Pharmacy Support Worker - Homecare

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust located in Southampton is looking for a Pharmacy Support Worker to join their Homecare team. This office-based role involves receipting goods, processing invoices, and supporting the team in delivering care to patients at home. Qualified candidates will have GCSEs in English and Maths and must be able to handle certain physical demands. The position offers a chance for professional growth and requires flexibility in working hours. This role does not sponsor work visas.

Qualifications

• Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post, with necessary adjustments for disabilities.
• Commitment to complete 'in-house' training within 6 months.
• Ability to work late evenings and weekends as per rota requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receipting goods and processing invoices through CMM computer system.
• Answering the phone and taking in prescriptions.
• Handling packages weighing up to 15kg regularly.

Skills

IT experience

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritise workload

Education

GCSEs or equivalent grades A* - C or 4-9 in English and Maths

GCSEs in science-based or other relevant subjects

Job description

Pharmacy Support Worker - Homecare

The closing date is 23 December 2025

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a friendly and hardworking individual to join our busy Homecare team as a Pharmacy support worker within University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). Homecare is a service that involves arranging medication and treatments for over 8900 patients in their homes via 12 different Homecare providers. We are a small but expanding team of 14 staff consisting of 2 Pharmacy Technicians, 1 Senior Officer, 2 Advanced Senior Pharmacy Support Workers, 6 Senior Pharmacy Support Workers, and 3 Pharmacy Support Workers. The department operates Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 17:30.

About us

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Job responsibilities

This role is office based and involves receipting goods & processing invoices for payment through our CMM computer system. Other duties include answering the phone, and taking in prescriptions handed in via our hatch.

This vacancy does not meet the Home Office threshold for sponsorship, therefore we are unable to accept applications from candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.

• IT experience
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workload

Trust Values

• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary, with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act)
• Required to lift and handle packages, weighing up to 15kg on a repetitive basis. (Reasonable adjustment may be made); required to move pallets weighing between 500 and 600kg using an unpowered pallet truck daily (Receipts posts only)
• Must be able to commit to completing 'in-house' training programme within 6 months of starting. Opportunities to progress are available but may require additional qualifications to meet eligibility criteria to undertake additional qualifications
• Must be able to work late evenings, bank holidays and weekend working according to rota requirements
• GCSE's or equivalent grades A* - C or 4-9 in English and Maths (If qualifications gained outside the UK evidence of equivalent standards must be demonstrated at interview)
• GCSEs in science-based or other role specific relevant subjects
• Previous pharmacy or laboratory experience (hospital, community or industry)
• Previous experience in health or social care (if not pharmacy)
• Experience in stock control i.e., receiving, maintaining and / or issuing stock
• Use of till and / or handling money in a work environment (RSH posts only)
• Clinical trials or research experience (Clinical trials only)

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.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust