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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (FULL TIME)
Job ref
223-SPS-376
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
THE ROYAL SHREWSBURY HOSPITAL
Town
SHREWSBURY
Salary
£24,625 - £25,674 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Senior Pharmacy Support Officer

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

The Pharmacy Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic motivated individual to support dispensing functions within the department, primarily in the Aseptic / Outsourced area.

The individual will be required to dispense and prepare drugs for outpatients, inpatients and patients receiving injectable medicines such as chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, total parenteral nutrition and radio diagnostics.

We will  be closing  this vacancy advert early if necessary**

Main duties of the job

To dispense and prepare drugs for all patients as required of the service and assist the pharmacy workflow by prioritising own workload and under the instruction of those responsible for that area.

 To check drugs issued by Pharmacy Staff, ensuring, if necessary, the correction of the stock issues or computer records.

Liaise closely with pharmacy and nursing staff over medicine supply and arrange the re-cycling or safe disposal of returned medicines in accordance with policy and procedure.

Work within Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) ensuring compliance with relevant standards (Good x Practice, GMP, GDP)

Working for our organisation

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.

Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust's catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) - all beautiful and unique.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Person Specification

Essential criteria
  • Manual Handling Awareness
Desirable criteria
  • Stores / Stock control awareness.

Person Specification

Essential criteria
  • GCSEs including Maths, English equivalent at grade D or above
  • Any work experience in a customer lab environment
  • Attention to detail
Desirable criteria
  • Work experience in Pharmacy
  • Previous NHS Experience
  • Handling COSHH

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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.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Megan Kapella
Job title
Senior Pharmacy Technician - Aseptics
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261623

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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