Pharmacy Support Worker - Higher Level - Ward Co-ordinator

NHS; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the NHS is looking for a Pharmacy Support Worker - Higher Level to assist in providing a near patient service within a busy pharmacy department. This role involves supporting pharmacists and pharmacy technicians while working in a ward environment, requiring strong organisational and communication skills. Successful candidates will hold an NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services and will have practical experience in a pharmacy setting. A commitment to flexible working arrangements and the well-being of staff is emphasized, reflecting a supportive organizational culture.

Qualifications

• Require NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services.
• Good communication and organisational skills essential.
• Practical experience in pharmacy is a must.

Responsibilities

• Support work in a busy pharmacy department.
• Assist in the supply of medication to patients.
• Work alongside pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services

GCSE level C or above (or equivalent)

Job description

Go back Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Support Worker - Higher Level - Ward Co-ordinator

The closing date is 22 June 2025

Are you currently working within pharmacy and are now looking for something different? Would you like the opportunity to assist in a role that provides a near patient service and support the ward based team?

This is a innovative and exciting role for the pharmacy department and is an opportunity to learn and develop new skill, whilst working in the ward environment.

Main duties of the job

To support the work of a busy pharmacy department and assist in the supply of medication to patients. Work in a ward environment to assist the pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in their role.

We require the candidates to have a NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services and have proven organisational skills.

Good communication skills are essential for this role as is the ability to work under pressure and meet required deadlines.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/

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We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Person Specification

Written and at interview

• NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services
• Practical experience in working within pharmacy
• oSound educational background-GCSE level C or above (or equivalent) or proven numeracy/literacy skills to acceptable level
• Willingness to pursue further training

written and at Interview

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.

Employer name

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

£24,625 to £25,674 a yearper annum pro rata