Pharmacy Support Worker

NHS; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join NHS Professionals as a Bank Pharmacist at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, where you'll prepare and dispense vital medicines for patients. Enjoy flexible shifts and access to training opportunities while being part of a supportive community dedicated to patient care.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Weekly pay

Access to training and development opportunities

NHS discount provider

Qualifications

• Certificate of Higher Education required.
• NVQ2 in Pharmaceutical Services (or in training to gain the qualification).
• 1 year experience in pharmacy required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense a wide range of aseptically prepared medicines.
• Dispense oral cytotoxic medicines and supportive treatments for cancer patients.
• Participate in environmental monitoring of the aseptic unit.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate of Higher Education

NVQ2 in Pharmaceutical Services

Job description

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

They care for over half a million patients every year:

provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics

nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services

regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services

deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,000 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for BHT.

Would you like to be part of this Trust?

Main duties of the job

Prepare and dispense a wide range of aseptically prepared medicines to wards, outpatients and the cancer day unit.

Dispense oral cytotoxic medicines and supportive treatments for cancer patients.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£13.13 to £14.92 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0042-81615

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital Nhs Trust

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP21 8AL

Job description Job responsibilities

Responsibilities for this role include:

Will accurately prepare and dispense a wide range of aseptically prepared medicines to wards, outpatients and the cancer day unit. Products include cytotoxic chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies and aseptic products.

Will accurately dispense oral cytotoxic medicines and supportive treatments for cancer patients using the JAC computer system.

Will participate in the environmental monitoring of the aseptic unit and daily, weekly, monthly, 3 monthly and 6 monthly cleans.

Will follow all legal and departmental practices including Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs), GMP (orange guide), COSHH and lifting and handling regulations and all Trust policies and procedures.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

Concentration when producing paperwork and dispensing medicines to minimise the risk of errors. Accuracy is essential in this area as the medicines used are cytotoxic and doses are calculated individually for each patient.

Routine lifting of heavier items e.g. waste bins, IV fluids, and 2.5L parenteral nutrition bags.

The ability to deal with frequent interruptions to answer the telephone, and deal with queries from medical, nursing and pharmacy staff, referring to more senior staff when appropriate.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care- be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly payto give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts/placementsat the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help -access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunitiesvia the Trust and NHSPs own academy.

Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Communitymeans youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

ApplyToday

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: £13.13-£14.92 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Certificate of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

• Pharmacy: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 81615

Job description Job responsibilities

Responsibilities for this role include:

Will accurately prepare and dispense a wide range of aseptically prepared medicines to wards, outpatients and the cancer day unit. Products include cytotoxic chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies and aseptic products.

Will accurately dispense oral cytotoxic medicines and supportive treatments for cancer patients using the JAC computer system.

Will participate in the environmental monitoring of the aseptic unit and daily, weekly, monthly, 3 monthly and 6 monthly cleans.

Will follow all legal and departmental practices including Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs), GMP (orange guide), COSHH and lifting and handling regulations and all Trust policies and procedures.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

Concentration when producing paperwork and dispensing medicines to minimise the risk of errors. Accuracy is essential in this area as the medicines used are cytotoxic and doses are calculated individually for each patient.

Routine lifting of heavier items e.g. waste bins, IV fluids, and 2.5L parenteral nutrition bags.

The ability to deal with frequent interruptions to answer the telephone, and deal with queries from medical, nursing and pharmacy staff, referring to more senior staff when appropriate.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care- be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly payto give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts/placementsat the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help -access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunitiesvia the Trust and NHSPs own academy.

Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Communitymeans youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

ApplyToday

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: £13.13-£14.92 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Certificate of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

• Pharmacy: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 81615

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NVQ2 in Pharmaceutical Services (or in training to gain the qualification)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NVQ2 in Pharmaceutical Services (or in training to gain the qualification)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital Nhs Trust

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital Nhs Trust

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)