Senior Pharmacy Support Worker | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Salary:	£25,760 - 27,476 Per Annum Pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Southampton, SO16 6YD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Aug 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

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Summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Senior Pharmacy Support Worker

Contract Type: Permanent

Under current Home Office rules, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in aseptic Pharmacy team and play a key role in contributing to the safe, accurate and timely preparation and supply of aseptic medicines for patients.

Working as part of an experienced and supportive aseptic team, you will supervise and support Pharmacy Support Workers and trainees, helping to develop their skills and knowledge while promoting and maintaining Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards in all aspects of your work.

You will also contribute to stock management, support the Quality Management System, and participate in the continuous improvement of aseptic services to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety and patient care.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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In this role, your key responsibilities will include supporting the preparation and supply of high-quality aseptic medicines, ensuring products are prepared, compounded and packaged accurately and in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.

You will provide day-to-day supervision and support to Pharmacy Support Workers, acting as a role model to promote safe working practices and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

The role includes responsibility for stock control and inventory management, ensuring medicines and consumables are ordered, stored and rotated appropriately to maintain service continuity and minimise waste.

What Experience/Skills Are Needed

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience working within a pharmacy environment, with a good understanding of medicines handling and stock management processes.

• Knowledge of, or willingness to develop knowledge of, aseptic services and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.

• Experience of supervising, supporting or training colleagues, with the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a team.

• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to follow procedures accurately while maintaining high standards of quality and patient safety.

This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Sep 2026

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