Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Wakefield, WF1 4DG
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
12 days left
Job description
Would you like to be a part of a warm and friendly team? Here at Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust, we are a hardworking, enthusiastic bunch. We are looking for...
- Dispense medicines for in-patients (including TTOs) and outpatients when necessary following guidelines, under the supervision of the Pharmacy Technicians, with the final check by a Checking Technician or Pharmacist.
- Ensure that all information needed for accurate stock control and prescription issues data is recorded using both paper systems and the computerised Pharmacy Information System (PIS).
- Liaise with Procurement staff about urgently required medicines, and inform patients and other health care staff about supply problems / delays.
- Dispense specialist hospital-only medicines and unlicensed medicines which require accurate, detailed records.
- Dispense oral chemotherapy medicines taking necessary precautions detailed in SOPs.
- Dispense controlled drugs and ensure that all legally required records are accurate and up to date.
- Assist in the training and supervision of Student Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and pre-registration Pharmacists.
- Identify own development and training needs and keep up to date with all national codes of practice, standards and relevant legislation.
- Attend courses and study days to maintain and extend knowledge of specialist subjects pertinent to the role. Actively participate in continuing professional development.
- Provide cover for Dispensary Receptionist when required.
- Adhere strictly to working procedures and departmental policies both for drug supply and security.
Key requirements
- Reasonable Standard of Education. GCSE Maths & English grade 4/C or above, or equivalent qualification.
- Evidence of good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Keyboard skills
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Qualifications
Essential
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
1 September 2026
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