Ward based and Distribution Pharmacy Support Worker

Ward top ups including, correctrotation and expiry date checking of stock medication, safe handling and storage compliance, temperature monitoring, maintaining pharmacy specific databases.

Distributing medications to internal and external customers, ordering patient specific medications through electronic systems and assembling orders for distribution across the trust.

Assessing stock holding levels and cost saving duties.

Receiving medication from suppliers.

Communicating effectively with patients and colleagues.

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Education and Qualifications

Desirable: - NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy services or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential: - Knowledge of equality and diversity

Desirable: - Knowledge of technical procedures at NVQ level 2 pharmacy services; - Knowledge of pharmacy dispensing procedures; - Awareness of COSHH

Experience

Skills and abilities

Essential: - Flexible working approach; - Good time keeping