Pharmacy Support Worker
SECamb
Paddock Wood, TN126BEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
Make a real difference. Deliver medicines that save lives.We're looking for a motivated and detail-focused Pharmacy Support Worker to join our dynamic...
What you'll be doing This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You will:
- Receive and manage medicines stock
- Prepare and pack medicines into pouches for frontline teams
- Carry out quality assurance and maintain accurate records
- Support stock control, audits, and resolving discrepancies
- Deliver medicines to stations and rotate stock
- Assist with implementing improvements to processes and systems
- Support medicines governance and compliance with regulations
- Work closely with pharmacy technicians, paramedics, and wider teams
You'll rotate across key functions in the Medicines Distribution Centre, developing a broad and valuable skillset.
What were looking for Were seeking someone who is:
- Organised, methodical, and highly detail-oriented
- A strong communicator with great teamwork skills
- Able to prioritise and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive, reliable, and committed to high standards
- Keen to learn and develop within pharmacy services
Essential requirements: - Good general education (including Maths & English)
- Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office)
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Desirable (but not essential) - Experience in medicines packing or stock control
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Pharmacy or healthcare experience (e.g. NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services)
What youll get in return - A meaningful role supporting patient care across the Trust
- Opportunities for training and career development (including GPhC-accredited training)
- A supportive, collaborative team environment
- The chance to contribute to service improvements and innovation
- Option to join NHS pension scheme
- A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service.
- Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
- Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
- Access to occupational health and counselling services.
- Award winning wellbeing hub
- Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.
Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.
Driving
Essential: - Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Education
Essential: - GCSE Grade C or above in both Maths and English; - Good Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Experience in medicines packing or stock control
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Pharmacy or healthcare experience (e.g. NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
9 October 2026
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About the employer
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