About this role
Job summary
Progression from Band 2 to 3
The 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 logs
If 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 - 10th July 2026
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Main duties of the job
Aim of the role
Responsible for performing environmental monitoring within the Aseptic Suite
Responsible for undertaking the aseptic manufacture of pharmaceuticals
Responsible for stock control of drugs and disposables for the Aseptic Suite
To perform, under supervision, all types of pharmaceutical work appropriate to the level of knowledge and experience, in order to participate in the provision of pharmaceutical services to our patients and staff.
To hold the required academic standard and technical skills of or equivalent to an NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services Skills
To act as a dispenser within our hospital pharmacy service, as required as part of our weekend and bank holiday service to the patients of our hospital and other organisations to whom we provide pharmaceutical support
Please refer to the Job Description attached for full details.
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About us
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.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Trust Responsibilities
To be part of the pharmacy team and work with staff within the pharmacy department and across the Trust to enable the objectives of the Trust to be achieved. To contribute to the Trust compliance with Medicines Management standards and the Clinical Governance and Risk Management agendas. To prevent avoidable wastage within pharmacy to help reduce the cost the trust pays resulting from wasted medicines Professional Responsibilities
To ensure the Pharmacy department is compliant with relevant statutory and professional standards on Health & Safety, COSHH, Clinical Governance, and Medicines Management by ensuring your actions take account of all guidance provided. To fulfil the duties assigned from time to time as required to meet the needs of the Trust, its patients, staff and visitors; to participate in rotas and flexible arrangements to maintain the services required as defined by the chief pharmacist or pharmacy staff to whom those decisions are delegated Please refer to the Job Description attached for full details
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge Essential
Education Supervisor / Train the trainer or equivalent
Desirable
NVQ level 2 Pharmaceutical Sciences (or BTEC, City and Guilds equivalent). GCP Training (or willing to undertake).
Experience Desirable
Experience of working in a Pharmacy aseptic environment. Education and training of staff Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department. Experience of using the JAC Computer system. Experience in stock control management
Skills Essential
IT Skills for dispensing, monitoring performance and reporting/audit Dedication to high quality patient care Flexible to meet service and patient need Meeting deadlines
Desirable
Good training skills Team builder skills Evidence of analytical and judgemental skills when faced with facts or situations requiring analysis e.g. managing urgent requirements or prioritising work to meet patient and organisational need Evidence of effective support for less experienced staff Evidence of implementing policies and/or proposing changes to practices or procedures for own area with an impact beyond own area and contributes effectively to wider policies and service developments
Personal and people development Essential
Positive Commitment to CPD Polite and courteous Professional attitude Initiative Self motivated and team player
Communication Essential
Good Communication skills, written and verbal. Evidence of ability to communicate clearly with patients, carers, hospital/ward staff and primary care or community health services and other organisations about medicines management or other technical information
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.
Employer details Employer name Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Pharmacy (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)