Senior Pharmacy Support Worker | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A large healthcare provider in Southampton is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Support Worker for microbiological monitoring and lab support. Role includes organising samples, managing stock, and ensuring team coverage. Ideal for organised individuals who enjoy responsibility and teamwork. Part-time arrangements are welcomed. Closing date for applications is October 9, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in microbiological monitoring processes.
• Ability to interpret and report test results.
• Proven track record in pharmacy support roles.

Responsibilities

• Organise and track microbiological monitoring samples.
• Enter results into the database and report them.
• Manage stock and staff rotas as Senior Pharmacy Support Worker.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Microbiological monitoring

Job description

Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is offering a fantastic opportunity to join our team. This role involves microbiological monitoring and senior pharmacy support work within the Quality Assurance lab.

Responsibilities

• Organise microbiological monitoring samples, track them during incubation, read and interpret the results.
• Enter results into the computer database and report summarised results to the services.
• As a Senior Pharmacy Support Worker, take responsibility for stock management and staff rotas to ensure all required tasks are covered by a competent team member.
• Contribute to the Quality Assurance lab which supports five pharmacy manufacturing services, preparing specialist sterile medicines in dedicated clean room facilities. The services employ around 60 staff and produce 150,000 doses per year.
• Participate in Saturday mornings, Bank Holidays and extended hours rotas; part-time working will be considered.

About the Trust and Location

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities. The hospital is located on the south coast with connections to London by direct rail and access to the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

Candidate Profile

If you’re practically minded, organised and with an eye for detail, enjoy taking responsibility for your own work and being part of a team, this post is ideally suited for you.

Additional Information

All Pharmacy Support Workers take part in the Saturday morning, Bank Holiday and extended hours rotas. Part-time working will be considered.

This advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025