Pharmacy Support Worker – Medicines Supply and Distribution

About the role

The Pharmacy Support Worker (Distribution Area) – Band 2 – will support the safe and timely assembly, issue and distribution of medicines and stock items to wards and clinical areas across the Trust. Working under the supervision of qualified pharmacy staff, you will help ensure medicines are available, correctly stored and in date to support effective patient care.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the assembly, issue and distribution of medicines, intravenous fluids and other pharmacy stock to wards and departments.
• Undertake ward and department visits to support stock checking, rotation and replenishment in line with procedures.
• Process routine and urgent stock requests accurately using pharmacy computer systems.
• Ensure medicines are stored, transported and issued safely, maintaining security and an auditable trail.
• Collaborate with pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, nursing and clinical staff to maintain appropriate ward stock levels.
• Work weekend and late shifts on a rotational basis.

Required profile

• Organised, reliable and able to work as part of a busy pharmacy team.
• Good level of fitness for frequent walking, standing and lifting of inanimate objects.
• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential.
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).

Required skills

• Use of pharmacy computer systems for stock management.

What we offer

• Full training and support to achieve NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
• Permanent Band 2 contract with a salary of £25,272 per annum.
• Full‑time, 37.5‑hour week with a supportive, friendly team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development within a large NHS pharmacy department.