Job Description

Join our Pharmacy Team at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust!
Are you detail-oriented with excellent organisational skills and a passion for healthcare? We're seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our expanding specialised Aseptic Services team.
The Cancer Services Division at UHB delivers world-class cancer care to patients from across the country, with a range of specialised services in oncology and haematology, delivered by a team of specialist pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistant technical officers.
In this vital role, you'll be at the heart of our pharmacy operations, working alongside experienced Pharmacy Technicians to ensure patients receive safe, high-quality pharmaceutical care through meticulous attention to detail and adherence to strict quality standards.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a commitment to professional development in pharmaceutical services.
We encourage innovative working and actively promote learning and development, providing our valued staff with excellent training to become skilled, highly competent and confident in their job roles.
Join our team and help us build healthier lives through our values of being Kind, Connected, and Bold.
For further information or to apply, contact Louise Chamberlain, Pharmacy Operations and Performance Manager - Cancer and Aseptic Services: louise.chamberlain@uhb.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:

• Support the preparation and assembly of specialised medications in a clean room environment

• Perform specialised cleaning duties and essential environmental monitoring and quality assurance checks

• Maintain equipment and facilities to the highest standards

• Issue stocks and maintain good stock control in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

*Contribute to the department's continuous improvement initiatives
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details on the role.
If you have any questions, would like to look around or require any further information, please contact us to discuss.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
18 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 to 24,465 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1093452
Job locations
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached * Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached *
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• *GCSE grade C or above in Mathematics and English
• *Holds or is willing to work towards an NVQ level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) and BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science

Experience
Essential

• *Evidence of previous work experience relevant to the position such as warehouse or stores, reception duties etc
• *Evidence of experience within a team environment
• *Experienced in customer relations
• *Understanding of Health and Safety at Work, manual handling and COSHH
• *Understanding of dispensing, stock control and supply systems and processes

Desirable

• *Previous experience within a pharmacy setting
• *Knowledge of hospital environment
• *Knowledge of pharmacy environment
• *Understanding of pharmacy related computer systems

Additional Criteria
Essential

• *Attention to detail
• *Reliable
• *Punctual
• *Enthusiastic
• *Ability to travel to all UHB sites
• *Able to work under close supervision
• *Flexible to work in accordance with service needs
• *Committed to abide by the Trust vision and values
• *Able to lift moderate weights (up to 15kg)

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• *GCSE grade C or above in Mathematics and English
• *Holds or is willing to work towards an NVQ level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) and BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science

Experience
Essential

• *Evidence of previous work experience relevant to the position such as warehouse or stores, reception duties etc
• *Evidence of experience within a team environment
• *Experienced in customer relations
• *Understanding of Health and Safety at Work, manual handling and COSHH
• *Understanding of dispensing, stock control and supply systems and processes

Desirable

• *Previous experience within a pharmacy setting
• *Knowledge of hospital environment
• *Knowledge of pharmacy environment
• *Understanding of pharmacy related computer systems

Additional Criteria
Essential

• *Attention to detail
• *Reliable
• *Punctual
• *Enthusiastic
• *Ability to travel to all UHB sites
• *Able to work under close supervision
• *Flexible to work in accordance with service needs
• *Committed to abide by the Trust vision and values
• *Able to lift moderate weights (up to 15kg)

Skills Required