Pharmacy Support Officer

Transformationunitgm; SHREWSBURY; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization in Shrewsbury is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Support Officer. Responsibilities include delivering medications, maintaining pharmacy stock, and participating in extended hours. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science and be willing to pursue NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services. This position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as vacancies are likely to close soon.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal development

Supportive and friendly team

Access to Leadership Academy

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths, English and Science (grades 9-4/A-C) or equivalent.
• Previous experience in community/hospital pharmacy is desirable.
• Possess or study toward an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medicines to the wards and clinics of the hospital.
• Assist in the maintenance of stock levels within the pharmacy.
• Ensure adequate stocks are maintained and replenished.

Skills

Reception/Telephone work

Cash handling/till work

Basic clerical work

Knowledge of Health & Safety

Pharmacy experience

Education

GCSEs including Maths, English and Science

Willing to undertake the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day working pattern to include weekends, evenings and bank holidays) Job ref 223-PSA-106

Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site The Princess Royal Hospital Town Telford Salary £24,465 per annum/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/02/2026 23:59

Pharmacy Support Officer (ATO Rotational)

Band 2

Job overview

We are looking for a highly motivated, adaptable and conscientious full time Pharmacy Assistant to join our existing team.

We have a vacancy for a full time, 37.5 hours per week post.

Previous experience of community/hospital pharmacy is desirable, however this may be an ideal first job opportunity as full training in all areas will be given to the successful candidate.

Your duties will be rotational between Wards Services, Dispensary and Pharmacy Stores and to aid in delivery of medications efficiently and effectively around the Trust.

The successful candidate will be expected to possess or study toward an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

There will be a requirement to participate in extended hours working including weekends and bank holiday on a rotational basis.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver Medicines to the wards and clinics of the hospital.
• To deliver and collect controlled drugs to wards/departments in accordance with written procedures.
• To ensure adequate stocks are maintained and replenished in all areas of the pharmacy department from various stores, maintaining all necessary manual and computer records.
• To assist in the maintenance of adequate stock levels within the Pharmacy and to refer to the Senior Technician where appropriate.
• To carry out routine stock and date checks in all areas of the department.
• To ensure that items not supplied at the time of dispensing are supplied as soon as possible and records maintained of those drugs distributed by post or other non-standard methods. Inappropriate delays are to be brought to the attention of senior members of staff as necessary.
• The following up of orders with office staff and liaising with senior members of staff as necessary.
• To determine pharmaceutical requirements for wards and departments from a stock list and assemble these orders and requisitions. Where required, to take orders back to wards and departments and put them away in the correct place.

Working for our organisation

What can SaTH Pharmacy offer you?

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

What can SaTH offer you?

• To be part of a trust embarking on a transformational journey
• A supportive environment to enable further development of your career and your skills.
• A developing trust with recent substantial financial investment to develop the facilities and services
• Access to our Leadership Academy

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.

So:

• Apply today
• Don’t miss this incredible opportunity
• Hurry, as our vacancies expire soon!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Experience

• Reception/Telephone work
• Cash handling/till work
• Basic clerical work
• Knowledge of Health & Safety at work including COSHH and Manual Handling
• Hospital/Primary care work
• Pharmacy experience

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths, English and Science (grades 9-4/A-C) or equivalent.
• Willing to undertake the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

If you require the application form in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01743 492402.

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

We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.

Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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Application numbers

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

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