Senior Pharmacy Support Worker


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton, SO16 6YD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	1 Sept 2026

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Summary

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 NeededThe 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.

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