Pharmacy Support Worker - Pharmacy Services

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 (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Support Worker to join the pharmacy team at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre (BWoSCC), part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Working within specialist aseptic services, you will support the preparation and supply of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and other injectable medicines. You will work within a highly controlled environment where attention to detail, adherence to procedures and commitment to patient safety are essential. The role is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, supporting the delivery of high-quality care to patients attending outpatient and day-case services. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• This is a permanent position, working 36 hours per week.
• The working pattern is Monday to Friday.
• The post is based at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre (BWoSCC), Glasgow.

Key Responsibilities

You will assemble trays and prepare materials for aseptic production in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), undertake authorised accuracy checking activities, including CEL 30 approved tasks, and support environmental monitoring and stock control processes. You will carry out routine cleaning and maintenance activities within controlled aseptic areas and liaise effectively with Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacists and other members of the pharmacy team to ensure the timely supply of medicines. You will maintain accurate documentation and comply with all relevant policies, procedures and safety requirements.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• 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.
• Previous experience working within NHS pharmacy services is desirable.
• Willingness to develop specialist skills within pharmacy services.
• Commitment to patient safety, continuous improvement and service excellence.
• Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme through Disclosure Scotland is required for this post.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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