Pharmacy Assistant - Progression role

Pharmacy Assistant – Cancer and Aseptics PharmacyBand 2 – 3 ProgressionHours: 37.5 per week (all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working)Progression from Band 2 to 3The intention of the role is to progress Pharmacy Assistants into a Band 3 role once performance targets have been achieved.You Will Be Given Support And Training To Complete Set Competencies In Order To Become a Band 3. The Expected Timeframe To Undertake And Complete Relevant Competencies Is Between 12 To 18 Months. Tasks Which Must Be Completed To Progress Include Level 2 Pharmacy qualification completed via external training programme Completion of in-house validations including handwashing, transfer sanitisation and broth test. Completion of all in-house training knowledge training modules Completion of all dispensing activity logsIf successful, you be joining a supportive team that encourages both professional and personal development. Are you the person to help us make this happen? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.Interview date: 12.12.2025We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute''NHS Survey, 2024'' 7.10 out of 10 feel they experience a safer workplace and focus on wellbeing, supporting one another and prioritising over all wellbeing, this scoring has increased from last year. We are a department of over 100 staff providing pharmacy services through team-working and prioritising the needs of those we serve. Based in the Aseptic Unit you will provide an excellent service to the trust ensuring prompt and efficient production and supply of medicines.Duties Will Include Prepare a range of aseptic products when required. Carry out environmental monitoring and cleaning of the aseptic unit. Accurately dispense or check outsourced IV treatment, oral and concurrent medications. Dispensing for Inpatients, Outpatients and Discharge. Participating in the Pharmacy Weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH - News - Milton Keynes University Hospital -For further information about Milton Keynes please visit - Visit Milton KeynesFor further details / informal visits contact: Name: Amandeep Sandhu Job title: Aseptic Services Manager Email address: amandeep.sandhu@mkuh.nhs.uk