Senior Support worker- Pharmacy Aseptic unit

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Senior Support Worker to join the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit. You will assist with manufacturing and dispensing ready-to-use, patient-specific aseptically prepared injections, including cancer chemotherapy, and maintain documentation in our clean room facilities.

This permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours per week) carries a salary of £25,760–£27,476 per annum.

Qualifications

• Good command of English language and numeracy.
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
• Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines (APDM).

Responsibilities

• Support workers in the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit in clean rooms preparing chemotherapy injections for patients with cancer.
• Complete documentation and perform complex calculations within isolators in the clean room facilities.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and ensure safe aseptic practices.

Skills

Good communication

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

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Senior Support worker- Pharmacy Aseptic unit

NHS AfC: Band 3

Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 382-NBC116-26

Site Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Town Blackpool Victoria hospital Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/09/2026 23:59

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.

We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.

We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.

Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Further information about our specialist service can be found via the following link.

• Good command of English language and numeracy
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
• Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines (APDM)

Experience and Knowledge

• Previous experience of aseptic preparation or clean room environments
• Previous experience of stock control

Skills and Ability

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal & written
• Manual dexterity – able to undertake aseptic manipulations
• Ability to differentiate between drug strengths, forms, names and comprehend batch numbers and expiry dates.
• Organisational skills
• Able to work at an isolator cabinet for long periods
• Able to work in clean room clothing following strict personal policies
• Able to move heavy loads
• Experience of following Standard Operating Procedures

Any invitation to interview will be sent to the email account stated on your application form.

If the role you have applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this as part of your pre-employment checks. Please note, you will be required to repay the cost on appointment. This will be collected via a salary deduction. You can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months from your salary or as a one-off payment on commencement in post. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £25.50, Standard DBS check £25.50 and Enhanced DBS check £53.50.

You are encouraged where possible, to register for the DBS update service. This is an annual registration fee of £16. By registering for the update service you will not have the additional cost of repeated disclosures.

Should you withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check.

DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions.

By submitting an application for this vacancy you are confirming your agreement to the above in the event you are successfully appointed.

The DBS Code of Practice can be accessedhere .

Please ensure that you read the Person Specification attached below as your application will be judged against this.

Please note that every effort will be made to keep the vacancy live until published closing date, though there may be instances where such interest is generated, that for administrative reasons the post may close earlier.

Please note that in line with national NHS guidelines this Trust operates a strict non-smoking policy. Members of staff are not permitted to smoke on Trust premises or grounds at any time nor take breaks during working hours for the purposes of smoking.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.