Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Pharmacy Aseptics Team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are excited to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to develop their career in Pharmacy Aseptics.
UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression.
Successful candidates will be supported to complete the L3 Science Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship as well as a Pre & In-Process Checking Accreditation.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
This post is based at Adanac Aseptic Hub, our newly built Aseptic Unit. The role involves contributing to the accurate preparation, checking and supply of IV antibiotics (CIVAs), Parenteral Nutrition (PN), Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) and Clinical Trials and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP). Full training and support for completing competencies will be provided.
The successful candidate will have responsibilities for stock control, including ordering and maintaining levels of stock to ensure there is no disruption or delay to the supply of medicine.
Once the post holder has achieved their Pre & In Process Checking Accreditation, they will be required to support the on call service rota.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can demonstrate good attention to detail and self-motivation. Strong team work and communication skills are essential for working in Pharmacy Aseptics as well as the ability the follow procedures.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient Values
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- Numerate and literate e.g., GCSE in Maths and English Grade 5-9 or equivalent
- HNC (or equivalent experience) in a science-based subject OR 2 A level passes in a science subject OR BTEC level 3 in a science subject OR equivalent knowledge and experience of pharmaceutical procedures gained through work experience and training Experience of using stock management computer systems
- Level 2 certificate in relevant Pharmacy services or able to commit to completing within 15 months of being in post
- Able to start the L3 Science Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship within 18 months of being in post.
- Aseptic services experience or laboratory-based procedures experience
- Significant supervisory experience
Desirable criteria
- Pre and In Process checking qualification (PIPC) or achievable within 18 months of appointment
- Experience of using stock management computer systems
- Experience of ordering and stock control
