Pharmacy Support Worker (Higher Level)

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Stanley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension plan

27 days annual leave plus bank hols

Flexible working options

Employee health and wellbeing services

Onsite nurseries and childcare salary%

Job summary

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking a committed individual to join the Pharmacy Technical Service team and contribute to aseptic preparation of medicines, including chemotherapy and monoclonal antibodies, for Trust patients.

You will assist with dispensing, stock control, and liaise with day case units to support service delivery, while working under pressure as part of a supportive team. NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent is expected, with eligibility to work towards it.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in pharmacy services or equivalent, or to undertake full NVQ2 in pharmacy services or equivalent training within 15 months.
• Grade C/4 or above in maths and English, if not, functional skills level 2.
• Experience in a Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and sanitise products for aseptic preparation.
• Aseptically prepare chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, parenteral nutrition and CIVAS.
• Dispense Ready to Administer 'Specials' products.
• Accept prescriptions checking accuracy of patient details.
• Ensure that all information needed for accurate stock control, dose banding and prescription issues data is recorded using PIS and paper systems.
• Liaise with Procurement staff about urgently required medicines and inform patients and staff about supply problems.
• Dispense specialist hospital-only medicines and unlicensed medicines.
• Answer the telephone according to SOPs and re-direct calls as necessary.
• Organise and liaise with transport for delivery of medicines off site.
• Take telephone messages for Pharmacy staff with full contact details.
• Check and unpack stock requisitions and restock shelves.
• Train other staff in reception duties and participate in induction training of new staff.
• Daily and weekly cleaning of the Aseptic Suite.
• Contribute to quality control and environmental monitoring of the Aseptic unit.

Skills

Teamwork

Under pressure

Communication

Literacy skills

Education

NVQ2 in pharmacy services

Maths & English grade C/4

Tools

Pharmacy Information System (PIS)

Job description

Contact information

Melissa Dariany

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

About the role

We have the opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join the Pharmacy Technical Service team at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust and contribute to the implementation of the Pharmacy Services strategy, striving for excellence to provide the highest standards of care.

The Pharmacy Technical Services team primarily provides aseptic preparation of medicines (including chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, adult and neonatal parenteral nutrition preparation) for patients of the Trust. The main duties include preparation of aseptic products for patients, dispensing of outsourced products, stock management, generating worksheets, and liaising with day case units to support the efficient running of the service to patients.

As well as being motivated and enthusiastic, the successful candidate must able to well work under pressure and as part of a team. Previous experience of working in an Aseptic Services Pharmacy environment is desirable and you will be required to have or be eligible to work towards an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

The closing date for applications will be brought forward if sufficient applications are received.

Please note that this role is not on the Home Office list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Main duties

• Assemble and sanitise products for aseptic preparation.
• Aseptically prepare chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, parenteral nutrition and CIVAS.
• Dispense Ready to Administer 'Specials' products.
• Accept prescriptions checking accuracy of patient details.
• Ensure that all information needed for accurate stock control, dose banding and prescription issues data is recorded using both paper systems and the computerised Pharmacy Information System (PIS).
• Liaise with Procurement staff about urgently required medicines, and inform patients and other health care staff about supply problems / delays.
• Dispense specialist hospital-only medicines and unlicensed medicines which require accurate, detailed records.
• Answer the telephone according to Standard Operating Procedures and respond or re-direct calls as necessary.
• Organise and liaise with transport for delivery of medicines off site.
• Take telephone messages for Pharmacy staff recording full details and contact numbers.
• Check and unpack stock requisitions and restock shelves when required.
• Train other staff in reception duties.
• Participate in the induction training of all new Pharmacy staff.
• Daily and weekly cleaning of the Aseptic Suite.
• Contribute to the quality control and environmental monitoring of the Aseptic unit.

Essential person specification requirements

Qualifications

• Reasonable Standard of Education Preferably grade C/4 or above in maths and English, if not, functional skills level 2.
• NVQ2 in pharmacy services or equivalent qualification or to undertake full NVQ2 in pharmacy services or equivalent training within 15 months.

Experience

• Experience in a Pharmacy.

Skills and Abilities

• Evidence of good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Keyboard skills.

Be part of MY team

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application guidance

We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Our benefits

• Access to the NHS pension plan
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
• Extensive benefits and support, including:
• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Home electronics scheme
• Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
• Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
• Career progression, training and support

Skilled worker sponsorship

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