Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level – Replenishment

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the North West is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Support Worker (Higher Level) to join their team. In this role, you will support the safe and effective supply of medicines across wards and clinics. The position requires NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services and experience in pharmacy procedures. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking for flexible working options and to contribute to innovative pharmacy services. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services is required.
• Experience and knowledge of pharmacy procedures is needed.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the seven-day medicines supply service.
• Replenish and manage stock levels in wards and clinics.
• Dispense and supply medicines and support audits.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Customer care skills

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services

Maths and English level 2 qualification

Job description

Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level – Replenishment

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Support Worker (Higher Level) to join our Medicines Management Replenishment and Clinical Support Team. This is an exciting time to join Mersey Care as we prepare to implement near-patient pharmacy satellite services across selected sites. You will play a key role in supporting wards and clinics across the Trust, ensuring the safe, timely, and effective supply of medicines to service users.

Suitable applicants must possess an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services to apply

We are recruiting for two permanent and two 12 month fixed term contracts.

Main duties of the job

Participate in the seven-day medicines supply service.

Replenish and manage stock levels in wards, clinics, and departments across the Trust's geographical footprint.

Dispense and supply medicines.

Contribute to audits and the safe use of automated dispensing systems.

Work flexibly across secure and non-secure sites, supporting the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care.

About us

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Job responsibilities

Qualifications:

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services

Experience:

Experience and knowledge of pharmacy procedures

Skills and Attributes:

Excellent communication and IT skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Attention to detail and a proactive approach

Additional Information

This role involves travel across multiple sites, including secure environments. You will require access to your own vehicle and be expected to work flexibly to support the needs of the service, including participation in rotas and weekend working.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in pharmacy services
• Willingness to work towards NVQ3 level knowledge
• Maths and English level 2 qualification (e.g., GCSE or Functional Skills)

Knowledge/Experience

• Experience and knowledge of pharmacy procedures
• Experience of dealing with the public
• Demonstrates an interest in Pharmacy
• Demonstrates an understanding of good time management skills
• Has an understanding of the need for patient confidentiality
• Work experience in a hospital pharmacy

Values

• Accountability
• Support
• High professional standards
• Responsive to service users
• Engaging leadership style
• Transparency and honesty
• Discreet
• Change oriented

Skills

• Working both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively to meet specified deadlines
• Ability and willingness to travel between different sites across the Trust
• Pro-active and displays initiative
• Attention to detail and a responsible attitude towards quality and accuracy
• Customer care skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working