Job Description

The Pharmacy Aseptic Team at Worthing Hospital is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join us as a Pharmacy Assistant to cover maternity leave on a 12 month fixed term contract/secondment.
We are looking for someone who is committed to helping us deliver asafe, efficient, and effective serviceto patients and staff within our hospital and across the wider healthcare community we support.
No previous pharmacy experience is required- full in-house training will be provided. While it is desirable for applicants to hold anNVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services, this is a fixed-term post for 12 months;therefore, those without the qualification will not be enrolled onto the course.
Essential Criteria:

• You must have been a UK resident for the pastthree years.
• You mustnotcurrently be enrolled in any form offormal government-funded education.
• A minimum offour GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)is required, includingMaths and English Language.

Please ensure that your application clearly lists your GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications and grades, even if you hold higher-level qualifications such as A-levels, diplomas, or degrees.Certificates will be requested at interview.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Pharmacy team based in Aseptics, you will provide an excellent service to the Trust ensuring prompt and efficient production and supply of medicines. You will need to have a professional outlook and be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills.
Main Duties will include:

• Assisting with the production of labels, worksheets and the assembly of required materials.
• Disinfection of ingredients and materials for use in isolators.
• Preparing a range of aseptic products in a negative isolator.
• Working accurately and methodically in a busy unit to deliver treatments on time
• Performing effectively under pressure with an excellent eye for detail
• Carrying out training with other pharmacy assistants to perform environmental monitoring and cleaning of the isolators & rooms.
• Accurately dispensing outsourced IV treatments.
• Participating in our late, weekend and bank holiday rotas.

About us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Details
Date posted
13 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
279-7505728-OCT25
Job locations
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
MainDuties: * To assist in the preparation of batch sheets, labels and relevant documentation as required for the production of aseptically prepared drugs in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

• To assemble worksheets/labels and ingredients for the preparation
• To transfer items for production into clean rooms having satisfactorily completed aseptic assessment and validation.
• To participate in the preparation of aseptically dispensed products, having satisfactorily completed an aseptic technique assessment and validation.
• To assist in maintaining environmental monitoring records, cleaning records and other documentation processes as needed.
• To assist in carrying out cleaning as necessary.
• To dispense on occasions in-patient and out-patient prescriptions in accordance with departmental procedures.
• To assist in the ensuring that all records of production are made and filed appropriately.
• To assist with regular stock checks.

-- Please see & Person Specs for full details -- Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
MainDuties: * To assist in the preparation of batch sheets, labels and relevant documentation as required for the production of aseptically prepared drugs in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

• To assemble worksheets/labels and ingredients for the preparation
• To transfer items for production into clean rooms having satisfactorily completed aseptic assessment and validation.
• To participate in the preparation of aseptically dispensed products, having satisfactorily completed an aseptic technique assessment and validation.
• To assist in maintaining environmental monitoring records, cleaning records and other documentation processes as needed.
• To assist in carrying out cleaning as necessary.
• To dispense on occasions in-patient and out-patient prescriptions in accordance with departmental procedures.
• To assist in the ensuring that all records of production are made and filed appropriately.
• To assist with regular stock checks.

-- Please see & Person Specs for full details --
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• 4 GCSE's A-C including English, Maths

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services

Knowledge
Essential

• Good communication

Desirable

• Experience of working in an aseptic unit

Skills
Essential

• Able to perform calculations

Desirable

• Attention to detail

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• 4 GCSE's A-C including English, Maths

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services

Knowledge
Essential

• Good communication

Desirable

• Experience of working in an aseptic unit

Skills
Essential

• Able to perform calculations

Desirable

• Attention to detail

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Skills Required