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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day working pattern to include weekends, evenings and bank holidays)
Job ref
223-PSA-106
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Princess Royal Hospital
Town
Telford
Salary
£24,465 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/02/2026 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Pharmacy Support Officer (ATO Rotational)

Band 2

Job overview

We are looking for a highly motivated, adaptable and conscientious full time Pharmacy Assistant to join our existing team.

We have a vacancy for a  full time, 37.5 hours per week post.

Previous experience of community/hospital pharmacy is desirable, however this may be an ideal first job opportunity as full training in all areas will be given to the successful candidate.

Your duties will be rotational between Wards Services, Dispensary and Pharmacy Stores and to aid in delivery of medications efficiently and effectively around the Trust.

The successful candidate will be expected to possess or study toward an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services. 

There will be a requirement to participate in extended hours working including weekends and bank holiday on a rotational basis.

Main duties of the job

  • To deliver Medicines to the wards and clinics of the hospital.
  • To deliver and collect controlled drugs to wards/departments in accordance with written procedures.
  • To ensure adequate stocks are maintained and replenished in all areas of the pharmacy department from various stores, maintaining all necessary manual and computer records.
  • To assist in the maintenance of adequate stock levels within the Pharmacy and to refer to the Senior Technician where appropriate.
  • To carry out   routine stock and date checks in all areas  of the department.
  • To ensure that items not supplied at the time of dispensing are supplied as soon as possible and records maintained of those drugs distributed by post or other non- standard  methods. Inappropriate delays are to be brought to the attention of senior members of staff      as necessary.
  • The following up of orders with office staff and liaising with senior members of staff as necessary.
  • To determine pharmaceutical requirements for wards and departments from a stock list and  assemble these orders and requisitions. Where required, to take orders back to wards and             departments and put them away in the correct place.

Working for our organisation

What can SaTH Pharmacy offer you?

  • Patient focused service
  • Supportive and friendly team
  • Opportunities for personal development
  • A department open to new ways of working

What can SaTH offer you?

  • To be part of a trust embarking on a transformational journey
  • A supportive environment to enable further development of your career and your skills.
  • A developing trust with recent substantial financial investment to develop the facilities and services
  • Access to our Leadership Academy

Our vision is simple

To provide excellent care to our communities we serve.

We’re looking for people who want to help us achieve this vision, who will help us make a difference.

So:

  • Apply today
  • Don’t miss this incredible opportunity
  • Hurry, as our vacancies expire soon!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Stores/retail experience
  • Reception/Telephone work
  • Cash handling/till work
  • Basic clerical work
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety at work including COSHH and Manual Handling
  • Hospital/Primary care work
  • Pharmacy experience

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSEs including Maths, English and Science (grades 9-4/A-C) or equivalent.
  • Willing to undertake the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

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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

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Charlotte Scott
Job title
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01952641222

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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