Pharmacy Support Worker - Higher Level Ward-Based

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Career progression and training

Flexible working options

Job summary

Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Teaching Trust invites applications for a Pharmacy Support Worker - Higher Level to join our Medicines Optimisation team at Pinderfields Hospital. You will work closely with ward-based clinical pharmacy staff to ensure medicines are safe, timely, and accurately documented on the electronic prescribing system.

The role requires NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or willingness to achieve it within 12–15 months) and experience in a pharmacy setting.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent (This training is required of all Pharmacy support staff by the Pharmaceutical Society)
• Reasonable Standard of Education particularly in Maths, English and Science

Responsibilities

• Supporting patients directly, reviewing medicines brought to hospital, ensuring safety and accuracy for admission and discharge on the electronic prescribing system
• Ordering medication through the electronic prescribing system to prevent missed doses
• Working with pharmacy colleagues and ward staff to ensure smooth service
• Dispensing medication on the ward for discharge and counselling patients on treatments
• Transferring medication between wards to support continuity of care
• Providing support to nursing staff with medication queries and ordering needs
• Contributing to staff development by supporting training of Pharmacy Support Workers, Trainee Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Technicians, and Pharmacists

Skills

Keyboard skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Tools

Electronic prescribing system

Job description

Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Teaching Trust invites applications for a Pharmacy Support Worker - Higher Level to join our Medicines Optimisation team at Pinderfields Hospital. You will work closely with ward-based clinical pharmacy staff to ensure medicines are safe, timely, and accurately documented on the electronic prescribing system.

The role requires NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or willingness to achieve it within 12–15 months) and experience in a pharmacy setting.