Pharmacy Support Worker/ Apprentice Pharmacy Support Worker

Derbyshirehealthcareft; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Disability confident employer

Job summary

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Band 2 Pharmacy Support Worker to assist the pharmacy team at Kingsway Hospital Derby. You will learn on the job and study towards an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services with a clear progression plan from Band 2 to Band 3 as you advance.

Responsibilities include stock input, dispensing support, and ensuring accurate medication preparation for wards. Flexible working and ongoing training are emphasized within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths and English.
• NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and computer literacy skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Input, assemble and issue stock medication for patients.
• Process routine items and orders in line with procedures and safety rules.
• Pack and distribute medications accurately for delivery to wards.
• Dispense prescriptions at the dispensary hatch.
• Receive routine deliveries and check for accuracy in EMIS.
• Support stock control and procurement from approved suppliers.
• Document patient information on the homecare system and CPMS as required.
• Assist with Clozapine management and related tasks.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Time Management

Work under pressure

Self-development

Education

NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

EMIS system

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

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Band 2

Main area Apprentice Pharmacy Support Worker Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Minimum 30 hrs per week) Job ref 383-MED-7873-26

Site Pharmacy department, Ashbourne Centre, Kingsway Hospital Town Derby Salary £25,272 pa, pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 23:59

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

Job overview

Are you wanting a to develop a career in pharmacy or a new challenge?

Do you want to support the safe supply of medicines?

Do you want to learn while employed?

Then this Pharmacy Support Worker post within the pharmacy team at Kingsway Hospital Derby is just for you!

This post holder will work within the pharmacy operational team supplying medicines to wards and teams within Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, they will be supported by a registered pharmacy technician to study towards an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services if not already achieved. If achieved or when achieved, we have a fully supported progression plan in place from Band 2 to Band 3 Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level.

There will be the opportunity to continually learn new skills and build on personal development skills.

Applicants should be aware they must be able to demonstrate they meet the eligibility criteria (Annex A - Apprenticeship funding rules 2023 to 2024 (publishing.service.gov.uk) ) before being permitted to commencing an apprenticeship. Evidence of qualifications will be requested as part of a pre-screening process prior to interview, must have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years by the start date of the apprenticeship and have the relevant right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme .

This post is being advertised due to the current post holder starting the pre registration pharmacy technician apprenticeship within the department.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Accurately input, assemble and issue stock medication for patients from agreed stock lists and worksheets using the pharmacy computer system and other recording systems as per procedures.

Ensure all routine pharmacy items and orders received are processed in accordance with procedures and health and safety.

Pack all medication accurately and securely for distribution to ensure correct and timely delivery.

Issue prescriptions at the dispensary hatch as per procedure.

Accurately receive routine deliveries, check for falsified medicines and input the details into the EMIS computer system.

Participate in stock control processes including problem solving.

Procure pharmaceuticals and sundries from approved suppliers.

Input data into the homecare system for patient specific ordering (PSO) System,

Dispensary

Accurately dispense, assemble and issue medication including extemporaneous products from an allocated workload.

Record patient information accurately following procedures.

Ensuring Clozapine outpatient cards are put away for the current week and the next weeks cards are prepared for dispensing for collection by a patient or distribution to a POCHI clinic/designated delivery point.

Input routine information onto the CPMS system.

Support the bagging up of Clozapine prescriptions for distribution or collection.

Working for our organisation

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Communication skills and attention to detail are key aspect of this role as you will work on your own or within a busy team to meet strict deadlines.

The candidate will study towards a NVQ level 2 apprenticeship subject to criteria stated within this qualification.

There may be some travel between different trusts sites as per rota.

Refer to job description attached for further details.

Person specification

Qualifications/Attainments

• 4 G.C.S.E grade c/4 or above must include Maths & English
• NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent

Skills

• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Time Management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness of self-development

Knowledge/Experience

• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Understanding of NVQs
• Knowledge of pharmacy
• Service Industry experience

Additional Information

Flexible Working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.

DBS Checks

The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.

This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Information about joining our bank of temporary workers

Information on the support and education we provide to junior doctors during their years of clinical training

Information about the agreed set of commitments that employees can each expect from the Trust, and give in return