Pharmacy Support Worker - Band 2

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pharmacy Department at Lincoln County Hospital, part of United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, seeks a Pharmacy Support Worker to assist in dispensing and ward stock duties. The role focuses on the dispensary reception desk, ward replenishment, and ensuring medicines are issued accurately and efficiently.

Applicants should have an NVQ 2 in pharmaceutical sciences or be committed to achieving it, with GCSE English/Maths/Science at grade C or above.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in pharmaceutical sciences or willingness to gain it.
• GCSE or equivalent in English, Maths and a science subject at grade C or above.

Responsibilities

• Operate as the dispensary receptionist.
• Top up wards, clinics and departments.
• Issue medications to wards, clinics and departments.
• Assess stock for return and reuse.
• Perform stock checks and stock rotation.
• Control emergency drug cupboard stock.
• Complete end-of-month filing.

Skills

Accuracy

Interpersonal skills

Procedural compliance

Prioritisation

Data entry

Moving and handling

Education

NVQ Level 2 in pharmaceutical sciences

GCSE English/Maths/Science (C or above)

Job description

This Pharmacy Support Worker post sits in the Pharmacy Department at Lincoln County Hospital, part of United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust. The work centres on the dispensary reception desk, topping up wards and clinics, issuing medicines and keeping emergency drug cupboard stock under control. The department serves general, surgical, haematology, oncology and critical care wards, and the role is 0.55 WTE, 20.62 hours over seven days. An NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy is essential, or a commitment to study towards it.

What the job involves

• Working as dispensary receptionist
• Topping up wards, clinics and departments
• Issuing medication to wards, clinics and departments
• Assessing stock for return and re-use
• Stock checks and stock rotation
• Emergency drug cupboard stock control
• End of month filing

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in pharmaceutical sciences, or willingness to gain it
• GCSE or equivalent in English, Maths and a science subject at grade C or above

Experience

• Customer service experience

Skills & knowledge

• Working accurately
• Good interpersonal and communication skills for dealing with staff and patients
• Working within defined procedures and policies
• Prioritising work to deadlines
• Data input using a keyboard
• Understanding of moving and handling techniques

Other

• Working on own initiative and as part of a team
• Working under pressure
• Flexibility to meet changing service needs, including department opening hours
• Ability to lift up to 12kg
• Evidencing key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework

Nice to have

• Relevant work experience in a customer-oriented supply role
• Experience of working in a medicines supply business