Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Clinical Support
- Gradd
- Band 3
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser
- Rhan-amser
- Gweithio hyblyg
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 188-CL211025
- Cyflogwr
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- University Hospital Southampton
- Tref
- Southampton
- Cyflog
- £24,937.00-£26,598.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata.
- Yn cau
- 04/11/2025 23:59
- Dyddiad y cyfweliad
- 19/11/2025
Teitl cyflogwr
Senior Pharmacy Support Worker
Band 3
Trosolwg o'r swydd
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.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Our evolving Medicines Management team are looking for a passionate Senior Pharmacy Support Worker to support with our ongoing efforts to improve effective use of medications and patient flow.
The Pharmacy Support Worker roles are expanding and moving into new and exciting areas, and this role will be specifically working within the surgery wards.
We’re looking for a proactive and reliable individual to join our surgical ward pharmacy team, playing a key role in supporting the safe and effective use of medicines at ward level.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Work closely with pharmacy technicians and pharmacists to support medicines management on surgical wards
Ensure accurate and timely supply of medications to wards, including top-ups and urgent requests
Support discharge processes by helping prepare take home medications for patients leaving hospital
Maintain appropriate stock levels and rotate stock to reduce waste
Liaise with ward staff to identify and resolve medication supply issues
Take part in education and training of ward staff to ensure compliance with medicines standard and effective medicines usage
Act as a point of contact for junior support staff and assist in their training and supervision
Manyleb y person
Trust Values
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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
- Supervisory qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience of supervision
- Previous pharmacy experience (hospital or community) or supervisory experience
- 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
- 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)
Meini prawf dymunol
- Other healthcare qualifications
- GCSEs in science-based or other role specific relevant subjects
- 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)
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Christine Hardy
- Teitl y swydd
- Advanced Senior Pharmacy Support Worker
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 02381203237
Rhestr swyddi gyda University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau Gwyddor Iechyd neu bob sector