Aseptic Pharmacy Support Technician

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Development opportunities

Employee support services

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) invites applications for a Pharmacy Support Worker to join the pharmacy team at Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre in Glasgow. The role focuses on aseptic preparation and supply of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and other injectable medicines within a tightly controlled environment.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting safety, accuracy, and timely medicine supply for outpatient and day-case services.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent relevant experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Good communication and team‑working skills.
• Basic IT skills to support stock management and documentation requirements.
• Ability to work effectively within a controlled aseptic environment.
• Knowledge of aseptic preparation processes is desirable.
• Experience of medicines handling within a pharmacy environment is desirable.
• Previous experience working within NHS pharmacy services is desirable.
• Willingness to develop specialist skills within pharmacy services.
• Commitment to patient safety, continuous improvement and service excellence.
• Membership of the PVG Scheme through Disclosure Scotland is required for this post.

Responsibilities

• Assemble trays and prepare materials for aseptic production in accordance with SOPs.
• Undertake authorised accuracy checking activities, including CEL 30 approved tasks.
• Support environmental monitoring and stock control processes.
• Carry out routine cleaning and maintenance activities within controlled aseptic areas.
• Liaise effectively with Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacists and other members of the pharmacy team to ensure timely supply of medicines.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all relevant policies, procedures and safety requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic IT skills

Aseptic environment

NHS pharmacy experience desirable

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) invites applications for a Pharmacy Support Worker to join the pharmacy team at Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre in Glasgow. The role focuses on aseptic preparation and supply of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and other injectable medicines within a tightly controlled environment.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting safety, accuracy, and timely medicine supply for outpatient and day-case services.