Pharmacy Support Worker - Aseptic Services

Located within the grounds of Stepping Hill hospital is Stockport Pharmaceuticals Aseptic Services unit. The unit is part of the regional NHS pharmaceutical production unit and holds Medicinal Product licenses with which the team provide a wide range of aseptic products both nationally and internally to the trust. The unit also carries out the aseptic dispensing of products under Section 10 exemption on behalf of Stepping Hill Hospital. The position available is for an Aseptic Pharmacy Support Worker. The Pharmacy support worker role is a graded as a agenda for change Band 3 position, however linked progression from Band 2 – 3 will be considered. For those appointed at Band 2, the progression will be dependent on the demonstration of Band 3 criteria detailed in the Person Specification Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting Skilled Worker Route and salary threshold of £41,700 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK

• To work in a large licensed Aseptic facility that provides a wide range of products to Stockport NHS Trust and neighbouring trusts.
• The Pharmacy Support Worker will carry out the routine preparation of all aseptically prepared drugs in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice.
• There is a requirement to carry out the technical skills necessary to perform these duties carefully and accurately, and to develop a conscientious attitude in order to provide a co-ordinated and effective service.
• The Pharmacy Support Worker will be required to undertake on the job training to develop the necessary competence, skills and knowledge to fulfil the job.

Ideally we would like you to have some experience working in a hospital pharmacy, a hospital Aseptic production unit, equivalent commercial Aseptic compounding Unit. However people without Relevant Aseptic experience may be considered as full training will be given to the successful candidate.Students welcome to apply.Applicants seeking a career as a care giving professional need not apply as this role is not ward based and does not provide any direct patient care. Working within a clean room environment attention to detail, manual dexterity and the ability to work in a controlled environment for long durations is essential. When applying please provide suitability for the role in the supporting information section on the application. We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. Benefits We Offer To You

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Aniela Kasongo-Otshumbe Job title: Production Manager - Aseptic Services Email address: aniela.kasongo-otshumbe@stockport.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0161 419 5818 Rachel Walker PA to Head of Production rachel.walker@stockport.nhs.uk 0161 419 5659