Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 195-26-389-CLA
- Employer
- South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Pharmacy Department, Logistics and Pharmacy Unit
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 Pro rata, per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Pharmacy Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly established team and play a key role in the development of an evolving pharmacy service.
This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of pharmacy activities, including medicines procurement, distribution, delivery and medicines module packing. As part of a rota-based service, you will gain valuable experience across multiple areas while supporting the effective and efficient supply of medicines.
The service operates on a shift pattern, and the successful candidate will participate in the rota. There is no requirement for weekend working, providing a positive work-life balance while contributing to an essential healthcare service.
This is an office-based role in our Southampton office, remote working is not available.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
This role involves undertaking a range of pharmacy support activities, including medicines procurement, stock management, dispensing and preparation of medicines, module packing, distribution and medicines waste management across the Trust.
You will play an important part in delivering an efficient and high-quality pharmacy service, ensuring medicines are supplied safely, accurately and effectively to patients, Trust staff and operational stations. Some aspects of the role may involve direct interaction with patients, requiring a professional and customer-focused approach at all times.
Working as part of a dedicated team, you will contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of the pharmacy service while maintaining high standards of accuracy, efficiency and quality.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Receive, manage and distribute medicines across the Trust, including Controlled Drugs (CDs), ensuring safe and secure handling at all times.
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Support compliance with legislative, regulatory and governance requirements relating to medicines management, including Controlled Drugs, clinical trials and unlicensed medicines.
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Maintain accurate records and documentation for medicines procurement in line with MHRA regulations and Trust policies.
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Check and inspect deliveries, identifying and escalating any discrepancies, shortages or damages as required.
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Undertake a range of medicines management activities, including packing, labelling and preparing supplies in accordance with Trust licences and procedures.
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Monitor and rotate stock to minimise waste, coordinating the safe disposal of surplus or expired medicines.
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Maintain precise inventory records to support effective stock control and availability of medicines.
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Deliver medicines and pharmacy supplies to designated locations across the Trust, ensuring a reliable and efficient service.
Why join us?
This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in delivering a safe, efficient and high-quality pharmacy service, supporting frontline teams and helping ensure patients receive the medicines they need when they need them.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- 4 GSCE’s including Math and English grade C or above
- Obtained or willingness to work towards NVQ 2 in pharmacy services/pharmacy services assistant or Pharmacy Manufacturing course
Desirable criteria
- Obtained or willingness to work towards a Certificate in Medicines Management for Ambulance Trusts
Physical Requirements
Essential criteria
- Valid UK driving licence
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Familiar with computer systems and basic keyboard skills
- Experience of working as a pharmacy or medicines support worker in a healthcare setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in an Ambulance Trust setting
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Gawn
- Job title
- Specialist Pharmacy Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01869 817879
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