Pharmacy Support Worker

Job description

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

• Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
• Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
• Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients' own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.

Job overview

The Pharmacy Support Worker is responsible for supporting the safe and accurate dispensing of oral cytotoxic medicines, supportive cancer treatments, and outsourced pre-prepared medications using the JAC pharmacy system. The post holder will assist in receiving and checking deliveries of outsourced medicines, ensuring accuracy against delivery documentation and reporting any discrepancies promptly.

Working under the supervision of registered pharmacy professionals and the Accountable Pharmacist, the post holder will adhere to all legal, professional, and departmental requirements, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), COSHH regulations, manual handling requirements, and Trust policies. The role contributes to maintaining high standards of patient care, pharmaceutical services, and professional practice in line with the standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties

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.

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