Job overview
Job Details
- Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level
- Pharmacy
- Base site Grantham Hospital
- Band 3
- 30.0 hours per week as 4 shifts over 7 days
- 1 post available
- Contract type - Permanent
Applications are invited for the post of
- Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level , to work in the Pharmacy at Grantham Hospital.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and hardworking individual. Duties will include working in the dispensary, on the wards, and supporting procurement. You will be involved in ward top up, stock supply, reception duty, receiving goods and dispensing for in-patients, discharges and out-patients. You will also work with the Homecare team based on other sites to receive prescriptions, raise and receipt orders, dispense, certify and authorise invoices, provide reports.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person who is able to work equally well as an individual or a member of the team. It will be essential for you to have the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Pharmacy or the willingness to study towards this qualification, with appropriate in-house training being provided.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution.
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Working within a pharmacy department
Desirable
- Relevant experience in similar field
- Experience of processing invoices
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSE or equivalent including English, Maths and a Science subject or equivalent
- Experience gained to NVQ3 or equivalent level
Specific requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours as may be required to participate in 7 day working.
- Able to accept direction
- Willingness to be flexible in terms of tasks undertaken (within competence).
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Knowledge of Pharmacy procedures
- Good IT skills
- Ability to master a variety of tasks
- Numerate
- Experience in use of computer software
- Ability to work accurately and methodically
- Ability to receive, understand and convey technical information clearly
- Ability to recognise when to seek appropriate assistance from colleagues
- Ability to communicate with wide range of service users
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This advert is for Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level - Band 3 with United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust in Grantham and District Hospital. It is listed as a Band 3 Pharmacy assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 (£20,608- £21,980 pro rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Sep 2026.
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