Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed team and be part of a developing pharmacy service.

This is a varied role in which you will participate in a rota based service, where you will have opportunity to participate in a variety of pharmacy activities including; medicines procurement, medicines distribution, medicines delivery and medicines module packing.

As a Senior Pharmacy Support Worker you will be responsible for supporting training and development of Pharmacy Support Workers within the team.

The service operates a shift pattern of working in which the post holder would participate. There is no requirement for weekend working.

Main duties of the job

To undertake a wide range of dispensing and related duties for patients and to use professional knowledge to ensure that such duties are performed in accordance with Good Distribution Practice. The post holder will support the Pharmacy Operations Manager in the supervision and training of a team of support workers who work within the procurement, packing and distribution of medicines within the Trust. The post holder will consistently work in an accurate, effective and efficient manner to support the provision of high quality service to patients, Trust staff and stations. 

Working for our organisation

Benefits we offer:

• Full training and a range of courses which you can book locally.
• Holiday entitlement of 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service, plus an additional 8 days bank holiday (pro rata for part time).
• Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Access to continual professional development within SCAS and the wider NHS.
• Occupational Health support and direct access to our Employee Assistance Programme as well as our own Health and Wellbeing Team.
• NHS Discounts in over 200 + stores saving money on holidays, days out, car insurance, restaurants, clothing and much more.
• Ability to join our staff networking groups (as a member, ally or just for interest).

Corporate Induction

It’s really important for us to ensure you have the best onboarding experience which allows you to feel a sense of belonging from the start. To help with this, we will book your Corporate Induction as soon as we possibly can (depending on availability).

All new starters need to attend our *Corporate Induction in person, this is held over one and half days from our educational centres based in: Newbury (Berkshire), Bicester (Oxfordshire) or Whiteley (Hampshire). More specific details will be sent to you once your start date has been confirmed.

*Please note – depending on your role additional training may be required following on from your corporate induction.