Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Advertising Date: 6th October 2026

Closing Date: 2nd November 2026

Shortlisting Date: 5th November 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Associate Foundation degree
• Current NMC registration
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Skills

Essential

• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
• Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
• Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record

Other

Essential

• Frequent moderate effort for several short periods of time such as manual handling of patients and equipment.
• Frequent concentration required for patient treatment and observations
• Ability to work within highly distressing or emotional circumstances eg end of life care
• Ability to communicate distressing information
• Ability to communicate in a challenging environment
• Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department
• Potential blood or body fluids exposure.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport Hospital

Town lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in the dispensing of aseptically prepared products, usually intravenous injections or infusions, in accordance, at all times, with GMP and SOPs. Use the appropriate specialised equipment for the dispensing of aseptic products, such as isolators, syringes, needles and other consumables, and protective clothing. The use of isolators and protective clothing requires the post holder to work in a restricted environment with limited flexibility of movement for substantial periods of each day. Assist in the receipt of prescriptions, accurately and according to safe working practices. Take part in the ward visits, i.e. liaise with ward staff and pharmacists regarding patients requirements. Prepare and assemble supplies of aseptically prepared injectable products for delivery to wards and departments. Prepare and set up aseptic products, e.g. total amounts of antibiotics required for the day can be set up, given identity numbers, documents and labels making sure that each tray is correct. Enter and prepare clean rooms, making sure that all required tests are carried out on a daily basis, and report any problems to Chief / Senior Technician, Aseptic Services. Assist in the provision of a high quality aseptic pharmaceutical dispensing service to all users of the service including the complex compounding of aseptic products including parenteral nutrition (PN), cytotoxic chemotherapy, special delivery systems, clinical trials medicines, intrathecal injections, Centralised Intravenous Additive service (CIVAs) items, and any other special aseptically manipulated products that may be required. Ensure that all volumes and additives are correct. Assist in monitoring and rotation of stock within the Aseptic Dispensing Unit (ADU), with particular reference to expiry date checks, availability etc. Check and order stock of sundries and record batch numbers on delivery. Comply with Quality Control (QC) monitoring, preparing plates/swabs for clean rooms, labelling and filling in documentation, and ensuring samples of products are sent for sterility testing to QC as per the schedule. Ensure that sufficient stocks of clean room protective clothing are available at all times. Clean down isolators once all the work has been carried out, following the clean down procedures. Label aseptically prepared products, then heat seal and prepare products for final check by a pharmacist. Ensure that ingredients and consumables are assembled, disinfected and transferred into and through the ADU appropriately, which involves frequent exposure to strong smells such as generated by alcohol 70% sprays. Monitor and record fridge temperatures throughout the ADU using the Everyware logger system. Receive and check drug deliveries ensuring their safe storage i.e. cytotoxic drugs / fridge items. Co-operate in the provision of necessary staffing within the ADU. Assist in the completion and filing of department documents. Use keyboard skills necessary for accurate labelling and data entry or storage of data on computer systems, e.g. charging of drug issues on CMM Pharmacy Computer System. Co-operate with senior pharmacy managers in the overall provision of an efficient and cost-effective pharmacy service. Assist in carrying out annual internal audit. Assist other members of the department in performing their duties. Participate in the provision of clinical trial data. Participate as necessary in on-call, weekend, evening and Bank Holiday rotas in response to the changing needs of the service. Provide cover in the dispensary as necessary, e.g. working on reception, booking in, answering telephone, taking in prescriptions, returning stock to shelves and bagging up for porters. Provide cover in Pharmacy Stores as necessary, e.g. picking stock. Comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the pharmacy and in all other areas of the Trust. Maintain current knowledge and keep abreast of relevant developments. Assist in the development of new processes and working arrangements as necessary. Utilise a high degree of concentration, physical skill and accuracy, with a narrow margin for error, required when carrying out manipulations. Work independently using judgmental skills and consulting a pharmacy technician or a pharmacist when required. Assist with the induction of rotational staff to the ADU, making them aware of correct SOPs and assisting in training. In accordance with the requirements of the Research Governance Framework, comply with all reporting requirements, systems and duties of action put in place by the Trust to deliver research governance.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

• Demonstrates 'We are Kind'
• Demonstrates 'We are Open'
• Demonstrates 'We are Inclusive'

Qualifications

Essential

• Completed and passed a full NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Services qualification

Desirable

• Undertaken primary level training for aseptic personnel (Principles of Aseptic Preparation and Good Manufacturing Practice)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Awareness of the range of duties involved in the post
• Knowledge of 'GMP' requirements in aseptic services
• Significant previous experience in Hospital Pharmacy
• Experience of working with computer systems

Desirable

• Experience in Aseptic Services
• Knowledge of stock control systems and rotation experience

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to manage own workload in order to meet service requirements
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team

Other

Essential

• Ability to participate in the departmental rota for late, weekend and Bank Holiday working

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached Job Description and Person Specification for main responsibilities and requirements.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC at the time of application
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications
• ALS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
• Speciality Certificate in Geriatric Medicine
• Evidence of higher learning (to Masters' level or above)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of a broad range of medical/surgical specialties
• Experience as a core medical trainee or has equivalent experience and competencies
• Experience of working in geriatric medicine
• Evidence of active participation in audit
• Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others

Desirable

• Active participation in research projects

Skills

Essential

• Experience of applying clinical knowledge and judgment and prioritise clinical need

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)