Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Support Worker - Dispensary

Salisbury; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a meticulous Pharmacy Support Worker to join the inpatient dispensary as a Final Accuracy Checker (FAC). This Band 4, part-time role focuses on dispensing accuracy and patient safety, with full training and a nationally recognised FAC program.

You will work in a state-of-the-art robotic dispensary, supporting the Senior/Chief Technician and contributing to a high standard of pharmaceutical care within hospital services.

Qualifications

• BTec level 2 Dispensary qualification.
• GCSE English and Maths grade C or above, or equivalent.
• Relevant training and experience in a Hospital Pharmacy environment.
• Experience in use of CMM (JAC) pharmacy computer system.

Responsibilities

• Undertake final accuracy checking and a range of other technical pharmaceutical activities in the dispensary, including the preparation, dispensing and issuing of medicines (including clinical trial products and CDs) in response to prescriptions or requisitions, in line with local SOPs under supervision.
• This post offers a career development path with progression opportunities within our robotic dispensary setting.
• Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full duties and responsibilities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Pharmacy knowledge

Teamwork

Education

BTec level 2 Dispensary qualification

GCSE English and Maths (C or above)

Tools

CMM (JAC) pharmacy computer system

Job description

Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Support Worker - Dispensary

Band 4

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 25 hours per week (Bank holidays & weekends on a rota basis) Job ref 269-SFT9944-A

Site Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Town Salisbury Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata if part time Salary period Yearly Closing 21/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

Are you an experienced Pharmacy Support Workerwith a passion for patient safety we are seeking a meticulous and dedicated non-registrantFinal Accuracy Checker (FAC) to join our busy pharmacy team? In this vital role, you will ensure the highest standards of dispensing accuracy, directly impacting patient care every day.

Full training will be given, and the successful candidate will be required to undertake a nationally recognised Final Accuracy Checking Program.

Our friendly, well established, hard working team in the inpatient dispensary is excited to offer this new opportunity to a like minded enthusiastic, flexible, individual to take on this role.

So if this sounds like you, and you are looking to develop your skills and progress your career within hospital, we'd love to hear from you.

This position is open to candidates from community or hospital background. GPhC registered pharmacy technician's may also apply.

Please note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

Main duties of the job

To undertake final accuracy checking and a range of other technical pharmaceutical activities in the dispensary, including the preparation, dispensing and issuing of medicines (including clinical trial products and CDs) in response to prescriptions or requisitions, in line with local standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the supervision of the Senior Technician or Chief Technician support services.

This new non registrant support worker post offers an opportunity for career development working in our state of the art robotic dispensary.

For anyone looking for a role with plenty of variety and a stepping stone route for career progression this is the role for.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.

With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.

We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.

Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualification & Registration

• BTec level 2 Dispensary qualification
• GCSE English and Maths grade C or above, or equivalent.
• Relevant training and experience in a Hospital Pharmacy environment
• Experience in use of CMM (JAC) pharmacy computer system

We offer excellent benefits that help make SDH a great place to work. Take a look at our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) for more detailed information https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/media/2lfatov2/employee-value-proposition-document-v12-final.pdf

These include but aren't limited to:-

• Holiday starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years for Agenda for Change staff
• Holiday entitlement for Medical and Dental staff starts at 27 days for Junior/Senior Clinical Fellows, Specialty Doctors and rises to 32 days after 5 years. Consultant entitlement starts at 32 days and rises to 34 days after 7 year.
• Access to a career average revalued earnings pension scheme
• Life assurance if a member of the pension scheme
• An extensive Health and Wellbeing offer to help you deal with life's challenges
• Exclusive deals and discounts websites saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out and utility bills for home
• Cycle to work scheme
• Uniform provided (where required)
• 40% bus discount exclusive to SFT employees (period tickets only)
• On site Day Nursery and Holiday Play scheme
• On site health and fitness club
• On site car parking (fees and restrictions apply)
• Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and training, to help you achieve the job and career you want.

We continue to encourage and support our staff to participate in the seasonal respiratory vaccination programme in order to protect themselves, colleagues and their patients.

GETTING TO WORK

We offer parking on site at Salisbury District Hospital, a daily charge applies. We encourage our staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible, and our Trust is well connected through the bus services to the city centre and other areas.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY

We are committed to making Salisbury an inclusive and welcoming place for every single staff member, regardless of who they are and where they come from. Equality sits at the heart of everything we do, and we ensure that all employees have equal opportunity to develop, to apply for promotions and to work flexibly.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, martial status and age.

OTHER INFORMATION

If this job requires you to have DBS check to enable you to properly fulfil the requirements of the job, on appointment, you will be required to replay the cost of obtaining a DBS check and this amount will be reclaimed in instalments from your salary. Many staff use the DBS update service at a cost of £16 per annum but you need to sign up for this via their website.

Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.

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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.

Name Suzanne Hakes Job title Chief Technician Support Services Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01722429270 Additional information

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Suzanne Hakes or Alex Hurn on 01722 429270 or [e-mail]