Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level

NHS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a committed individual for the Pharmacy Aseptic Services team. The role involves preparing injectable medicines, maintaining high standards of safety and accuracy in a cleanroom environment. The successful candidate should have or be willing to obtain NVQ2 in pharmacy services. This position offers a supportive work environment with access to NHS benefits, emphasizing quality patient care and teamwork.

Benefits

Access to NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Onsite nurseries and childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Must be able to work methodically and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Evidence of good literacy and numeracy skills is required.
• Physical ability to perform duties, including accessing stock at various heights.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and prepare a range of injectable products within a cleanroom environment.
• Ensure accurate stock control and adhere to safety guidelines for chemotherapy medicines.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals and patients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Grade C/4 or above in maths and English

NVQ2 in pharmacy services or equivalent qualification

Job description

We have an opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our progressive Pharmacy Aseptic Services team at Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust. The Aseptic Services team works within a clean room environment based in pharmacy and therefore has little patient contact. The candidate must have or be willing and able to work towards the Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills qualification. The Aseptic Services is responsible for the preparation of high quality injectable medicines for the patients within our Trust including chemotherapy, nutrition and antibiotic infusions. The Aseptic Services team also works closely with the Pharmacy Research department and actively contributes to the delivery of high quality research within the Trust into new injectable treatments. The main duties of this role include dispensing and preparing a range of injectable products within a cleanroom environment, calculating doses and generating worksheets and labels, and labelling prepared products as well as communicating with a wide range of people via telephone and email. As well as being motivated and enthusiastic, the successful candidate must be able to work methodically, accurately and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and dexterity for the aseptic preparation of products. Previous experience of working in a hospital Pharmacy is desirable.

Main duties of the job

Co‑ordination and Receptionist duties (Prescription receipt, distribution, telephone enquiries, filing). Contribute to the efficient delivery of the Pharmacy Service to Patients and Wards and Departments both within the Trust and other healthcare organisations. Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours (available on the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the role, maintaining the public confidence. Accept prescriptions checking accuracy of patient details. Assemble, sanitise and prepare a range of injectable medicines including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition. Dispense medicines for patients following guidelines, under the supervision of the Pharmacy Technicians, with the final check by a Checking Technician or Pharmacist. 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). Dispense oral and dose‑banded chemotherapy medicines taking necessary precautions detailed in standard operating procedures. Organise and liaise with transport for delivery of medicines off‑site.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work‑life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer‑friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job responsibilities

• 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
• Evidence of good literacy and numeracy skills
• Physically able to perform the duties of the post e.g., visit wards throughout the hospital and access stock from high and low shelving.
• Must be able to work methodically and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. Able to communicate well verbally with other healthcare professionals and patients some of whom may have barriers to understanding. Must be able to deal sensitively with all patients some of whom may be severely ill or distressed by their condition.
• Pleasant and helpful manner.
• Must possess initiative.
• Able to work well within a team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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.