Yes to the above then we need you here at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust!
This post is within the Pharmacy department working closely with an experienced, innovative and patient focused team. We are committed to delivering high standards of service to our patients every time.
The person we are looking for will be enthusiastic, hardworking, and dependable, have good people skills and the ability to relate to staff at all levels. We are looking for someone to be forward thinking and keen to progress within the role.
We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate into our friendly department where our aim is to ensure we provide a high quality service and that staff feel happy and supported in their work.
Please note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.
Main duties of the job
You will be working in our busy unlicensed Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit, preparing a range of products across our Central Intravenous Additive service (CIVAs), dispensing of Parenteral Nutrition (PN), and making/dispensing of our Chemotherapy service including syringes and infusions. This role includes a number of support roles such as the daily cleaning of rooms and isolators within the Aseptic Unit, documentation preparation and general IT use including the use of the electronic prescribing system ARIA, and CMM for stock ordering and dispensing. Manual handling of stock, and light to moderate physical work are key parts of the role. This includes transferring stock and/or consumables into the Aseptic Unit, and also lifting of items such as boxes containing IV/PN bags. The role also involves some clerical duties such as filing, stock control, answering phone and other general admin as required.
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person specification
GCSE, or equivalent results in Maths and English
Essential
- English
- Maths
Desirable
- Some Pharmacy knowledge or background experience is an advantage
- Hospital or Industry experience is an advantage
- Experience in an Aseptic environment
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This advert is for Pharmacy Support Worker Aseptics with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust in Salisbury, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 - £27,476 per annum pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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