Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Support
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 188-CL030126
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £24,465.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
- Closing
- 21/01/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 02/02/2026
Employer heading
Pharmacy Support Worker
Band 2
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
Join our team at the University Hospital Southampton as a Pharmacy Support Worker, where you'll play a vital role in assisting with the smooth operation of our oncology pharmacy. You will work as part of the oncology pharmacy team to assemble, manufacture and delivery oncology medication to our patients.
We're looking for individuals with a keen eye for detail, who can thrive in a busy environment and who has excellent communication skills.
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.
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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
Join Our Team
Make a Real Difference in Patient Care.
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our aseptic services team. This is your chance to play a vital role in delivering life-changing treatments to patients, including cutting-edge clinical trial medicines.
What You’ll Do
As part of our highly skilled aseptic team, you’ll:
Work in our state-of-the-art aseptic suite alongside experienced technicians and support staff.
Safely and accurately prepare treatments using aseptic techniques, following strict standard operating procedures.
Complete and maintain essential validations (spray/wipe and broth) to ensure the highest standards of quality.
Take ownership of daily documentation to keep our processes compliant and efficient.
What We’re Looking For
We want someone who thrives in a team environment, communicates clearly, and has exceptional attention to detail. Accuracy is key in everything you do.
Previous aseptic experience is a bonus but not essential. We’ll provide structured training, ongoing support, and the opportunity to complete a GPhC recognised qualification. This is more than a job it’s a chance to grow, learn, and make a real impact.
Why Join Us?
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. Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Be part of a leading teaching Trust committed to innovation and excellence.
Gain hands-on experience with novel and clinical trial medicines.
Access professional development opportunities and career progression pathways.
Work in a supportive environment where your contribution truly matters.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary, with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act)
- Required to lift and handle packages, weighing up to 15kg on a repetitive basis. (Reasonable adjustment may be made) Required to move pallets weighing between 500 and 600kg using an unpowered pallet truck daily (Receipts posts only)
- Must be able to commit to completing ‘in-house’ training programme within 6 months of starting. Opportunities to progress are available but may require additional qualifications to meet eligibility criteria to undertake additional qualifications
- Must be able to work late evenings, bank holidays and weekend working according to rota requirements
Desirable criteria
- GCSE’s or equivalent grades A* - C or 4-9 in English and Maths (If qualifications gained outside the UK evidence of equivalent standards must be demonstrated at interview)
- GCSEs in science-based or other role specific relevant subjects
- Previous pharmacy or laboratory experience (hospital, community or industry)
- Previous experience in health or social care (if not pharmacy)
- Experience in stock control i.e., receiving, maintaining and / or issuing stock
- Clinical trials or research experience (Clinical trials only)
- Use of till and / or handling money in a work environment (RSH posts only)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gemma Bradley
- Job title
- Lead Oncology Pharmacy Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
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