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Higher Level Pharmacy Support Worker
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
176-F-8319862
Employer
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Peterborough City Hospital
Town
Peterborough
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/11/2026 23:59

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North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust logo

Higher Level Pharmacy Support Worker - Peterborough

Band 3

Job overview

Are you looking to further your career in a specialist area? Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) is a fast-paced specialism, with new therapies regularly coming into use. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to join our small and dynamic Pharmacy team.  You must possess a full NVQ level II in Pharmacy Services or equivalent dispensing qualification.

Teamwork is essential to this role so you will be happy working at close quarters with colleagues in an environment that can be pressured and sometimes stressful. A desire to go the extra mile for patients is central to the ethos of our team, so you will have a caring approach and excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as being motivated to look for service improvements.

*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*

Main duties of the job

Provide technical assistance and support to the pharmacy teams across the pharmacy service, ensuring a safe, accurate and timely approach in all tasks undertaken.

Support the effectiveness of the technical aspects of the medicines management service and the safe and accurate dispensing of prescriptions.

Assist in the accurate receipt, storage, supply, issue and distribution of stock pharmaceuticals, including intravenous fluids to wards, departments and external customers.

Participate in the supply of medicines in the form of in and out-patient dispensing, including accurate prescription receipt, labelling and assembly, and ensuring prompt completion and distribution, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

 

Working for our organisation

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

If you are interested in this position then please read the full job description and person specification attached to this vacancy

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Level 2 pharmacy qualification approved by the GPHC or equivalent to include dispensing modules or equivalent dispensing course
  • Commitment to continuing professional development

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Knowledge of current medicines legislation
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of pharmacy stock control computer system
  • Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy
  • Experience of working in an aseptic unit

Key Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Good customer skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, using initiative and working to departmental Standard Operating Procedures
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to prioritise own workload effectively
  • Ability to deal with staff, patients and their relatives in a sympathetic manner and within competency

Other

Essential criteria
  • Appreciation of confidentiality issues
  • Ability remain calm and work effectively under pressure

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close earlier if it received a high number of applications and therefore we recommend that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Laura Simon
Job title
Principal Pharmacist - SACT
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01733 677306
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