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Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level - Band 3
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 28 day(s) ago
Reference: 357-GR-517-26-A
Job summary
Job Details
- Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level
- Pharmacy
- Base site Grantham Hospital
- Band 3
- 30.0 hours per week as 4 shifts over 7 days
- 1 post available
- Contract type - Permanent
Applications are invited for the post of
- Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level , to work in the Pharmacy at Grantham Hospital.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and hardworking individual. Duties will include working in the dispensary, on the wards, and supporting procurement. You will be involved in ward top up, stock supply, reception duty, receiving goods and dispensing for in-patients, discharges and out-patients. You will also work with the Homecare team based on other sites to receive prescriptions, raise and receipt orders, dispense, certify and authorise invoices, provide reports.
What we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person who is able to work equally well as an individual or a member of the team. It will be essential for you to have the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Pharmacy or the willingness to study towards this qualification, with appropriate in-house training being provided.
About us
Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year (£20,608- £21,980 pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
357-GR-517-26-A
Job locations
Grantham Hospital
101 Manthorpe Road
Grantham
NG31 8DG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Knowledge of Pharmacy procedures
- Good IT skills
- Ability to master a variety of tasks
- Numerate
- Experience in use of computer software
- Ability to work accurately and methodically
- Ability to receive, understand and convey technical information clearly
- Ability to recognise when to seek appropriate assistance from colleagues
- Ability to communicate with wide range of service users
Experience
Essential
- Working within a pharmacy department
Desirable
- Relevant experience in similar field
- Experience of processing invoices
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSE or equivalent including English, Maths and a Science subject or equivalent
- Experience gained to NVQ3 or equivalent level
Specific requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours as may be required to participate in 7 day working.
- Able to accept direction
- Willingness to be flexible in terms of tasks undertaken (within competence).
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Knowledge of Pharmacy procedures
- Good IT skills
- Ability to master a variety of tasks
- Numerate
- Experience in use of computer software
- Ability to work accurately and methodically
- Ability to receive, understand and convey technical information clearly
- Ability to recognise when to seek appropriate assistance from colleagues
- Ability to communicate with wide range of service users
Experience
Essential
- Working within a pharmacy department
Desirable
- Relevant experience in similar field
- Experience of processing invoices
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSE or equivalent including English, Maths and a Science subject or equivalent
- Experience gained to NVQ3 or equivalent level
Specific requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours as may be required to participate in 7 day working.
- Able to accept direction
- Willingness to be flexible in terms of tasks undertaken (within competence).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Grantham Hospital
101 Manthorpe Road
Grantham
NG31 8DG
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Grantham Hospital
101 Manthorpe Road
Grantham
NG31 8DG
United Kingdom