Senior Support worker- Pharmacy Aseptic unit

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit. You will assist in manufacturing and dispensing aseptically prepared injections, including cancer chemotherapy, and will work within isolators in clean room facilities. Comprehensive training will be provided, with support to develop relevant skills.

The role emphasizes accuracy, good communication, and the ability to meet strict deadlines as part of an integrated team.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy or manufacturing is advantageous but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Good communication skills and ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Willingness to work in clean room isolator environments.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and dispense ready-to-use, patient-specific aseptically prepared injections including chemotherapy.
• Perform complex calculations and manage documentation within isolators in clean room facilities.
• Support the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit and work as part of a team to maintain quality standards.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Chemotherapy preparation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

The Technical Services department within Pharmacy is looking for an enthusiastic individual to become an integral part of our Aseptic Service team. You will provide support to the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit by undertaking the manufacture and dispensing of ready to use, patient specific, aseptically prepared injections including cancer chemotherapy. You will be required to complete documentation, perform complex calculations and undertake intricate manipulations while working within isolators based in our clean room facilities

Please note this role will not be eligible for sponsorship as it doesn't meet the minimum salary requirements for a skilled worker visa, therefore you must have appropriate right to work in the UK or your application will not be progressed to the next stage of Recruitment.

Support workers in the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit work in clean rooms in isolators preparing chemotherapy injections for patients with cancer.

We require a person with a positive and responsible attitude to work, good communication skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines. You should be an enthusiastic team member but be able to work on your own initiative. Previous Pharmacy or manufacturing experience would be an advantage but is not essential as comprehensive training and support will be given.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Please note this role will not be eligible for sponsorship as it doesn't meet the minimum salary requirements for a skilled worker visa, therefore you must have appropriate right to work in the UK or your application will not be progressed to the next stage of Recruitment.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lara Scowcroft Job title: Aseptic Services Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01253952199