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BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST PHARMACY DEPARTMENT Ward Based Pharmacy Support Worker Band 2/3 Monday - Friday ... Role: Pharmacy Ward Based Support Worker, Category: Health & Social Care
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BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS (Company Name - Subscribers only) FOUNDATION TRUST
PHARMACY DEPARTMENT
Ward Based Pharmacy Support Worker
Band 2/3
Monday – Friday
(Evening/Weekend & Bank Holiday working on a rotational basis)
Do you thrive in a fast paced Pharmacy environment?Are you passionate about making sure patients receive safe, timely, high quality care?If so, we want you to join our pharmacy team.This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Pharmacy Support Worker who enjoys variety, values teamwork, and wants to play a key role in improving patient journeys throughout their hospital stay.
Main duties of the job
Every day is different, but you will:o Review prescriptions and provide timely medication supplies to inpatients.o Prioritise urgent discharge prescriptions to help patients get home safely and efficiently.o Support medicines optimisation by making the best use of patients’ own medicines.o Recognise and safely handle controlled drugs brought in by patients.o Check patients own medication, ensuring they are stored, labelled, and used correctly.o Use a range of electronic systems confidently to keep records accurate and up to date.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals (Company Name - Subscribers only) Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across the wider region.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
Depending on experience Dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
382-CS24-26-D
Job locations
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Were looking for someone who is: Organised, proactive, and able to work well under pressure. Confident using digital systems and completing accurate documentation. An excellent communicator and a supportive team player. Committed to delivering safe, high quality, patient focused care. Previous experience is not essential in this role
NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services is essential for this role, candidates without this qualification will be appointed at Band 2 and will progress to Band 3 on completion of the qualification. Previous experience in dispensing is not necessary as full training will be given.
Please note this role will not be eligible for sponsorship as it doesn’t meet the minimum salary requirements for a skilled worker visa, therefore you must have appropriate right to work in the UK or your application will not be progressed to the next stage of Recruitment.
Previous applicants need not apply Job description
Job responsibilities
Were looking for someone who is: Organised, proactive, and able to work well under pressure. Confident using digital systems and completing accurate documentation. An excellent communicator and a supportive team player. Committed to delivering safe, high quality, patient focused care. Previous experience is not essential in this role
NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services is essential for this role, candidates without this qualification will be appointed at Band 2 and will progress to Band 3 on completion of the qualification. Previous experience in dispensing is not necessary as full training will be given.
Please note this role will not be eligible for sponsorship as it doesn’t meet the minimum salary requirements for a skilled worker visa, therefore you must have appropriate right to work in the UK or your application will not be progressed to the next stage of Recruitment.
Previous applicants need not apply
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Good general education
Desirable
- GCSE Maths & English
- NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services(attainable when in post)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Regular use of IT systems
- Customer service skills
- Working in a busy environment
- Working in a team
Desirable
- Pharmacy experience
- Dealing with patients in a hospital environment
SKILLS/ ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Able to use initiative
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to prioritise essential/non essential tasks
- Flexible in approach to daily tasks & adaptable to changing circumstances and workload
- Good time management & punctual
Desirable
- Be able to follow accepted methods of good practice and procedures
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Professional attitude
- Desire to develop further within the department
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Good general education
Desirable
- GCSE Maths & English
- NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services(attainable when in post)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Regular use of IT systems
- Customer service skills
- Working in a busy environment
- Working in a team
Desirable
- Pharmacy experience
- Dealing with patients in a hospital environment
SKILLS/ ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Able to use initiative
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to prioritise essential/non essential tasks
- Flexible in approach to daily tasks & adaptable to changing circumstances and workload
- Good time management & punctual
Desirable
- Be able to follow accepted methods of good practice and procedures
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Professional attitude
- Desire to develop further within the department