Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 195-25-273-AMR
- Employer
- South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Pharmacy Department, Logistics and Pharmacy Unit
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- 24,937 - 26,598 pro rata per annum
- Closing
- 23/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Pharmacy Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed team and be part of a developing pharmacy service.
This is a varied role in which you will participate in a rota based service, where you will have opportunity to participate in a variety of pharmacy activities including; medicines procurement, medicines distribution, medicines delivery and medicines module packing.
The service operates a shift pattern of working in which the post holder would participate. There is no requirement for weekend working.
Main duties of the job
Perform a variety of pharmacy support duties, some of which may be patient facing. These include procurement, stock management, dispensing and/or preparation of medicines, packing and distribution and waste management of medicines within the Trust. The post holder will consistently work in an accurate, effective and efficient manner to support the provision of high-quality service to patients, Trust staff and stations.
Working for our organisation
Benefits we offer:
- Full training and a range of courses which you can book locally.
- Holiday entitlement of 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service, plus an additional 8 days bank holiday (pro rata for part time).
- Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.
- Access to continual professional development within SCAS and the wider NHS.
- Occupational Health support and direct access to our Employee Assistance Programme as well as our own Health and Wellbeing Team.
- NHS Discounts in over 200 + stores saving money on holidays, days out, car insurance, restaurants, clothing and much more.
- Ability to join our staff networking groups (as a member, ally or just for interest).
Corporate Induction
It’s really important for us to ensure you have the best onboarding experience which allows you to feel a sense of belonging from the start. To help with this, we will book your Corporate Induction as soon as we possibly can (depending on availability).
All new starters need to attend our *Corporate Induction in person, this is held over one and half days from our educational centres based in: Newbury (Berkshire), Bicester (Oxfordshire) or Whiteley (Hampshire). More specific details will be sent to you once your start date has been confirmed.
*Please note – depending on your role additional training may be required following on from your corporate induction.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Receive, process, and distribute medicines, including Controlled Drugs (CDs) within the Trust
· Support the Trust compliance to legislative and governance requirements pertaining to medicines including CDs, clinical trials and unlicensed medicines
· Maintain receipts and records of medicines procured in accordance with the MHRA regulatory framework.
· Inspect deliveries for damage or discrepancies and escalate for reimbursement where required
· Perform other medicines related duties including packing and labelling supplies in accordance with the Trust licence(s)
· Rotate stock and coordinate the disposal of surpluses or out of date medicines
· Maintain accurate inventory control
· Deliver medicines to designated areas within the Trust
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- 4 GSCE’s including Math and English grade C or above
- Obtained or willingness to work towards NVQ 2 in pharmacy services/pharmacy services assistant or Pharmacy Manufacturing course
Desirable criteria
- Obtained or willingness to work towards a Certificate in Medicines Management for Ambulance Trusts
Physical Requirements
Essential criteria
- Valid UK driving licence
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Familiar with computer systems and basic keyboard skills
- Experience of working as a pharmacy or medicines support worker in a healthcare setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in an Ambulance Trust setting
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Gawn
- Job title
- Specialist Pharmacy Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01869 817879
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