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Pharmacy Support Worker - Dispensaries

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

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Location
Salary
£25,272 pro rata per annum
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
23 Apr 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
09 Apr 2026

Job overview

Start your Pharmacy Career with Purpose

We are now inviting applications for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Pharmacy Dispensary team at Peterborough City Hospital as a full-time Band 2 Pharmacy Support Worker.

This is more than just a job. It is a genuine opportunity to build a career in pharmacy within a supportive NHS team that values development, progression, and innovation.

Why join us?

  • Clear Band 2 to Band 3 progression pathway
  • Full training and competency support
  • Work alongside experienced pharmacists, technicians, and pharmacy teams
  • Gain hands-on experience across inpatient and outpatient dispensaries
  • Be part of a service that directly impacts patient care every day

Grow with us

We actively support your development. If you do not already hold a recognised Pharmacy Assistant qualification (for example, Dispensing Assistant or Pharmacy Stock Management), you will be supported to achieve this within your first three months.

Following successful training and competency sign-off, you can progress to Band 3 within approximately 12 months.

With our newly developed Band 2 to 3 progression route, there has never been a better time to join the Pharmacy team at NWAFT.

If you are looking for a role where you can learn, grow and make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

  • Support the receipt, storage, and distribution of medicines and stock
  • Supply pharmaceuticals safely to wards, departments, and external customers
  • Assist with stock returns, recycling, and disposal in line with agreed processes
  • Contribute to the smooth running of a busy dispensary service

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

If you are interested in this position then please read the full job description that is attached to this vacancy