Senior Pharmacy Support Officer – Rotational

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Shrewsbury seeks a Senior Pharmacy Support Worker to dispense and prepare medications, support patient care, and assist with medicines management. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and attention to detail. The position offers career development opportunities within a supportive team.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal development

Supportive and friendly team

Patient focused service

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Previous experience in NHS or associated healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and prepare drugs for patients.
• Assist pharmacy workflow under direction.
• Support medicines management activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Previous NHS experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

GCSE in English and Mathematics

Job description

Job summary

Do you want to make a difference?

Are you looking for something new?

Do you want to be part of a strong, friendly, supportive team?

Then this might be the role for you!

The Pharmacy department is looking for senior pharmacy support workers/officers to dispense, prepare medicines and assist the pharmacy services medicines management activities.

Successful applicants will be fully supported within the role and the possibility to progress will be available for suitable candidates.

This role is based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and prepare drugs for all patients including inpatients, outpatients, patients receiving chemotherapy, clinics, and community hospitals.
• Assist the pharmacy workflow by prioritising own workload and under the instruction of those responsible for that area.
• Support medicines management activities at the ward level.
• Liaise closely with Pharmacy and nursing staff over stock medicine supplies including providing a topping up service.

About us

Our vision is simple. To provide excellent care to our communities we serve.

We"re looking for people who want to help us achieve this vision, who will help us make a difference, if this is you, then our department is right for you!

Here in our department; we are ALL one team, here for our patients. EVERYBODY on this team knows something that somebody else may not and so we are ALL each other\'s safety net. We choose to VALUE and RESPECT each other so that we create the best possible environment for excellence.

We believe in making a difference for our patients.

Due to investment and the development of new roles, there are several new opportunities available within our department.

This is an exciting time that will lead to much improvement for our patient's care - if you want to make a difference; NOW is the time to join The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) Pharmacy.

What SaTH Pharmacy offers

• Patient focused service
• Supportive and friendly team
• Opportunities for personal development
• A department open to new ways of working

Details

Date posted: 22 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 223-SPO-717

Job locations: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ

Job description

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Attainment

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or have equivalent pharmacy or medicines related experience or a dispensing qualification
• Numeracy and Literacy GCSE grade 9-4 (A-C) in English and Mathematics

Experience and skills

• Previous NHS or NHS associated healthcare experience
• Good attention to detail

Desirable

• COSHH experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found for overseas applicants.

Employer details

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Website: www.sath.nhs.uk