Job summary
- Main area
- Neurology
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-CL040326
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £25,272 - £25,272 per annum per annum pro rata
- Closing
- 18/03/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 24/03/2026
Employer heading
Pharmacy Support Worker - Logistics
Band 2
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
This vacancy does not meet the Home Office threshold for sponsorship; therefore we are unable to accept applications from candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
The Pharmacy Logistics Department at University Hospital Southampton have opportunities for enthusiastic, reliable and friendly individuals who can work accurately as part of a supportive team.
The main function of the role is to manage stock medicines for wards and units by visiting different areas of the hospital. This includes tasks such as ordering, stock rotation and expiry monitoring using IT systems. This role involves liaising regularly with pharmacy and ward staff but doesn't involve direct patient contact. As part of the larger pharmacy team we are constantly evolving to meet service demand.
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone wanting to pursue a career in pharmacy. You will be trained in-house, gaining competencies in aspects of pharmacy top up and distribution work. There will be the opportunity to gain a recognised accredited qualification in pharmacy supply if desire, but this is not essential for the role.
We are a friendly diverse team of approximately 20 people working together aiming to provide the best possible service.
The main tasks of the role are:
Stock management
Ward Based stock control
Keeping drug cupboards tidy and organised
Supporting projects to improve the service.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a physically demanding role based in a ward and store environment. Work on ward areas does not involve patient contact. You will be trained in-house gaining competencies in aspects of pharmacy top up and distribution work. There may be the opportunity to gain a recognised accredited qualification in Pharmacy supply if desired but it is not essential for the role.
We are looking for friendly and reliable applicants. You will need to have:
The ability to work in a team and independently;
Accurate working with attention to detail;
Good proven standard of numeracy and literacy;
IT skills;
A good standard of health, fitness and mobility as this work can be strenuous with periods of repetitive lifting at times; and
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Person specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary, with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act).
- Required to lift and handle packages, weighing up to 15kg on a repetitive basis. (Reasonable adjustment may be made) Required to move pallets weighing between 500 and 600kg using an unpowered pallet truck daily (Receipts posts only)
- Must be able to commit to completing ‘in-house’ training programme within 6 months of starting. Opportunities to progress are available but may require additional qualifications to meet eligibility criteria to undertake additional qualifications
- Must be able to work late evenings, bank holidays and weekend working according to rota requirements
Desirable criteria
- GCSE’s or equivalent grades A* - C or 4-9 in English and Maths (If qualifications gained outside the UK evidence of equivalent standards must be demonstrated at interview)
- GCSEs in science-based or other role specific relevant subjects
- Previous pharmacy or laboratory experience (hospital, community or industry)
- Previous experience in health or social care (if not pharmacy)
- Experience in stock control i.e., receiving, maintaining and / or issuing stock
- Clinical trials or research experience (Clinical trials only)
- Use of till and / or handling money in a work environment (RSH posts only)
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Customer service
- General IT skills
- Keyboard skills
- Literacy skills
- Numeracy skills
- Organisational skills
- Self-motivated
- Working under pressure
- Working autonomously
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sandy McKenzie
- Job title
- Senior Pharmacy Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
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