Pharmacy Support Officer (Distribution and Stores)

Job overview

We are looking for TWO highly motivated, adaptable and conscientious Pharmacy Support Officers to join our team on a full time basis.

The successful applicants will have ideally have previous experience of community/hospital pharmacy, however this may be an ideal first job opportunity as full training in all areas will be given to successful candidates. Your duties will be rotational between the departments Stores and Distribution areas.

The successful candidate will be expected to possess or study towards an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

There will be a requirement to participate in extended hours working including weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out routine, technical duties in the Stores and Distribution areas as required.
• To assist with filing and updating records (including computer data).
• To provide a responsive drug delivery service as required by the trust.
• Assembling, checking and distributing pharmaceutical products, drug requisitions and duties involving ward visits.
• Receive medications from pharmaceutical suppliers, checking for accuracy and receiving into the pharmacy stock control system.

Working for our organisation What can SaTH Pharmacy offer you?

• Patient focused service
• Supportive and friendly team
• Opportunities for personal development
• A department open to new ways of working

What can SaTH offer you?

• To be part of a trust embarking on a transformational journey
• A supportive environment to enable further development of your career and your skills.
• A developing trust with recent substantial financial investment to develop the facilities and services
• Access to our Leadership Academy

Our vision is simple

To provide excellent care to our communities we serve.

We're looking for people who want to help us achieve this vision, who will help us make a difference.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.