Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Support
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 188-CL090725
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £24,937.00-£26,598.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata.
- Closing
- 22/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Pharmacy Support Worker
Band 3
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Medicines Management Team at UHS are looking for passionate, dedicated Senior Pharmacy Workers to join our evolving team.
The Pharmacy Support Worker team is well regarded across the trust and we are looking to expand this team to reach new areas. The successful candidates will have the chance to be at the forefront of an evolving Medicines Management service as we develop areas such as near patient dispensing, referrals to community pharmacy and improving medicines efficiency across the trust.
Working for our organisation
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.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Providing a Medicines Management service to our wards, including stock management, ordering medicines, assessing medications for safe use and dispensing medicines at ward level.
Organising, supporting, developing and mentoring the Pharmacy Support Worker team
Contributing to service improvement and development
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria
- 2 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)
- NVQ 2 in Pharmacy or other Level 2 approved GPhC qualification for pharmacy support staff or equivalent experience
- Supervisory qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience of supervision
Desirable criteria
- Other healthcare qualifications
- GCSEs in science-based or other role specific relevant subjects
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Use of information technology in the workplace or within education or voluntary sector
- Standard keyboard skills
- Previous pharmacy experience (hospital or community) or supervisory experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in health or social care (if not pharmacy)
- Experience in stock control i.e., receiving, maintaining and / or issuing stock
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Daniel Bradley
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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