Aseptic Pharmacy Support Technician

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Scotland Township (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bursary / study support

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre seeks a Pharmacy Support Worker to assist aseptic production of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy and other injectables. You will work within a controlled environment, ensuring patient safety, accuracy and timely medicine supply, while liaising with pharmacists and technicians.

The role is permanent, 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based at BWoSCC in Glasgow, with training and development opportunities across NHS Scotland.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent relevant experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Good communication and team-working skills.
• Basic IT skills to support stock management and documentation requirements.
• Ability to work effectively within a controlled aseptic environment.
• Knowledge of aseptic preparation processes is desirable.
• Experience of medicines handling within a pharmacy environment is desirable.
• Willingness to develop specialist skills within pharmacy services.
• Commitment to patient safety and continuous service improvement.
• Membership of the PVG Scheme through Disclosure Scotland is required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble trays and prepare materials for aseptic production per SOPs.
• Undertake authorised accuracy checking activities, including CEL 30 tasks.
• Support environmental monitoring and stock control processes.
• Carry out routine cleaning and maintenance in controlled aseptic areas.
• Liaise with Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacists and other team members to ensure timely supply of medicines.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with policies and safety requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team-working

Basic IT skills

Aseptic environment

Patient safety focus

PVG clearance

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre seeks a Pharmacy Support Worker to assist aseptic production of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy and other injectables. You will work within a controlled environment, ensuring patient safety, accuracy and timely medicine supply, while liaising with pharmacists and technicians.

The role is permanent, 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based at BWoSCC in Glasgow, with training and development opportunities across NHS Scotland.