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Pharmacy Support Worker (Higher Level)
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS TrustWakefield, England, United Kingdom
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About the role
Melissa Dariany
Email: melissa.dariany@nhs.net
Phone: 01924 541381
About The Role
We have the opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join the Pharmacy Technical Service team at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust and contribute to the implementation of the Pharmacy Services strategy, striving for excellence to provide the highest standards of care.
The Pharmacy Technical Services team primarily provides aseptic preparation of medicines (including chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, adult and neonatal parenteral nutrition preparation) for patients of the Trust. The main duties include preparation of aseptic products for patients, dispensing of outsourced products, stock management, generating worksheets, and liaising with day case units to support the efficient running of the service to patients.
As well as being motivated and enthusiastic, the successful candidate must able to well work under pressure and as part of a team. Previous experience of working in an Aseptic Services Pharmacy environment is desirable and you will be required to have or be eligible to work towards an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
The closing date for applications will be brought forward if sufficient applications are received.
Please note that this role is not on the Home Office list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Main duties
Email: melissa.dariany@nhs.net
Phone: 01924 541381
About The Role
We have the opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join the Pharmacy Technical Service team at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust and contribute to the implementation of the Pharmacy Services strategy, striving for excellence to provide the highest standards of care.
The Pharmacy Technical Services team primarily provides aseptic preparation of medicines (including chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, adult and neonatal parenteral nutrition preparation) for patients of the Trust. The main duties include preparation of aseptic products for patients, dispensing of outsourced products, stock management, generating worksheets, and liaising with day case units to support the efficient running of the service to patients.
As well as being motivated and enthusiastic, the successful candidate must able to well work under pressure and as part of a team. Previous experience of working in an Aseptic Services Pharmacy environment is desirable and you will be required to have or be eligible to work towards an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
The closing date for applications will be brought forward if sufficient applications are received.
Please note that this role is not on the Home Office list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Main duties
- Assemble and sanitise products for aseptic preparation.
- Aseptically prepare chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, parenteral nutrition and CIVAS.
- Dispense Ready to Administer 'Specials' products.
- Accept prescriptions checking accuracy of patient details.
- Ensure that all information needed for accurate stock control, dose banding and prescription issues data is recorded using both paper systems and the computerised Pharmacy Information System (PIS).
Essential person specification requirements
- Reasonable Standard of Education Preferably grade C/4 or above in maths and English, if not, functional skills level 2.
- NVQ2 in pharmacy services or equivalent qualification or to undertake full NVQ2 in pharmacy services or equivalent training within 15 months.
- Experience in a Pharmacy.
- Evidence of good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Keyboard skills.
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application Guidance
We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Our Benefits
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Our Benefits
- Access to the NHS pension plan
- Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
- Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
- Extensive benefits and support, including:
- Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
- Home electronics scheme
- Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
- Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
- Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
- Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
- Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
- Career progression, training and support
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 7114 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~23k in sampleP25 £23kP75 £26k
£21kmedian £25k£26k
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