Support Worker Higher Level-Pharmacy-BANK
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Kettering, NN16 8UZ
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Bank
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, motivated and ambitious Senior Pharmacy Assistants to join our dynamic team working flexible bank sh...
To be responsible for specific activities in pharmacy stores, dispensary and ward-based medicines management.
To dispense medicines to inpatients, outpatients and day cases, provide technical support to ward based clinical pharmacy technicians and provide medicines topping up services to wards.
To ensure a patient centric approach to all activities undertaken by the pharmacy department.
To ensure the quality assurance agenda is embedded into all aspects of work undertaken by all staff both in the Pharmacy and at ward level.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.
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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview
Education
Essential
- 2 G.C.S.E.'s including Maths & English language grade C/4 or above, C.S.E 1 or an equivalent qualification (such as functional skills level 2)
Desirable
- ny relevant pharmacy dispensing qualification / completed within 1 year of post probationary period.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Self-motivation
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to concentrate for long periods
Desirable
- Ability to stand/be on feet for long periods of time
- Able to deal with regular interruptions and demands
- Able to deal with distressed or aggressive people on the phone/ face to face
- Ability to cope with occasional exposure to unpleasant smells
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Able to work to procedures
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Desirable
- Worked in another hospital or retail Pharmacy
- Able to offer advice on the safe storage of drugs
- Understanding of their part in the hospital team
- Evidence of: Interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills with other team members
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate with all other members of the team
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Desirable
- IT skills (for Pharmacy computer)
- Able to communicate with other healthcare professionals
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
2 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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