Job Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Main duties of the job
The Pharmacy Aseptics Team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are excited to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to develop their career in Pharmacy Aseptics.
UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression.
Successful candidates will be supported to complete the L3 Science Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship as well as a Pre & In-Process Checking Accreditation.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient Values
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Numerate and literate e.g., GCSE in Maths and English Grade 5-9 or equivalent
- HNC (or equivalent experience) in a science-based subject OR 2 A level passes in a science subject OR BTEC level 3 in a science subject OR equivalent knowledge and experience of pharmaceutical procedures gained through work experience and trainingExperience of using stock management computer systems
- Level 2 certificate in relevant Pharmacy services or able to commit to completing within 15 months of being in post
- Able to start the L3 Science Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship within 18 months of being in post.
- Aseptic services experience or laboratory-based procedures experience
- Significant supervisory experience
Desirable
- Pre and In Process checking qualification (PIPC) or achievable within 18 months of appointment
- Experience of using stock management computer systems
- Experience of ordering and stock control
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 16 June 2025
