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Pharmacy Higher Level Support Worker

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Wycombe / Aylesbury, HP21 8ALView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

7 October 2026

7 days left

Job description

Do you have experience in Aseptic production or in manufacturing, laboratory or pathology and would like to join our small but growing pharmacy techni...

  • To maintain an up to date broth test and hatch transfer validation in order to be able to work in the aseptic suite.
  • To prepare cytotoxics, monoclonal antibodies and other aseptic products on a day to day basis in accordance with standard operating procedures.
  • To ensure that handling and storage procedures are strictly followed for cytotoxic/aseptic medicines and that any spillages are cleared in accordance with departmental procedures.
  • Cleaning of isolators on a sessional basis.
  • To assist in the Quality Control and Quality Assurance of aseptic preparation area according to standard operating procedures

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

  • As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
  • We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
  • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

  • We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
  • As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
  • Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
  • A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

  • Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
  • Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
  • Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Education & Qualifications

Essential: - Sound Education background GCSE or equivalent; - NVQ 2 pharmacy services or equivalent

Desirable: - Other recent relevant qualification received

Experience

Essential: - Sound understanding of Good manufacturing practice(GMP)

Desirable

  • Experience working in hospital pharmacy or manufacturing
  • Experience working in a cleanroom environment
  • Experience in stock control and storage conditions

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to work to Standard operating Procedures in accurate and timely manner
  • Ability to work well within a team and work alone
  • Able to recognise limits of own competencies and refer and seek advice from colleagues
  • Ability to work in a calm and organised manner
  • Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and written
  • To be courteous with all customers including patients, members of the public and other healthcare professionals
  • To demonstrate sound numeracy, literacy and attention to detail

Special circumstances

Essential: - To participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas on a rota basis

Desirable: - Full driving license

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

23 September 2026

Last checked

25 September 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

BHN
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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