Pharmacy Support Worker (Higher Level)

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join the Pharmacy Technical Service team. The role focuses on aseptic preparation of medicines, stock management, and supporting day case units to ensure high standards of patient care.

Candidates should have or be eligible to work towards an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services. The role emphasizes teamwork, ability to work under pressure, and adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• Evidence of good literacy and numeracy skills.
• NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent training.
• Grade C/4 (or functional skills level 2) in maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and sanitise products for aseptic preparation.
• Aseptically prepare chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, parenteral nutrition and CIVAS.
• Dispense Ready to Administer 'Specials' products.
• Check prescriptions and confirm patient details.
• Record stock control and prescription data using paper and the Pharmacy Information System (PIS).
• Liaise with Procurement about urgently required medicines and inform on supply issues.
• Organise delivery of medicines off site and take phone messages for staff.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Education

Maths/English grade C or 4

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

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 of the job

• 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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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.

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.