Pharmacy Support Worker
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Aylesbury, HP21 8ALView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
The Pharmacy Support Worker is responsible for supporting the safe and accurate dispensing of oral cytotoxic medicines, supportive cancer treatments, ...
Support the provision of a safe and effective aseptic pharmacy service by processing prescriptions, maintaining accurate documentation, and complying with all relevant legislation, quality standards, and procedures. Undertake stock management activities, including receipt, storage, stock checks, stock rotation (FEFO), date checks, and reporting discrepancies. Assist in the safe handling, storage, and disposal of medicines, including cytotoxic products.
Maintain accurate records, support filing and archiving processes, and monitor environmental and equipment parameters to ensure compliance with quality standards. Participate in environmental monitoring, cleaning schedules, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control activities within the aseptic unit.
Assist with aseptic preparation activities, including assembly of materials and basic calculations where required. Adhere to aseptic techniques, infection prevention requirements, and validated hand hygiene procedures. Maintain stock levels, replenish consumables, and support general housekeeping duties.
Communicate effectively, respond to enquiries, escalate concerns appropriately, and seek guidance from senior staff when required. Participate in departmental rotas, mandatory training, performance reviews, and continuing professional development. Work flexibly across pharmacy services to support operational needs and continuity of patient care.
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 and Training
Essential: - Sound Educational Background or Recent course attendance and qualification received
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Desirable
- Ability to work to Standard Operating Procedures accurately and in a timely fashion
- To be literate & numerate
- To have a clean and tidy appearance
- To have a positive attitude and the ability to recognise and embrace new ideas
- Ability to work and communicate well within a team
- Ability to recognise limits of own competencies and to refer and seek advice from colleagues
- Ability to work in an organised and calm fashion in a busy environment
- To be courteous with all customers, both internal and external, including members of the public and other healthcare professionals
- Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner (verbal and written)
- Speaking to patients and pharmacy staff face-to-face and on the telephone
- Keeping accurate and legible records
- To have basic keyboard/computer skills
Experience
Desirable: - Recent employment In Pharmacy environment or Hospital environment
Special Circumstances
Desirable: - Ability to travel to other sites.
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
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